Medina eager to get back on track after nearly 2-year absence
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A's matchup with Padres a homecoming for No. 1 prospect De Vries
PEORIA, Ariz. -- During his daily pregame chat with media on Monday morning, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay paused mid-session when he spotted Leo De Vries as he was walking out to the field at Hohokam Stadium to warm up and yelled out to the 19-year-old shortstop in Spanish. “Leo! Listo
Athletics coaching staff enthusiastic about Bolte's pathway to Majors
MESA, Ariz. – Athletics manager Mark Kotsay is generally careful not to overly praise or hyperbolize young prospects in Spring Training, especially ones who are still developing and have yet to reach the big leagues. Asked about Henry Bolte before Sunday’s 12-4 win over the Reds at Hohokam Stadium, however,
New tournament-style format coming to Spring Breakout in '27
Major League Baseball introduced Spring Breakout in 2024 and the prospect showcase games in Florida and Arizona were an immediate hit. Fans and front offices alike loved seeing all those future MLB stars on the field at one time. Now the concept is getting even better. Starting in 2027, the
Only a little polish needed before Jump could be ready for The Show
MESA, Ariz. -- First came Gage Jump’s moxie, then came his premium stuff. After impressing Athletics manager Mark Kotsay with his ability to limit the damage in a bases-loaded jam during his Cactus League debut last Monday against the Giants, Jump -- MLB Pipeline’s No. 57 overall prospect -- looked
Latest Athletics injuries and transactions
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1 prospect making some noise in each spring camp
Spring Training is the perfect time for prospects to show what they can do, and a number of players have taken that opportunity and run with it so far in 2026. From elite prospects to unheralded young players, there's always someone putting on a show with the bat or the
A's top prospect gets 1st spring start, and more are on the way
MESA, Ariz. -- Over the first week of Spring Training games, Leo De Vries managed to fly somewhat under the radar, at least as much as a player universally regarded as one of the best prospects in baseball can. That’s about to change.
So far, so good as A's learn the ropes of ABS challenges
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A's prospect Arnold dons uniform for 1st time in scoreless spring outing
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Friday’s Cactus League matchup against the Royals carried a bit more weight than the average Spring Training game for the Athletics. Making the road trip to Surprise Stadium was Jamie Arnold, the A’s top pitching prospect and MLB’s No. 41 overall prospect per MLB Pipeline, who was
Who is the Ultimate Bandwagon Team for 2026? We investigate
A year ago, we conducted an exercise to identify the Ultimate Bandwagon Team for 2025 – a team for those without a specific rooting interest to coalesce behind for the season. What does it take to be an Ultimate Bandwagon Team? As I put it then, you want a team
Forecast calls for more Rooker power in '26 ... and maybe more meteorology analysis
MESA, Ariz. -- Like most people back home in Memphis preparing for a frigid winter storm over the offseason, Brent Rooker engaged in a little amateur meteorology by following the weather, sharing shared his findings on social media. Little did he know that he was about to stir up his
There's a Kurtz-ian glow around lefty prospect Arnold at A's camp
MESA, Ariz. -- As soon as Nick Kurtz stepped onto the practice field with the Athletics last year for his first big league Spring Training, he was so advanced as a hitter that the sense around camp was that it would not be long until he debuted in the Majors.
A's getting long look at prospect so good you forget he's just 20
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Here is each team's best power-hitting prospect
Power wins games. As MLB Network insider Tom Verducci has noted, the last six World Series champions have ranked first, third, fourth, third, third and second in regular-season home runs.
Butler ramps up recovery efforts, eyes mid-Spring Training return
MESA, Ariz. -- Cactus League action is underway for the Athletics, but fans shouldn’t expect to see outfielder Lawrence Butler in the lineup any time soon. Butler, who has been absent from the A’s first three games this spring, including Monday’s 6-2 loss to the Giants at Scottsdale Stadium, is
1st results for Ginn's new windup? 3 K's over 2 perfect frames
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- In search of finding a better rhythm on the mound, J.T. Ginn dedicated most of his offseason work to pitching out of the windup, and he is utilizing Spring Training as a trial run for the new delivery before deciding if he’ll use it during the regular
A's haul among the best from 2026 international signing class
It’s been over a month since the 2026 international signing period opened, giving the proverbial ink on contracts time to dry. It’s also given MLB Pipeline a chance to take stock of which organizations have pulled in the best overall hauls.
Will reigning AL Rookie of the Year bat leadoff in '26?
MESA, Ariz. -- As he did for most of the final stretch of a historic American League Rookie of the Year campaign last season, Nick Kurtz found himself batting leadoff for the Athletics in his Cactus League debut. Could this be a signal that Kurtz will be stepping into the
Severino tests out tweaks to delivery prior to Classic
MESA, Ariz. – In his previous experiences attending the World Baseball Classic as a fan, Luis Severino has been blown away by the game atmosphere. He found himself wondering what that energy might feel like for the players on the field. Severino is about to experience that energy firsthand in
1 dark horse candidate for each team's Opening Day roster
Spring Training is not just a time for players to get back into game shape. It's also a time of opportunity. Though teams already have a good idea about their Opening Day lineups, the full rosters usually aren't completely set when players report to camp in Florida or Arizona. That
See you later, soda: A's Perkins ditches sugar for science
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Asked what has stood out about Jack Perkins so far in Spring Training, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay did not bring up any new pitch or mechanical adjustment. What’s caught the skipper’s eye the most about the 26-year-old right-hander is his appearance. “He’s lighter, yet stronger,” Kotsay said