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Paul Blackburn - Receives $1.9 million for 2023 Blackburn (finger) agreed to a one-year, $1.9 million contract with the A's on Friday to avoid arbitration, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Blackburn enjoyed a breakout early in 2022 with a 2.26 ERA through his first 13 starts, but he struggled after he suffered a finger injury in July before being shut down for the season. The 29-year-old should be healthy for the start of spring training and will open 2023 as a key piece in Oakland's rotation.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tony Kemp - Reaches deal for 2023 Kemp agreed to a one-year, $3.725 million contract with the A's on Friday to avoid arbitration, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact The 31-year-old made just over $1 million last season, and he'll more than triple that figure in 2023, which is his final year of arbitration eligibility. Kemp played in a career-high 147 games last year and had a .235/.307/.334 slash line with seven home runs, 46 RBI and 11 stolen bases.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ramón Laureano - Settles with Oakland Laureano agreed to a one-year, $3.55 million contract with the Athletics on Friday to avoid arbitration, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Laureano missed the early part of last season while serving a PED suspension and missed the final couple weeks of the campaign with hamstring and hip issues. The 28-year-old struggled when healthy with a .211/.287/.376 slash line in 94 games, but he'll nonetheless receive a raise for his first year of arbitration eligibility.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

AP source: Japanese right-hander Fujinami agrees with A's

Japanese right-hander Shintaro Fujinami has reached agreement on a $3.25 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, according to a person with direct knowledge of the d...

JANUARY 13, 2023 • Associated Press

Arrest in case of Dennis Eckersley's grandson born in woods

A second arrest has been made in the case of the daughter of MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley who gave birth in the woods in New Hampshire in subfreezing temperatures

JANUARY 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Shintaro Fujinami - Lands in Oakland Fujinami agreed Wednesday with the Athletics on a one-year contract, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact According to Passan, the 28-year-old right-hander is expected to slot into the Oakland rotation while he makes the jump to MLB after spending the past 10 seasons in his native Japan with Nippon Professional Baseball's Hanshin Tigers. Fujinami stands at imposing 6-foot-6 and sports an upper-90s fastball that can touch the triple digits, but he didn't dominate against NPB competition to the extent his skill set might suggest. While moving between the rotation and bullpen in 2022 for Hanshin, he turned in a 3.38 ERA and struck out 23.6 percent of the batters he faced. He was able to trim his walk rate to a palatable 7.5 percent after often struggling with his control in his prior seasons with Japan, but the move to MLB could make it difficult to maintain that improvement while he faces higher-caliber hitters.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A's appear to be down to 1 potential Las Vegas ballpark site Talks between the Oakland Athletics and those involved in one key Las Vegas stadium site have stalled, while talks on the other remain ongoi...

JANUARY 11, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about Correa

Giants executive Farhan Zaidi says the club expressed concerns to Carlos Correa’s representative immediately when an issue arose with the shortstop’s physical exam that led to the...

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • Associated Press

Why MLB teams are signing stars to deals over 10 years

MLB contracts aren’t only more lucrative but longer. Pedro Moura explains why, while also spotlighting the Cubs’ re-commitment and other fre...

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Why MLB teams are signing stars to deals over 10 years

Braves sign new C Sean Murphy to $73 million, 6-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have signed newly acquired catcher Sean Murphy to a $73 million, six-year contract, locking up another key player with a long-term deal

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

State of The AL West: Oakland Athletics Inside the Rangers takes a look at each of the divisional rivals heading into 2023.

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Detroit Tigers claim left-hander Zach Logue off waivers from Oakland Athletics The Detroit Tigers claimed left-hander Zach Logue off waivers Friday. In a corresponding move, Ángel De Jesus was designated for assignment.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • FREEP.COM

RHP Rucinski returns from Korea, joins A's on 1-year deal

Right-hander Drew Rucinski agreed to terms on a $3 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics that includes a $5 million club option for 2024

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • Associated Press

Zach Logue - Designated for assignment Logue was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Wednesday.

Impact Logue made his major-league debut in 2022 and posted a 6.79 ERA and 1.54 WHIP in 57 innings over 14 appearances (10 starts) with the Athletics. He was sent down in September and will be cast off the 40-man roster after Oakland signed Drew Rucinski.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Fishman - Receives camp invite Fishman signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Tuesday and has been invited to big-league spring training.

Impact The 27-year-old made seven appearances for the Marlins in his first taste of the big leagues in 2022, and he allowed five earned runs with 6:0 K:BB over 11 innings. Fishman faces long odds to make Oakland's Opening Day roster.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drew Rucinski - Heading to Oakland Rucinski agreed to a one-year contract with the Athletics on Tuesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Rucinski's deal is for $3...

Impact Rucinski hasn't pitched in affiliated ball since 2018 and spent the past four years in the Korea Baseball Organization, where he had a 3.06 ERA across 121 starts. He'll turn 34 years old Dec. 30 and should have a chance to slot into the back end of Oakland's rotation to open 2023.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tom Browning, who pitched perfect game for Reds, dies at 62

Tom Browning, an All-Star pitcher who threw the only perfect game in Cincinnati Reds history and helped them win the 1990 World Series title, has died

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • Associated Press

Right-hander Trevor May, A's finalize $7M, 1-year contract

Right-hander Trevor May and the Oakland Athletics have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Giants and LHP Sean Manaea complete $25 million, 2-year deal

Sean Manaea and the San Francisco Giants have finalized a $25 million, two-year contract

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Oakland Athletics Sign Former Mets Reliever Trevor May to One-Year Deal Former New York Mets right-handed pitcher Trevor May signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Oakland Athletics on Friday.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oakland Athletics Sign Former Mets Reliever Trevor May to One-Year Deal Former New York Mets right-handed pitcher Trevor May signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Oakland Athletics on Friday.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Garrett Williams - Joins Oakland on MiLB deal Williams signed a minor-league contract with the A's on Friday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact Williams spent the past couple seasons in the Cardinals organization and elected free agency after he posted a 6.52 ERA at the Triple-A level in 2022. The 28-year-old will provide organizational pitching depth for Oakland.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cody Thomas - Designated for assignment Thomas was designated for assignment by the Athletics on Friday, Melissa Lockard of The Athletic reports.

Impact As a result of the Athletics signing Trevor May to a contract Friday, Thomas was removed from the 40-man roster. The 28-year-old will now be subject to waivers. Thomas produced a .267 batting average with one run scored over 30 at-bats in 10 games with Oakland in 2022.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor May - Inks deal with Oakland May agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with the A's on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact May missed a chunk of last season with an arm injury and had a 5.04 ERA across 25 innings, but he was still able to secure a solid deal for 2023. The 33-year-old was a dependable bullpen piece over the previous four campaigns with a 3.33 ERA and 32.3 percent strikeout rate, plus 11 saves and 46 holds.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: LA Trades for Versatile Infielder from Athletics The Dodgers acquired Yonny Hernandez from the A’s, giving them a versatile defender and good baserunner with years of team control left.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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AP source: Japanese right-hander Fujinami agrees with A's

Arrest in case of Dennis Eckersley's grandson born in woods

Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about Correa

Why MLB teams are signing stars to deals over 10 years

Braves sign new C Sean Murphy to $73 million, 6-year deal

RHP Rucinski returns from Korea, joins A's on 1-year deal

Tom Browning, who pitched perfect game for Reds, dies at 62

Right-hander Trevor May, A's finalize $7M, 1-year contract

Giants and LHP Sean Manaea complete $25 million, 2-year deal

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AP source: Japanese right-hander Fujinami agrees with A's

Arrest in case of Dennis Eckersley's grandson born in woods

Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about Correa

Why MLB teams are signing stars to deals over 10 years

Braves sign new C Sean Murphy to $73 million, 6-year deal

RHP Rucinski returns from Korea, joins A's on 1-year deal

Tom Browning, who pitched perfect game for Reds, dies at 62

Right-hander Trevor May, A's finalize $7M, 1-year contract

Giants and LHP Sean Manaea complete $25 million, 2-year deal