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Anticipating a crowded leaderboard for the Athletics' home run crown | Sporting News The A's should have no trouble in the power department.

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Jeff McNeil - Reaches base twice in spring debut McNeil (shoulder) started at second base and went 1-for-1 with a walk in Sunday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians.

Impact McNeil suited up for the first time as a member of the Athletics and reached base in both plate appearances, though he also committed a fielding error before being lifted Sunday. The veteran underwent thoracic outlet surgery shortly after the conclusion of the 2025 season, so his early participation in spring is an encouraging sign. The 33-year-old hit .243/.335/.411 with 21 doubles, 12 home runs and 54 RBI across 122 regular-season games with the Mets last year and will look to produce for his new club in 2026, likely entrenched at second base to open the campaign.

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Luis Severino - Scoreless outing in spring debut Severino allowed no runs on a hit and a walk across two scoreless innings in Sunday's Cactus League loss to the Guardians. He struck out three.

Impact Severino made his spring debut Sunday and delivered a solid outing, striking out three Guardians while touching 97.8 mph on his fastball across two scoreless frames. The right-hander will aim to improve in 2026 after posting a 4.54 ERA and 1.30 WHIP with a career-low 6.9 K/9 over 29 starts and 162.2 innings in his first season with the Athletics last year.

7 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nick Kurtz - Bats leadoff in spring debut Kurtz went 0-for-3 out of the leadoff spot during Sunday's Cactus League game against the Guardians.

Impact Though this is only the first action of the spring for Kurtz, Martin Gallegos notes that there's a real possibility the slugger could man the leadoff role to start the 2026 campaign. Manager Mark Kotsay explained that the order isn't solidified at this point, and the reason for having Kurtz atop the order in spring games is to get him several at-bats early in exhibitions. However, he also likes the idea of Kurtz leading off, per Gallegos. "My opinion, getting the best hitter on the team the most amount of at-bats is productive," said Kotsay. "Especially when that at-bat comes around the 18th through the 21st out of a game when a starter is going through a lineup a third time, it's nice to get those guys an opportunity. It presents a leverage situation."

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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 fou...

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MLB Gameday live updates: Guardians at Athletics game on 02/22/2026 free Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, pitch-by-pitch strikezone info, and Statcast data for Guardians vs. Athletics at Hohokam Stadi...

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There were cheers across the country, after US men win first Olympic hockey gold since 1980

The U.S. men’s hockey team wins Olympic gold with an overtime victory over Canada, and fans across the country erupt

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Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics

Nick Kurtz isn't changing much in his second big league season

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MLB Gameday: Guardians at Athletics, Probable Pitchers, Lineups, and more Follow MLB results with FREE live box scores, starting probable pitchers today, strikezone info, and Statcast data for Guardians vs. Athleti...

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Jeff McNeil - Ready for spring debut McNeil (shoulder) will start at second base and bat sixth in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Guardians, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact McNeil will don an Athletics uniform for the first time after coming over from the Mets in a December trade. He underwent thoracic outlet surgery shortly after the conclusion of the 2025 regular season, with his agent later saying that the issue caused McNeil discomfort when he swung the bat late in the campaign. Entering his age-34 season, McNeil figures to benefit from the park upgrade moving from Queens to Sacramento.

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Athletics bring back ex-Padres manager for role away from the dugout More San Diego coaching talent purged by the A's.

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Denzel Clarke - Hitless in spring debut Clarke (hip) started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 with a run scored and a run scored in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the White Sox.

Impact Clarke made his spring debut Saturday in an uneventful outing, serving as the designated hitter and going hitless. The superb defender was limited to 47 regular-season games as a rookie in 2025 due to a nagging right adductor strain that sidelined him from MLB action beyond July 20. In 159 big-league plate appearances, he slashed .230/.274/.372 with eight doubles, two triples, three home runs, eight RBI and six stolen bases. While the offensive production was modest, Clarke's elite defense should position him as the Athletics' regular center fielder in 2026, health permitting.

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Jack Perkins - Struggles in spring debut Perkins (shoulder) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks across 0.2 innings in Saturday's Cactus League loss to the White Sox. He struck out one.

Impact Perkins wasn't at his sharpest in his spring debut, surrendering a leadoff double to Chase Meidroth and a two-out, two-RBI double to Edgar Quero before being lifted prior to completing the first inning. While the results weren't ideal, the right-hander getting back on the mound in game action is a positive development after he finished the 2025 season on the injured list with a right shoulder strain. Perkins will look to earn a spot in the starting rotation this spring, though he worked out of the bullpen in eight of his 12 big-league appearances last season.

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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...

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The Athletic validates Red Sox fans with frustration over 2 biggest free agent misses It's clear by now that the Boston Red Sox's offseason didn't go exactly according to plan. Instead of bolstering its infield with elite defe...

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Major College Football Program Hailed After Decision to Hire New Coach The UCLA Bruins experienced a turbulent football campaign last year that ended with a disappointing three win record. Athletics director Mar...

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Murakami JUST makes debut after traffic jam, then promptly blisters baseball MESA, Ariz. -- Munetaka Murakami's first White Sox start, scheduled for Friday at Sloan Park, was almost delayed until Saturday’s Cactus Lea...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

4 roster battles to watch as A's open Cactus League play MESA, Ariz. -- After a couple of weeks to prepare in camp, the Athletics will play their first Cactus League game on Saturday at 12:05 p.m....

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Mark Kotsay Singles Out Player to Watch in A's Camp, Projecting a Breakout Season The A's manager envisions a bit of a breakout on the horizon for one player, similar to how Tyler Soderstrom performed after making it to th...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Jack Perkins - Slated to start Saturday Perkins (shoulder) will start in the Athletics' Cactus League opener against the White Sox on Saturday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Perkins is expected to pitch one inning in Saturday's sign, but his ability to take the mound is a good sign, given that he ended the 2025 season on the 15-day IL due to a right shoulder strain. It's not clear whether Perkins will be a part of the rotation or operate out of the bullpen in 2026, so his performance in spring training will dictate what his role will be by Opening Day, assuming he's healthy.

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MLB analyst puts the spotlight on the Athletics' young arm to step up | Sporting News The A's need impact starters to complement the high-powered offense.

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MLB AL West Future Betting Picks: Totals, Pennant Winner, and More | Deadspin.com AL West betting preview featuring Astros under 86.5 wins, Mariners to win the AL at +550, and Athletics over 75.5 wins. Full MLB futures ana...

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3 A's Prospects Who Could Debut Some Time This Season With Spring Training now officially underway, it’s time to start looking forward toward the 2026 Athletics season. While there are going to...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

A's: Foundation work complete on Las Vegas stadium and opening still targeted for 2028

The Athletics say their Las Vegas Strip stadium remains on schedule with foundation work now finished

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Here are the top 10 MLB debuts in A's history There’s nothing quite like the emotions and nerves that come with a Major League debut. The day is forever remembered, regardless of the res...

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There were cheers across the country, after US men win first Olympic hockey gold since 1980

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A's: Foundation work complete on Las Vegas stadium and opening still targeted for 2028