Category: Oakland Athletics

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A’s agree to one-year deal with RHP Jose Leclerc

Right-handed reliever Jose Leclerc made a free agent move within the American League West, agreeing to a one-year deal with the Athletics on Friday. According to multiple media reports, the contract is worth $10 million. Leclerc, 31, had been with

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Athletics president Dave Kaval to resign on Dec. 31

Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval will resign at the end of the calendar year, the team announced Friday. Kaval has served as president for eight years. Upon his resignation on Dec. 31, he will pursue new business opportunities in California,

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Stolen base king Rickey Henderson dies at 65

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson, the brash speedster who shattered stolen base records and redefined baseball’s leadoff position, has died. He was 65. Henderson died on Friday. The Athletics said Saturday they were “shocked and heartbroken

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Reports: INF Gio Urshela reaches deal with Athletics

The Athletics reached an agreement with free agent third baseman Gio Urshela, multiple outlets reported Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Urshela, 33, hit .250 with nine homers and 52 RBIs in 128 games with the Detroit Tigers

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