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See our strategy for building a 12-team fantasy baseball roster for 2026, starting from the 6th overall pick in a snake draft.
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Valentina Martinez|
Why did the A's choose the pitchers they did to go to Las Vegas?
Jason Burke|
There were all kinds of free agent signings and trades that shocked baseball fans this winter, but these under-the-radar moves could be just as impactful as the headliners.
Nick Selbe|
Now he'll be making a push to join the A's starting rotation on Opening Day.
Jason Burke|
For fantasy drafters looking for a deeper dive into the player pool, I have over 400 players listed on my cheat sheet with many highlighted colors to show studs, upside, breakouts, sleepers, and deep sleepers.
Shawn Childs|
The A's have always had a knack for developing pitching from surprising places. This pitcher, already on the roster, has all the tools to be their ext star on the mound.
Dylan Quinn|
While the projection systems aren't a fan of the A's pitching, there is plenty of talent assembled in this group, and plenty of options to choose from.
Jason Burke|
These five AL MVP candidates have varying upside in fantasy baseball circa 2026.
Thomas Carelli|
While the A's hold Kyler Murray's baseball rights, we've seen former quarterbacks take a chance at pro ball after a long layoff before
Jason Burke|
After being cut by the Arizona Cardinals, the A's are open to bringing in Kyler Murray—if he's interested

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Tickets are disappearing quickly for this brief six-game stint for the A's in Las Vegas

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Follow along with Sports Illustrated as the U.S. begins its 2026 World Baseball Classic journey on Friday night.
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Venezuela’s win over the Netherlands on Friday provided a reminder of how the sport used to be played—and how much pride the players carry for their countries.
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The Dodgers superstar continued his hot hitting in the WBC by fueling a 10-run inning for Japan.
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World Baseball Classic game got off to an interesting start.
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The full schedule for the United States in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, along with Team USA’s full roster and history in the event.
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Let's go around the diamond and pick the best performers from the first five iterations of the World Baseball Classic.
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Andrew McCutchen is signing a minor league deal with the Rangers, putting an end to a rocky second stint with the Pirates.
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Four home runs helped Korea post a lopsided victory over Czechia in the WBC opener.
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From sluggers leading the charge on offense to hurlers who’ll be pushing up against their pitch counts, these players could determine the fate of their teams.
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Losing the 2023 final to Japan has raised the stakes for the best American players this time around.
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Puerto Rico was getting in some work in advance of the World Baseball Classic.
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Play-by-player Jason Benetti will work with local analysts every week.
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Dodgers legend not looking forward to going head-to-head against former teammate.
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The international tournament begins on Wednesday, seeking to build on a thrilling 2023 edition.
Dan Gartland|
Jason Benetti will reportedly be the voice of 'Sunday Night Baseball'.
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Who can really challenge Japan and the U.S.?
Ryan Phillips|
Two of the 10 most statistically significant homers ever occurred last postseason. Let’s dive into the DNA of some of baseball’s most memorable moments.
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