Another former Oakland A’s player has found a new home. This time, it is Domingo Tapia who will be heading elsewhere for the 2023 season. According to his MLB.com player page, he has signed a minor league contract with the Padres. Former Oakland A’s pitcher Domingo Tapia finds a new organization Tapia had some success […] Former Oakland A’s reliever Domingo Tapia heading to Padres - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Tyler Cyr was a victim of a numbers game for the Oakland A’s. Someone needed to be removed from the 40 man roster to make room for Shintaro Fujinami. That ended up being Cyr’s fate as he was designated for assignment over the weekend to make room for the A’s latest signing. Tyler Cyr may […] Tyler Cyr could still have role for Oakland A’s in 2023 - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Austin Pruitt was a relatively solid reliever for the Oakland A’s last season. Despite his being allowed to enter free agency, it made sense that the A’s would keep tabs on his market, especially as there are openings in their bullpen. That move came on Sunday. The A’s re-signed Pruitt to a minor league deal, […] Austin Pruitt returns to Oakland A’s organization - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

The Oakland A’s have been one of the most active teams in the international prospect market over the years. Despite a general refusal to spend money on their major league roster, the A’s have consistently landed some of the top players on the international market as they look to build up their future core. That […] Reviewing the Oakland A’s on International Signing Day - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

The Oakland A’s had been planning to stretch A.J. Puk out as a starter. Those plans may have changed. At this point, the A’s rotation appears to be set. Paul Blackburn and Cole Irvin are locked into spots in the rotation. Kyle Muller is going to get his chances. Drew Rucinski is likely ticketed for […] A.J. Puk appears ticketed for Oakland A’s bullpen again - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

If the Oakland A’s are going to move to Las Vegas, there is only one place left to go. The A’s had reportedly been looking at the current site of the Tropicana Resort and Casino and the Las Vegas Festival Grounds as their final two spots for a potential ballpark. However, according to the Las Vegas […] Oakland A’s reportedly down to one Las Vegas stadium site - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

It has been a difficult few months for Vimael Machin. He had been the Oakland A’s primary third baseman last season, finally getting an extended look in the lineup. Then, after the flurry of signings and trades that the A’s made, he was designated for assignment, losing his roster spot before entering free agency. Vimael […] Vimael Machin finds opportunity with Philadelphia Phillies - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

The Oakland A’s have seemingly been looking for any excuse to bid their long time home farewell and head to greener pastures. It would appear as though the Department of Transportation handed them an out. The City of Oakland had applied for a $180 million grant for the Howard Terminal Project, hoping to use that […] Losing DOT finding not death knell for Oakland A’s staying in town - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

There were reports on Tuesday that the Oakland A’s were interested in Hanshin Tigers pitcher Shintaro Fujinami. That interest has manifested into a contract. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the A’s and Fujinami are in agreement on a one year deal for the 2023 season. Passan further notes that Fujinami is expected to join the […] Oakland A’s reportedly sign Shintaro Fujinami to one year deal - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more

Shintaro Fujinami may be the biggest wild card in the free agent market. The Oakland A’s are intrigued by his potential. According to Yahoo Japan, the A’s are one of several teams interested in Fujinami. Yahoo Japan further reports that the A’s have offered Fujinami a one year deal with a team option for 2024. Shintaro […] Oakland A’s reportedly interested in Shintaro Fujinami - White Cleat Beat - White Cleat Beat - Oakland Athletics News, Rumors, and Fan Community ..read more