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As the Athletics gear up for their first Cactus League game, there's an air of nostalgia in the desert with Bob Melvin back in the fold. His experience will be crucial as this young team looks to build on last year's momentum and find its footing in a new era.
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Athleticsnation
Elephant Rumblings: Welcome Back Bob Melvin!
Morning everyone and happy Friday! News broke yesterday that a familiar face will be rejoining the Athletics. It’s not anyone that’ll take the field but his presence is invaluable in a different way. We’re welcoming back of course former manager Bob Melvin, who will be taking on a Special Advisory role with the team he […]
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. PT against the White Sox at Camelback Ranch. The game will stream live on the iHeartRadio app.
Baseball Prospectus
2026 Season Preview: Sacramento Athletics
The Athletics are on their way to something, somewhere.
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FanGraphs
Effectively Wild Episode 2442: Season Preview Series: Tigers and Athletics
Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about a generous podcast listener, Bruce Meyer’s elevation to interim executive director of the MLBPA, his framing of the sport’s competitive challenges, media messaging vis-à-vis the owners’ and players’ potential responsibility for missed games in 2027, and the creep of pitch-calling from the dugout, then preview the 2026 Detroit […]
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