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Athletics manager Mark Kotsay talks with players during a spring training baseball workout, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Kotsay kept A’s players unified and focused amid uncertainty, adversity

The Athletics’ season could have gone any number of ways last season. But manager Mark Kotsay kept his players unified and focused.

Chicago White Sox's Chase Meidroth looks on after hitting an RBI double as Seattle Mariners second baseman Dylan Moore motions to the outfield during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

White Sox INF Chase Meidroth departs with cramping in his calves

Houston Astros starting pitcher José Urquidy works out before a baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, FIle(

Detroit Tigers sign right-hander José Urquidy to a $1 million, 1-year contract

New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is concerned about right elbow soreness

A’s announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move

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DeGrom and Langford make their first spring training appearances with the Rangers

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar leaves game with jammed left wrist

Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge will miss the start of the season after knee surgery

Weekend Time Schedule

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton runs the bases during the sixth inning in Game 4 of the baseball AL Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians, Oct. 18, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, file)

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton to get 3rd round of PRP injections in both elbows

Houston Astros' Christian Walker, right, dives safely back to first ahead of the tag from New York Mets first baseman Jared Young during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Astros first baseman Christian Walker’s MRI shows no sign of strain in his oblique

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)

Orioles pitchers Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge are hurt, will miss season’s start

This is a 2025 photo of starting pitcher George Kirby of the Seattle Mariners baseball team. This image reflects the Seattle Mariners active roster as of Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, when this image was taken. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson, File)

Mariners’ George Kirby likely to open season on IL due to inflammation in throwing shoulder

New York Mets' Tyler Naquin celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Former MLB outfielder Tyler Naquin says his comeback attempt as a pitcher started last year

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hits a double in the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, March 3, 2025, in Lakeland, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his request to Blue Jays was for less than $600 million

Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes stands in the dugout before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Matt Freed, FIle)

Paul Skenes could be MLB’s ticket to Gen Z. The Pirates ace will face it on his terms

Athletics' Lawrence Butler, left, celebrates after his three-run home run with Jacob Wilson (5) during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to $65.5 million, 7-year deal with A’s, AP source says

Friday’s Time Schedule

New York Mets' Tyler Naquin celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Aug. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Former MLB outfielder Tyler Naquin attempting comeback as pitcher with Guardians

In this Nov. 13, 2017, file photo, Oakland Raiders President Marc Badain speaks during a ceremonial groundbreaking for the Raiders' stadium in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher, File)

A’s hire former Raiders President Marc Badain for the same position

Boston Red Sox Marcelo Mayer looks down the tunnel during a rain before a postponed spring training baseball game against the New York Yankees in Fort Myers, Fla., Monday, Feb. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Red Sox prospects Anthony, Campbell and Mayer headline Spring Breakout rosters

New York Yankees' Luis Gil reacts as Pittsburgh Pirates' Jared Triolo runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Gil sidelined for at least 3 months, Stanton gets more elbow injections, LeMahieu out a few weeks

Fans interfere with a foul ball caught by Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts during the first inning against the New York Yankees in Game 4 of baseball's World Series, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, in New York. The photo was honored by the Associated Press Sports Editors as best sports action photo of 2024 at their annual winter meeting. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Coverage of the future of amateurism in college sports wins AP story of the year honors

This image provided by Fanatics Collectibles shows a Topps rookie debut patch autograph card with Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes. (Fanatics Collectibles via AP)

One-of-a-kind card featuring jersey patch of Pirates star Paul Skenes is heading to auction

Thursday’s Time Schedule

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson signs fans' balls before a spring training baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Orioles hopeful star SS Gunnar Henderson ready for season but being cautious with rib strain

Houston Astros first base Christian Walker poses during photo day at the team's training facility during spring training baseball in West Palm Beach, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)

New Astros 1B Christian Walker scratched from lineup with left oblique soreness

New York Mets pitcher Jose Quintana throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in Game 4 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)

Brewers place DL Hall on 60-day injured list and finalize José Quintana’s $4.25 million deal

Texas Rangers third baseman Ezequiel Duran (20) and right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) warm up during spring training baseball practice at the team's training facility, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Surprise, Ariz. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

Texas Rangers expect slugger Adolis García ready for opening day since oblique strain is mild

New York Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias celebrates on the field after the Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the National League baseball playoff series, Oct. 9, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger, File)

‘OMG'-singing shortstop Jose Iglesias to minor league deal with Padres, AP source says

Major League Baseball Final Payrolls 2024 vs. 2023 List

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen talks to the media during spring training baseball practice, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File)

The Mets have spent more in Steve Cohen’s 4 years than Marlins, Pirates and Rays over the past 21

2024 Major League Baseball Team Total Player Spending List

Wednesday’s Time Schedule

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) throws during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Tuesday, March. 4, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Darryl Webb)

Roki Sasaki pitches 3 scoreless innings in his spring debut with the Dodgers