Brady Basso, drafted by the Oakland Athletics in 2019, made his MLB debut in 2024, showcasing his skills with a solid performance. After fluctuating between the majors and Triple-A, he recorded a 4.03 ERA over the season, demonstrating a strong four-seam fastball and an effective curveball.

As the Athletics prepare for the 2025 season, Basso faces competition for a rotation spot, but his impressive stats and potential could earn him a place in the starting lineup.

The conclusion of the MLB regular season has prompted an expanded ranking of the top 50 rookies for 2024, showcasing the depth of talent in this year's class.

Highlighting the fierce competition, the NL Rookie of the Year race features Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Jackson Merrill of the San Diego Padres, while the AL race remains wide open.

Players are evaluated based on their performance, role, and development throughout the season, with late-season success carrying significant weight.

The Seattle Mariners secured a 2-0 victory over the Oakland Athletics at T-Mobile Park, concluding their season with an 83-77 record. Despite missing the playoffs, the Mariners delighted their fans with the win, marking a notable moment in team history as it was the 10th time they've won a game 2-0 with two home runs.

Mitch Garver and Cal Raleigh provided the only runs with solo home runs, bringing Garver's season total to 15 and Raleigh's to a career-high of 31. The Mariners utilized five pitchers for the shutout, with Bryan Woo starting the game.

Several key players were rested, leaving fans curious about the lineup for the final games of the season. The Mariners will face the Athletics again on Saturday night, with Emerson Hancock set to pitch against Joey Estes.

Aaron Judge's major league-leading 54th home run helped the New York Yankees dominate the Oakland Athletics, finishing 10-0. The victory secured Aaron Boone his 600th managerial win and boosted the Yankees' lead in the AL East.

Judge reflected on his sentimental ties to Oakland, recalling past experiences and shared moments in the stadium, while the A’s struggled, marking their fourth consecutive home loss.

This week's fantasy baseball waiver wire analysis focuses on starting pitchers who are under 50% rostered in Yahoo! leagues.

Highlighted players include David Peterson, who boasts a solid ERA with nine wins for the New York Mets, and Cody Bradford, effective for the Texas Rangers with a tidy ERA and quality starts. Andrew Heaney offers potential for the Rangers amid injuries, while Matthew Boyd provides consistency for the Cleveland Guardians.

Younger options like David Festa and Rhett Lowder are intriguing for teams seeking upside.