Athletics Struggle in Final Sacramento Season
Oakland's rebuild hit by injuries and pitching woes as team posts 64-98 record. New baseball ops president Taylor Smith takes over.
The Athletics fell from 76 wins last season to a 64-98 record in 2026, with injuries and continued pitching problems derailing their rebuilding efforts. New president of baseball operations Taylor Smith, a 31-year-old former Red Sox assistant GM and Rays analytics executive, now leads the front office in the team's final year in Sacramento before relocating to Las Vegas in 2028.
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A's considering adding a GM beneath new president Taylor Smith
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A's name Taylor Smith as new baseball ops president
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Taylor Smith introduced as Athletics president of baseball operations
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Athletics introduce Taylor Smith as new President of Baseball Operations
Smith takes over baseball ops leadership in Oakland/Sacramento, signaling a potential shift in organizational direction and roster strategy.
Taylor Smith introduced as Athletics' President of Baseball Operations
Taylor Smith was formally introduced as the Athletics' new President of Baseball Operations, expressing enthusiasm for the organization's young core, per MLB.com's Martín Gallegos.