baseball team and Major League Baseball franchise in Oakland, California, United States
When Fans Fight Back: Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? ...
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Quick Glance: Fan Resistance
- Summary of protest efforts by Oakland Athletics fans against the team's planned relocation.
- Organization of boycotts, demonstrations, and fan festivals to demonstrate solidarity and determination.
- Highlighting issues in professional sports such as ownership, equity, and representation through protest actions.
- Emphasis on the voice and power of fans, as well as the impact of collective actions on changes in sports.
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92
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Quick Glance: Whitey Herzog, Legendary St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Passes at 92
- Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, known for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, has died at the age of 92.
- Herzog was famous for his 'Whiteyball' strategy, emphasizing speed, defense, and line-drive hitters.
- Under Herzog's guidance, the Cardinals secured three pennants and a World Series victory, highlighting his stern yet good-natured style and focus on speed and defense.
- Herzog was a successful manager and player, with a long career in baseball, earning the respect of many players and colleagues.
I love Sacramento but bringing the Oakland Athletics here seems wrong and beneath us | Opinion
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Quick Glance: Bringing Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is Wrong | Opinion
- Sports radio personality David Weiglein, known as 'Carmichael Dave', opposes the temporary relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento by Kings owner Vivek Ranadive.
- Weiglein argues that bringing the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is wrong due to owner John Fisher being considered one of the worst in sports and advocates for the A's to remain in Oakland.
- He cautions that Sacramento would receive a bad reputation as game attendance might dwindle after the initial novelty wears off, leaving loyal fans feeling duped.
- Weiglein draws a parallel to the heroic story of saving the Sacramento Kings from moving to Seattle, emphasizing his refusal to engage with an owner like Fisher.
Oakland A’s Fiasco Shows Team Owners Are Never the Good Guys: MLB should strip ownership from billionaire John Fisher for his absurdly low payrolls and his plan ...
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Quick Glance: Departure of Professional Teams from Oakland: An Inevitable Change
- The A's are set to depart from Oakland. A necessary fresh beginning.
- The absence of three professional teams in the city was likely unavoidable.
- Ownership viewed Oakland solely as a subsidizer, not a collaborator.
- Infrastructure and perception in Oakland need transformation for improved circumstances.
Oakland Ballers sign Kelsie Whitmore, who would be first woman to play in Pioneer League
theathletic.com/5406771/2024/04/11/kelsie-whitmore-oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/
A’s strike out 18 times in 3-1 loss to Gore, Nationals: Oakland has struck out 42 times in its last three games and has now struck out an average of 10 ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/13/mackenzie-gore-strikes-out-11-as-nationals-beat-athletics-3-1/
I love Sacramento but bringing the Oakland Athletics here seems wrong and beneath us | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287567720.html
Ken Holtzman, one of the Oakland A’s original Big Three pitchers, dies at the age of 78
mercurynews.com/2024/04/15/ken-holtzman-one-of-the-oakland-as-original-big-three-pitchers-dies-at-the-age-of-78/
Ken Holtzman, who had the most wins of any Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78
timesofisrael.com/ken-holtzman-who-had-the-most-wins-of-any-jewish-pitcher-in-mlb-history-dies-at-78/
Father-son baseball play-by-play broadcasters Chip and Chris Caray cherish reunion in Oakland
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The story of Sacramento’s decades-long dream for its very own Major League Baseball team | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/op-ed/article287750830.html
Oakland A’s to play 3 seasons in West Sacramento starting in 2025 - capradio.org: The team, which is in the process of moving to Las Vegas, will play at the ...
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Quick Glance: Oakland A's to Play at Sacramento's Sutter Health Park before Las Vegas Move
- The Oakland Athletics will play their final season in Oakland in 2024, marking their 57th season there. They will move to the Sutter Health Park in Sacramento for 2025-27, with the option to extend for another year. The park will serve as a major league venue for at least three seasons.
- The Sacramento Kings own the River Cats. The A's look to relocate to Las Vegas by the 2028 season. Oakland is now focusing on developing the Coliseum site. The city offered the A's a fair deal for 2025-27, which was seen as fiscally responsible.
- Oakland extended gratitude to West Sacramento, Sutter Health Park, and the Sacramento region for hosting the A's temporarily. Sutter Health Park will host the A's for the 2025-27 seasons before their move to Vegas in 2028. The park will be modified to meet MLB standards, ensuring a top-notch baseball experience. Sacramento is excited to welcome the A's as their temporary home.
‘Absolutely ecstatic’ or ‘Ick’? Sacramento reacts to Oakland A’s move
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Relying on a dash of 'Whiteyball,' Cardinals turn walks, outs into runs to edge Oakland
stltoday.com/sports/professional/mlb/cardinals/relying-on-a-dash-of-whiteyball-cardinals-turn-walks-outs-into-runs-to-edge-oakland/article_3466bf08-fc24-11ee-9dd7-2bd49330f15a.html
With Athletics playing out the string in Oakland, no need to romanticize the Coliseum
mercurynews.com/2024/04/12/with-athletics-playing-out-the-string-in-oakland-no-need-to-romanticize-the-coliseum/
Michael Busch’s stellar Cubs first impression, Ángel Hernández strikes again and more MLB notes
theathletic.com/5424556/2024/04/18/michael-busch-cubs-angel-hernandez-dodgers/
Even if the A’s actually spend in Sacramento, which players are taking their money?
theathletic.com/5401098/2024/04/09/oakland-athletics-sacramento-payroll-ballpark/
Shohei Ohtani matches Hideki Matsui for most MLB home runs by Japanese-born player
theathletic.com/5412030/2024/04/12/shohei-ohtani-hideki-matsui-home-run-record-japanese-born-player/
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Athletics’ Mason Miller turning heads as high-velocity closer: A's right-handed closer Mason Miller has thrown 46 pitches of 100 miles per hour with a high ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/12/athletics-mason-miller-turning-heads-as-high-velocity-closer/
Oakland's airport may add 'San Francisco' to its name: Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay ...
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Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
- Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.
- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
Reports: Orioles calling up No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday: The future is set to arrive for the Baltimore Orioles.
reuters.com/sports/reports-orioles-calling-up-no-1-prospect-jackson-holliday-2024-04-10/
MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox rising; early-season overreactions for each team: Where's the fun in not drawing conclusions this early? We hand out one overreaction ...
theathletic.com/5399932/2024/04/09/mlb-power-rankings-red-sox-braves-2/
Rimas Sports, agency launched by Bad Bunny, facing MLBPA punishment: Sources: The exact reason for the discipline is unknown. Rimas has been the subject of ...
theathletic.com/5411135/2024/04/12/rimas-sports-bad-bunny-mlbpa-punishment/
Thompson: Let John Fisher’s A’s leave Oakland, and let’s see who’s better off: The A's are officially leaving Oakland. Like a controlled burn, maybe it's the ...
theathletic.com/5392531/2024/04/04/oakland-athletics-sacramento-thompson/
What will the A’s be known as while playing in West Sacramento? MLB team will keep it simple
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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions: The Oakland Athletics (4-8) and Texas Rangers (7-5) meet for the finale of a 3-game series ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/sports-betting/2024/04/11/oakland-athletics-at-texas-rangers-odds-picks-and-predictions-6/73284916007/
As MLB’s uniform issues persist, Nike searches for solutions to sweat stains and mismatched greys
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Quick Glance: MLB Uniform Challenges: Nike Seeks Fixes for Sweat Stains and Mismatched Greys
- The new MLB uniforms by Nike have exposed design flaws, including smaller letters that show sweat stains and mismatched greys between jerseys and pants.
- Player and fan dissatisfaction with the new jerseys has prompted Nike to explore solutions to mitigate the aesthetic issues.
- Sweat has become visibly noticeable on some players and teams due to the new jerseys, sparking discussions on whether changes are necessary.
- MLB and Nike adamantly defend the new uniforms and are reluctant to allow substantive changes, despite widespread criticism from players and fans.
Giants’ home opener made it clear: Bob Melvin is in the right place: Bob Melvin managed his first San Francisco Giants home game, a win over the Padres ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/shea/article/giants-home-opener-made-clear-bob-melvin-19388196.php
If Sacramento gets Major League Baseball, be careful the deal doesn’t backfire | Opinion
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Dennis Eckersley, former A’s saddened by Sacramento move: ‘It’s hard’: Former Oakland Athletics players voiced sadness and disappointment in the wake of ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/dennis-eckersley-former-a-s-saddened-19386125.php
Curse of the yes vote? Backing A’s move brings Giants, MLB bad karma: When all 30 MLB owners voted to allow the Oakland Athletics to move to Las Vegas ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/mlb-as-relocation-vote-19387804.php
Why Oakland’s loss and Sacramento’s gain of the Athletics was inevitable and smart | Opinion
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Ten early MLB takes, from new NL East favorites to releasing Rendon: On point or overreactions?
theathletic.com/5398463/2024/04/08/mlb-early-season-takeaways-overreactions/
Paul Blackburn, bummed about A's move, extends scoreless streak in win: Paul Blackburn isn’t thrilled with the Oakland Athletics’ planned relocation ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/paul-blackburn-bummed-a-s-move-extends-19407796.php
Minor League notes: Where the top 50 MLB prospects are opening the season: The minor-league season gets fully underway on April 5. Where are the top 50 prospects ...
theathletic.com/5381885/2024/04/05/minor-league-top-prospect-assignments-2024/
A's Kaval says team will eliminate jobs after 2024 in Sacramento move: Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval said the team will be eliminating jobs as the team ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/athletics/article/a-s-kaval-says-team-eliminate-jobs-2024-19386435.php
Oakland stadium workers, feeling deserted by A's moves, blast John Fisher: 'Thank you for ruining our lives'
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Ranking all 30 MLB starting rotations as 2024 season begins: Braves top the list: Which teams have the best rotations in MLB at the start of this season? Bowden ...
theathletic.com/5388585/2024/04/04/mlb-starting-rotation-rankings/
MLB power rankings: Sluggers power New York Yankees to top spot: With two full weeks of the 2024 MLB season in the rear-view mirror, we start to take stock of ...
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A’s owner John Fisher’s legacy of failure in Oakland leaves with him: John Fisher’s stewardship of the Oakland Athletics as owner has been an unending streak of ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/a-s-owner-john-fisher-s-legacy-failure-19385856.php
Latest line: A good week for fast-food workers; a bad week for Oakland’s team dreams
mercurynews.com/2024/04/07/latest-line-a-good-week-for-fast-food-workers-a-bad-week-for-oaklands-team-dreams/
Guardians' Shane Bieber emotional in discussing elbow injury, uncertain future with surgery looming
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Trevor Story helps the Red Sox beat the Athletics 5-4 in 11 innings: Trevor Story had three hits and two RBIs and Wilyer Abreu scored the go-ahead run on a ...
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Quick Glance: Houck Dominates Athletics: Red Sox Win 9-0
- Tanner Houck struck out 10 batters in six scoreless innings, as the Red Sox capitalized on five early errors by the Athletics to win 9-0.
- Jarren Duran had three hits and three steals in the first three innings, Trevor Story added a two-run double, and Ceddanne Rafaela hit two sacrifice flies to help Boston score eight runs in the first three innings against the mistake-prone A’s.
- Houck did the rest with the latest strong start for Boston, allowing three hits and no walks. All five Red Sox starters have played at least five innings in their first round, allowing a maximum of two runs.
- Oakland also made history as the first team in seven years to commit at least five errors in the first three innings of a game and has made a total of 13 errors in the first five games of the season.
What will the A’s be known as while playing in West Sacramento? MLB team will keep it simple
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Red Sox look to pick up steam in opener against A's: Two teams that used strong starting pitching as the foundation for series-ending wins in their most recent ...
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Hey, Sacramento — while the A’s are in town can Fresno borrow the River Cats? | Opinion
sacbee.com/opinion/article287385345.html
Cardinals Manager Couldn’t Challenge Call by Umps Thanks to a Security Guard, and MLB Fans Had Jokes
si.com/mlb/2024/04/15/oliver-marmol-security-guard-challenge-video
Gio Urshela is making Tigers' $1.5 million bargain investment look like a steal: As last as the final week of spring training, the jury was still out on how big ...
detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2024/04/06/gio-urshela-tigers-one-million-investment-steal/73228414007/
Oakland A’s to Play in Sacramento for Next Three Seasons: The team will share a minor-league ballpark with the Sacramento River Cats ahead of a planned ...
wsj.com/sports/baseball/oakland-athletics-sacramento-las-vegas-mlb-b4e1b6cc
MLB Power Rankings: Damn, Yankees! New York, Milwaukee get off to hot start: With a small sample size, we’re still learning what’s real (and not) ...
theathletic.com/5383784/2024/04/02/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-brewers/
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On the Oakland A’s move to Sacramento: What we know so far: There's a lot on the line as the A's prepare to leave town for good.
mercurynews.com/2024/04/06/on-the-oakland-as-move-to-sacramento-what-we-know-so-far/
Red Sox beat Athletics 1-0 to complete sweep. Oakland draws 45,086 for 7-game homestand
apnews.com/article/red-sox-athletics-score-0182ccb4554ad1ee143ab34ec03a17e8
The Oakland A’s won’t be coming to Utah after all: The Oakland A's have chosen Sacramento, not Salt Lake City, as their temporary home.
sltrib.com/sports/2024/04/04/oakland-wont-be-coming-utah-after/
The last season of Oakland A’s baseball; remarkable opening week happenings: Plus: Baseball Card of the Week returns with an appearance by Randy Arozarena
theathletic.com/5393847/2024/04/05/oakland-as-sacramento-move-2025-mlb-opening-week-the-windup/
Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions: The Cleveland Guardians (6-2) and Minnesota Twins (3-3) play the middle contest of a 3-game ...
sportsbookwire.usatoday.com/2024/04/06/cleveland-guardians-at-minnesota-twins-odds-picks-and-predictions-14/
Rockies Journal: Jenny Cavnar, student of the game, thriving as Oakland’s play-by-play announcer
denverpost.com/2024/04/07/jenny-cavnar-oakland-athletics-play-by-play-announcer/
Sacramento-bound A’s reveal how they will ‘commemorate’ Coliseum in final season in Oakland
mercurynews.com/2024/04/05/sacramento-bound-as-reveal-how-they-will-commemorate-coliseum-in-final-season-in-oakland/
Scouting potential No. 1 pick Charlie Condon and more 2024 MLB Draft notes: Condon is making a strong case to be the No. 1 pick. Plus notes on Tennessee's top ...
theathletic.com/5382181/2024/04/01/charlie-condon-2024-mlb-draft-scouting/
Paid articlePaid Kurtenbach: The A’s treated their fans terribly. Are the other Bay Area pro teams that much better?
mercurynews.com/2024/04/05/kurtenbach-the-as-treated-their-fans-terribly-but-are-the-other-bay-area-pro-teams-that-much-better/
Hawkeyes downsize baseball field renovation, for now, due to ‘cost concerns’: University of Iowa proposes new $5.5M clubhouse, instead of $27.4M major renovation
thegazette.com/iowa-hawkeyes/hawkeyes-downsize-baseball-field-renovation-for-now-due-to-cost-concerns/
Ranking MLB’s 22 City Connect uniforms from worst to best: The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets have both unveiled new alternate uniforms in the fourth ...
justbaseball.com/mlb/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/
Giants deliver Opening Day strange brew of old and new at Oracle Park: The San Francisco Giants gave fans the joy of an Opening Day win, familiar faces ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/annkillion/article/giants-deliver-opening-day-strange-brew-old-new-19387969.php
Are pitchers pitching too hard?: Baseball is stuck in a velocity trap.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/04/are-pitchers-pitching-too-hard/678010/
Tarik Skubal’s Cy Young chances just took a hit after his struggles against the anemic A's
freep.com/story/sports/columnists/carlos-monarrez/2024/04/05/tarik-skubals-cy-young-chances-detroit-tigers-took-hit-with-struggles-against-oakland-athletics/73219004007/
Oakland critics say the city has never been worse. Are they right?: The public safety issues facing Oakland are not unique, but the abuse the city gets for them ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/justinphillips/article/oakland-crime-criticism-progress-19396521.php
Shohei Ohtani is on fire; star MLB pitchers speak on arm injuries: Plus: Playing for the A's in Sacramento isn't exactly appealing to players ...
theathletic.com/5402339/2024/04/09/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-on-fire-mlb-pitchers-arm-injuries-the-windup/
Will the Oakland A’s help the city of Sacramento’s looming budget deficit?: The city of Sacramento California’s looming deficit in the coming years could see ...
sacbee.com/news/local/article287392685.html
How are former Giants doing and would they have helped S.F. in 2024?: Former Giants Sean Manaea, Joey Bart and J.D. Davis are among those who left and found new ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/giants/article/manaea-bart-davis-pederson-19399504.php
MLB Fans Roast A's Owner for Naming Aaron Judge As Selling Point for Sacramento Ballpark
si.com/mlb/2024/04/04/mlb-fans-roast-athletics-owner-aaron-judge-sacramento-ballpark
College baseball in review: North Carolina sweeps Wake Forest, powers way to top of ACC
theathletic.com/5381946/2024/04/01/college-baseball-north-carolina-lsu-arkansas-florida/
Paid articlePaid A's to meet with Sacramento city officials about temporary home before planned Las Vegas move, per report
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MLB power rankings: Red Sox come home with best pitching staff in baseball: The Boston Red Sox made the biggest leap in USA TODAY Sports' MLB power rankings ...
usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2024/04/08/mlb-power-rankings-boston-red-sox-thriving/73240317007/
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers Plummet as New Teams Occupy Top and Bottom Spots: The second edition of the MLB Power Rankings for the 2024 season ...
newsweek.com/sports/mlb/mlb-power-rankings-dodgers-plummet-new-teams-occupy-top-bottom-spots-1891057
Umpires Didn't Call Infield Fly Rule in Bizarre Athletics-Rangers Double Play: Did the umps get this play correct?
si.com/mlb/2024/04/11/athletics-rangers-umps-bizarre-non-infield-fly-rule-call
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