A’s Rally Falls Short as Tigers Hand Athletics Fourth Staright Loss
Sacramento – Before fans could settle into their seats at Sutter Health Park, the Athletics were already playing from behind. Detroit Tigers third baseman Kevin McGonigle launched a leadoff home run over the left-field wall, giving Detroit an early 1-0 lead and setting the tone for a night in which the Tigers offense repeatedly found…
Adam Camarena
A’s Home Woes Continue in Collapse Against Red Sox
Sacramento — In the blink of an eye, the Athletics found themselves in a situation they’ve seen far too often this season: a promising start erased by a sudden collapse. The A’s carried a 1-0 lead into the sixth inning Monday night before a three-run outburst, capped by Ceddanne Rafaela’s grand slam, sent the Red…
Rickey Henderson’s Celebration of Life
Oakland – Thousands braved the rain to honor one of the world’s greatest Major League Baseball players, Rickey Henderson, who passed away December 20th, just five days before his birthday, Christmas Day. The Oakland A’s, along with his family, friends, and fans, gathered in Oakland—his birthplace and hometown—to celebrate his life and legacy. On the…
Malaika Bobino
Dave Kaval resigns as A’s President
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dave Kaval, President of the Athletics for the past eight years, announced today that he is resigning to pursue new business opportunities in California. His last day with the team, which is in the process of building a new ballpark in Las Vegas, will be December 31, 2024. “We are grateful…
Beloved HOF Rickey Henderson Passes Away at 65
Oakland — The Bay Area mourned the loss of a baseball legend today. Hall of Fame inductee Rickey Henderson, widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter and stolen base player in Major League Baseball history, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy both on and off the field. Henderson’s illustrious career spanned 24 seasons…
A’s Bid Farewell in Oakland Finale
Oakland — If you paused for a moment of reflection, you weren’t alone. For the first time in decades, a sold-out ballpark came together to bid farewell to a team that had called the Coliseum home for fifty-six years. It was an emotional day, filled with fans sharing memories of watching the Oakland A’s play…
Oakland players Reflect on Their memories with the A’s
Oakland – Marcus Jensen, the Quality Control Coach for the Oakland A’s, has been with the organization for nine seasons. A former player himself, Jensen began his coaching career in 2009 within the A’s minor league system. After the 2014 season, the former catcher was promoted to hitting coach for Oakland. Reflecting on his roots…
The A’s walk-off win is a perfect ending for the final series in Oakland
Oakland – The Oakland A’s walked it off in the final game of the last series played at the Coliseum, with Jacob Wilson recording his first career walk-off in true A’s fashion. In the opening game of the series against the Texas Rangers, Oakland secured a 5-4 victory in what would become a memorable night….
A’s fan pack tonight’s game with reverse boycott
Oakland – The Oakland A’s fans are finally fed up! Tonight was the “reverse boycott’ where die-hard fans are protesting against the team’s ownership and have grown tired of professional teams leaving Oakland. The Warriors relocated to San Francisco, the Raiders moved to Las Vegas and now the A’s are also planning to relocate the…
A’s focused on baseball not who leaves
Oakland – There seems to be a revolving door of good players leaving the Oakland A’s while the young ones are called up from Triple-A. Whether they’re traded or released it’s been frustrating for the fans and the team. The only priority for the organization right now is a new ballpark. The development of the…