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The Athletics signed right-handed pitcher Luis Severino, formerly of the New York Mets, to a $67 million deal with a $10 million signing bonus, the largest guaranteed contract in the franchise’s history, according to MLB.com. The Athletics held their first press conference in Sacramento on Friday since the team temporarily relocated to Sutter Health Park. […]

The Athletics made a shocking splash when they signed Luis Severino to a three-year, $67 million contract. But before Severino signed on the dotted line, the A’s had another pitcher they wanted to add in mind. The Athletics made a, “big offer,” to Sean Manaea in hopes of a reunion, via Jon Heyman of the […]

The Athletics and starting pitcher Luis Severino reportedly agreed to a $67 million contract on Thursday. The move was surprising, as the A’s are not known for spending lucrative amounts of money in MLB free agency. In fact, the Severino contract instantly became the franchise’s most expensive contract ever, per FOX Sports: MLB. Athletics legend […]

Despite their Triple-A ballpark in Sacramento and their uncertain future, the Athletics are trying to compete. They made it clear that they are not trading designated hitter/outfielder Brent Rooker, and now, they just made a huge splash in free agency. Luis Severino is signing a three-year, $67 million contract with the A’s according to ESPN’s […]

Walker Buehler hits free agency after spectacular playoff performances for the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran was brutal in the regular season but showed growth for the first time after his UCL injury in October. In Northern California, the Athletics are in turmoil and need to field a competent team to get […]

With the Athletics moving to a minor league ballpark in Sacramento, and with the overall state of the franchise, it’s unlikely the team will sign many high-profile free agents. The A’s plan to add through trades may not be very fruitful either. In terms of major league talent, the Athletics’ best trade candidates are Brent […]

The Athletics will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for multiple seasons. After their run in Oakland came to an end, they needed a place to play while their stadium in Vegas is constructed. Many fans do not trust owner John Fisher to complete the move. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred sternly said the […]

There wasn’t much for the Oakland Athletics to celebrate this season. The A’s went 69-93 and finished fourth in the American League West in their final season in Oakland. Brent Rooker got a consolation prize on Tuesday, earning the American League Silver Slugger as the best designated hitter in the league. In doing so, he […]

All eyes are on the Athletics as they head into their first season in Sacramento before an eventual move to Las Vegas. While many wondered whether free agents would want to play for the A’s, they just made their first splash. The A’s are re-singing veteran reliever T.J. McFarland, who spend the 2024 season with […]

In an offseason of change for the Athletics, at least one part of the organization will be staying the same. A’s general manager David Forst has made the decision to keep one of his best players and one of the most underrated players in all of baseball. Forst will not be trading designated hitter/outfielder Brent […]

The Oakland Athletics are officially no more. They played their final game at the Oakland Coliseum in September and will move to Sacramento in 2025. California’s capital will be a temporary home while they wait for their move to Las Vegas. On Monday, the Athletics officially announced their brand change, with guidelines on their city […]

The 2024-25 MLB offseason is officially here. The offseason will be highlighted by big free agent signings, a highly anticipated draft lottery, and some sneaky Rule 5 acquisitions, but one of the biggest parts of MLB’s offseason is the game-changing trades. There are a lot of teams still looking to sell, and others that want […]

The Baltimore Orioles acquired Daz Cameron, the son of three-time Gold Glover Mike Cameron, in a trade with the Oakland Athletics. Following their wild-card playoff exit, the Orioles made wholesale changes to their coaching staff. Baltimore wasted no time changing its roster, adding Cameron less than 24 hours after the Los Angeles Dodgers were crowned […]

The Athletics are moving out of Oakland, but it didn’t have to be this way. Hall of Famer and Athletics legend Reggie Jackson revealed that he actually had the high bid when John Fisher bought the team in 2005. If Jackson had his way, he believes the A’s would be staying put. Reggie Jackson says […]

The Athletics’ run in Oakland is over and they will be temporarily moving to Sacramento. Fans and pundits say that John Fisher is to blame for their move, saying he could have stayed in the East Bay if he truly wanted to. They have somewhat gotten their wish for Fisher to sell the team. The […]

We are back with another betting prediction and pick for the final games in the MLB Regular Season. This final series takes place in the American League West as the Oakland Athletics face the Seattle Mariners in Game 2. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with an Athletics-Mariners prediction and pick. Athletics-Mariners Projected […]

We’re back again with another betting prediction and pick for the final few series of the MLB Regular Season as we head to the American League West for this next meeting. The Oakland Athletics will face the Seattle Mariners for a three-game series to close the season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series […]

The Oakland Athletics said goodbye to the city of Oakland and the Oakland Coliseum on Thursday. Former Athletics pitcher and current broadcaster Dallas Braden made sure to take home an extra-special memento from the Coliseum after the 3-2 win over the Texas Rangers. Braden had one of the most memorable moments ever at the Oakland […]

The Oakland Athletics are no more. One of baseball’s classic franchises officially bid the city and Coliseum farewell following Thursday’s 3-2 win versus the Texas Rangers. The perpetual anger and anguish that fans have been feeling since John Fisher opted to leave Oakland behind was temporarily displaced, or at least overshadowed, by the desire to […]

The Oakland Athletics played their final home game at the Oakland Coliseum managed a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. The game was played before a packed house of A’s fans, many of whom had signs and placards urging owner John Fisher to sell the team. The team is planning to move permanently to Las […]

An era came to an end on Thursday afternoon in the Bay Area as the Oakland Athletics played their final home game at the Oakland Coliseum. Thankfully, the fans were treated to a win with the A’s beating the Texas Rangers 3-2. Chaos quickly followed with supporters running onto the field and throwing items on […]

As the Oakland Athletics bid farewell to their long-standing home at the Oakland Coliseum, 2002 Cy Young Award winner Barry Zito offered a poignant tribute by singing the National Anthem ahead of the team’s final home game . This heartfelt gesture underscored the profound loss felt by fans, players, and alumni alike as the franchise […]

As the Oakland Athletics bid farewell to Oakland Coliseum in their final game there on Thursday, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay revealed that former MLB manager Terry Francona reached out. The A’s will play their final game at the stadium they called home for over 50 years. Ahead of their three-game series finale against the Texas […]

The Oakland Athletics are preparing to bid farewell to their long-time home, a move that stirs a deep sense of loss among fans and prominent figures alike. As the franchise gears up for its final game at the Oakland Coliseum, sentiments of nostalgia and disappointment echo through the Bay Area. Notably, actor Tom Hanks, who […]

As the Oakland Athletics prepare to leave their long-time home at the end of 2024, celebrities and sports figures with deep ties to the area have voiced their sorrow and frustration. The team’s departure marks the end of an era for the city of Oakland, which has seen its share of sports franchises relocate over […]

The Oakland Athletics are wrapping up their 56-year run in the city this week. With their temporary move to Sacramento looming, franchise legends are coming back to the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum to say their goodbyes. Tony La Russa, Dennis Eckersley, and Rickey Henderson all spoke with The Athletic about their time in The Bay. “Coming to […]

The Oakland Athletics have played their final night home game at the Oakland Coliseum against the Texas Rangers, losing 5-1, one game away from the A’s wrapping up their time in the city. However, the fans’ frustrations at the team leaving Oakland boiled over as a fan stole a stadium seat, leading to a chase […]

As Oakland Athletics fans bid farewell to the Oakland Coliseum, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay could feel the ambiance. The Athletics beat the Texas Rangers 5-4 in walk-off fashion on Tuesday, the first of a final three-game series before Oakland moves to Sacramento ahead of its final destination, Las Vegas, in 2028. It’s the franchise’s first […]

The Oakland Athletics final series at Oakland Coliseum is against the Texas Rangers. It has given Marcus Semien an opportunity to reflect back on his times with the Athletics and what Oakland meant to MLB. Semin spent 2015-2020 on the Athletics, finishing third in MVP voting in 2019. While he is still looking to help […]

The final days of the Oakland Athletics have begun with a series against their division-rival Texas Rangers. The A’s took the first game in walk-off fashion. With only two more games left in the Oakland Coliseum, both teams are taking precautions to prevent any worrisome incidents with fans. According to Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY […]

The Oakland Coliseum has been a beautiful home to baseball for many years, but its time as a major league ballpark is drawing to a close. The Texas Rangers and Oakland Athletics are playing the Coliseum’s final series this week, and we’ll be looking at the middle game on Wednesday before the stadium’s swansong on […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for Tuesday’s upcoming slate of MLB action as we head to the American League West for this next divisional series. The Texas Rangers will visit the Oakland Athletics for a three-game series as both teams conclude their Regular Season rivalry. It’s time to continue our MLB odds […]

California Bay Area sports anchor Larry Beil sounded off on Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher in a powerful on-camera tirade. Beil blasted Fisher for his failure at keeping the A’s in the city, during an on-camera report on ABC7 News TV in Oakland. Beil took exception to Fisher’s statement to fans, released just days before […]

Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher says he is “so very sorry” that the franchise is moving after 57 years, but fans aren’t buying it. Fisher penned an open letter to the Athletics fanbase that he released on Monday in which he looked back on the triumphs and more memories from the past half century. He […]

The Oakland Athletics are preparing to play their final game at the city’s Coliseum, and the franchise is taking some precautions for that event. The Athletics are beefing up security in case fans decide to get violent at the team’s last game in Oakland. The Athletics staff has been advised not to loiter on the […]

It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Athletics prediction and pick. Find out how to watch Yankees Athletics. The New York Yankees are closing in on the American League East Division championship. They are up five games over the Baltimore Orioles with just a week left to play. That might seem to […]

The final days of the Athletics playing in Oakland are not going to be easy for team owner John Fisher. He has been reviled for his decision to take the team out of Oakland, and now that the team is in the midst of its final homestand, longtime fans of the team have continued to […]

Carlos Rondon heads the mounds for the New York Yankees as they face the Oakland Athletics. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Yankees-Athletics prediction and pick. Yankees-Athletics Projected Starters  Carlos Rondon vs. JP Sears Carlos Rondon (15-9) with a 4.12 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP Last Start: Rondon went 5.1 innings […]

We’re back with a betting prediction and pick for Friday’s upcoming MLB slate as we’ll see two American League teams on the opposite side of the standings facing off. The New York Yankees will visit the Oakland Athletics for the beginning of a three-game series. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a […]