Brodie Brazil ranks his 20 favorite Oakland A's players of his lifetime
During these most uncertain times of the A's existence in Oakland, I decided to create a unique time capsule-type piece on 2024 Opening Day. There also are 15 honorable mentions, which means anybody outside of this are unfortunate snubs: Mark Ellis, Dallas Braden, Grant Balfour, Yoenis Cespedes, Bobby Crosby, Sean Doolittle, Trevor May, Khris Davis, Liam Hendriks, Mark Mulder, Josh Donaldson, Coco Crisp, Eric Byrnes, Walt Weiss, Bob Welch.
Opening Day 2024: Active MLB players who have ties to the Sacramento area
(FOX40.COM) — Baseball is officially back! Opening Day will have multiple players on MLB rosters who have ties to the Sacramento area. Here is who will be representing the region on the diamond this season. Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants Rocklin native Logan Webb will be on the mound for the San Francisco Giants on […]
Oakland A's season preview: 5 things to watch for Opening Day and beyond
The Oakland A's will host the Cleveland Guardians at the Coliseum on Thursday evening, officially kicking off what could be a fascinating season. Fascinating off the field, at least. Their planned move to Las Vegas is full of potential pitfalls. They have a fanbase that's revolting, a ballpark that's crumbling and no home stadium to play in for at least three seasons, if not more, until the proposed ballpark in Vegas can open. This won't be any ordinary season at the Coliseum. Some storylines to keep an eye on: 1. What happens in Vegas (if they ever get there) When sports teams announce relocation, there tends to be excitement in the city that's about to get a new team. That wasn't the case last
Oakland A's season preview: 5 things to watch for Opening Day and beyond
The Oakland A's will host the Cleveland Guardians at the Coliseum on Thursday evening, officially kicking off what could be a fascinating season. Fascinating off the field, at least. Their planned move to Las Vegas is full of potential pitfalls. They have a fanbase that's revolting, a ballpark that's crumbling and no home stadium to play in for at least three seasons, if not more, until the proposed ballpark in Vegas can open. This won't be any ordinary season at the Coliseum. Some storylines to keep an eye on: 1. What happens in Vegas (if they ever get there) When sports teams announce relocation, there tends to be excitement in the city that's about to get a new team. That wasn't the case last
Wood plans to establish A's winning culture on Opening Day
Left-handed pitcher Alex Wood has high expectations for the Athletics during the 2024 MLB season while understanding Oakland's recent history. As a result, the A's No. 1 starter aims to change the culture in Oakland as soon as possible. In an exclusive interview with The Mercury News' Jason Mastrodonato, Wood explained his desire to make the A's competitive beginning on 2024 MLB Opening Day.
What needs to go right for Oakland A's to have successful season on the field in 2024
After losing 100 games in a season just once in their first 54 years in the Bay Area, the A's have suffered that indignity in each of the past two: 112 games last season, a year after they lost 102. The A's are once again operating with by far the lowest payroll in the majors, and another 100-loss season wouldn't be a surprise. Fangraphs.com projects the A's will lose 91 games, but a sampling of major sports betting sites puts the number between 102 and 104 losses. The A's have had a winning record in a full month just once in the past two seasons – July 2022, when they went 14–12.
What needs to go right for Oakland A's to have successful season on the field in 2024
After losing 100 games in a season just once in their first 54 years in the Bay Area, the A's have suffered that indignity in each of the past two: 112 games last season, a year after they lost 102. The A's are once again operating with by far the lowest payroll in the majors, and another 100-loss season wouldn't be a surprise. Fangraphs.com projects the A's will lose 91 games, but a sampling of major sports betting sites puts the number between 102 and 104 losses. The A's have had a winning record in a full month just once in the past two seasons – July 2022, when they went 14–12.
MLB 2024 Preview: Dodgers pegged to win 46 more games than A's
As the 2024 major league season gets underway in earnest on Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers are already one game toward their projected total of 103.5 wins for the regular season. That's courtesy of a split of their two-game, season-opening Seoul Series against the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers lead the 30 major league teams with an over/under win total of 103.5 games at both BetMGM and DraftKings. By contrast, the Oakland A's open the season at 57.5 at both books. That represents a 46-game differential — or 28 percent of an entire 162-game schedule. While the Dodgers spent the offseason adding stars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to an already loaded roster, the A's have spent the past
Tony Kemp agrees to $1 million contract with Orioles after release from minor league deal with Reds
Oakland Athletics pinch hitter Tony Kemp (5) follows through on his game-winning single against the Los Angeles Angels during the tenth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)(AP/D. Ross Cameron) Oakland Athletics pinch hitter Tony Kemp (5) follows through on his game-winning single against the Los Angeles Angels during the tenth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Oct. 3, 2022, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)(AP/D. Ross Cameron) BALTIMORE (AP) — Infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp agreed to a $1 million, one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday, one week after the 32-year-old was released from a minor league deal with
A's pitcher Boyle wins final spot in Kotsay's five-man rotation
The Athletics' five-man rotation is signed and sealed to begin the 2024 MLB season, and one of Oakland's top prospects made the cut. No. 10 pitching prospect Joe Boyle was named Oakland's fifth starter by manager Mark Kotsay on Monday before the A's 3-1 win over the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park in the team's final expedition game.
A's fan boycott: Public safety concerns grow as A's plan to restrict parking lot access
Ready or not, here come the Oakland A's fans. As early as noon on Thursday, fans are expected to begin lining up to enter the parking lot at the Coliseum, but many won't actually buy a ticket to the A's Opening Night game against the Cleveland Guardians, a sign of protest against the team's pending move to Las Vegas in 2028. While 26,805 people went to the team's opening game at the Coliseum last year, almost as many are planning to show up to the parking lot Thursday while boycotting the actual game, said Bryan Johansen, founder of A's fan group Last Dive Bar and one of the organizers of the boycott.
A's fan boycott: Public safety concerns grow as A's plan to restrict parking lot access
Ready or not, here come the Oakland A's fans. As early as noon on Thursday, fans are expected to begin lining up to enter the parking lot at the Coliseum, but many won't actually buy a ticket to the A's Opening Night game against the Cleveland Guardians, a sign of protest against the team's pending move to Las Vegas in 2028. While 26,805 people went to the team's opening game at the Coliseum last year, almost as many are planning to show up to the parking lot Thursday while boycotting the actual game, said Bryan Johansen, founder of A's fan group Last Dive Bar and one of the organizers of the boycott.
A's fan boycott: Public safety concerns grow as A's plan to restrict parking lot access
Ready or not, here come the Oakland A's fans. As early as noon on Thursday, fans are expected to begin lining up to enter the parking lot at the Coliseum, but many won't actually buy a ticket to the A's Opening Night game against the Cleveland Guardians, a sign of protest against the team's pending move to Las Vegas in 2028. While 26,805 people went to the team's opening game at the Coliseum last year, almost as many are planning to show up to the parking lot Thursday while boycotting the actual game, said Bryan Johansen, founder of A's fan group Last Dive Bar and one of the organizers of the boycott.
Baseball 2024: What's it like to sing the national anthem at an A's or Giants game?
Kinsley Murray is an old pro at singing the national anthem. It's an impressive accomplishment — especially for an 8-year-old, who can't get enough of the rush that comes from belting out “The Star-Spangled Banner” for crowds of sports fans. “When I see the people, I'm like, 'Oh, I think this is going to be a good performance,'” Kinsley says. There's no doubt that Major League Baseball views anthem singers as hot commodities.
Guardians visit the Athletics for season opener
Cleveland Guardians vs. Oakland Athletics Oakland, California; Thursday, 10:07 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Guardians: Shane Bieber (0-0); Athletics: Alex Wood (0-0) : Guardians -159, Athletics +135; over/under is 7 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Oakland Athletics host the Cleveland Guardians for the season opener. Oakland went 50-112 overall and 26-55 at home last season. The Athletics slugged .370 with a .298 on-base percentage as a team in the 2023 season. Cleveland went 76-86 overall and 34-47 in road games a season ago. The Guardians slugged .381 with a .313 on-base percentage as a team in the 2023 season. INJURIES: Athletics: Trevor Gott : 60-Day IL (elbow), Ken Waldichuk : 60-Day IL (elbow)