Jordan Hicks looked more than ready to begin the 2024 MLB season in the Giants' starting rotation after his performance against the Oakland Athletics on Monday night at the Coliseum.

The San Francisco Giants could not have asked for much more from right-hander Jordan Hicks in his final tuneup before the start of the regular season. Hicks was dominant Monday in his final start of spring training, striking out 10 while not allowing a hit in five innings as the Giants beat the Oakland A's 4-1 at the Coliseum in the first game of the exhibition Bay Bridge Series. Hicks, making the transition back to being a starting pitcher after spending last season as a reliever for both the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays, retired 14 straight batters after he walked A's second baseman Zack Gelof in the first inning.

The San Francisco Giants could not have asked for much more from right-hander Jordan Hicks in his final tuneup before the start of the regular season. Hicks was dominant Monday in his final start of spring training, striking out 10 while not allowing a hit in five innings as the Giants beat the Oakland A's 4-1 at the Coliseum in the first game of the exhibition Bay Bridge Series. Hicks, making the transition back to being a starting pitcher after spending last season as a reliever for both the St. Louis Cardinals and Toronto Blue Jays, retired 14 straight batters after he walked A's second baseman Zack Gelof in the first inning.

The Oakland A's fans who braved the blustery winds on Monday endured a dismal and all-too-familiar sight: their overmatched home team flailing at the plate and on the mound. In the team's first, albeit preseason, game at the Coliseum of the year, the A's were defeated by the San Francisco Giants 4-1 in the first of a two-game series between the Bay Area rivals. A's rookie outfielder Lawrence Butler broke up a no-hitter in the sixth inning with a single, and gave the fans something else to cheer about when he stole second on a flyball. Abraham Toro's RBI single drove in Butler and elicited the closest thing to a roar the Oakland portion of the reported 7,850 fans could muster during what could be the first home game of the team's last season in Oakland.

The Oakland A's fans who braved the blustery winds on Monday endured a dismal and all-too-familiar sight: their overmatched home team flailing at the plate and on the mound. In the team's first, albeit preseason, game at the Coliseum of the year, the A's were defeated by the San Francisco Giants 4-1 in the first of a two-game series between the Bay Area rivals. A's rookie outfielder Lawrence Butler broke up a no-hitter in the sixth inning with a single, and gave the fans something else to cheer about when he stole second on a flyball. Abraham Toro's RBI single drove in Butler and elicited the closest thing to a roar the Oakland portion of the reported 7,850 fans could muster during what could be the first home game of the team's last season in Oakland.

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Darell Hernaiz’s life-long dream of making it to the ranks of Major League Baseball has come true. The Americas High School graduate was named to the Opening Day roster for the Oakland Athletics on Monday, manager Mark Kotsay announced. At just 22 years old, Hernaiz will be the youngest A’s […]

The Oakland A's pitching staff has a multitude of hurlers who will rely on high-speed fastballs to get outs this season. In seven spring training games, Miller has struck out 11 in just 6.2 innings. “He's got electric stuff, fastball, slider, all of that,” A's catcher Shea Langeliers said before the A's took on the Giants on Monday. Miller will start the season as a relief pitcher.

The Oakland A's pitching staff has a multitude of hurlers who will rely on high-speed fastballs to get outs this season. In seven spring training games, Miller has struck out 11 in just 6.2 innings. “He's got electric stuff, fastball, slider, all of that,” A's catcher Shea Langeliers said. Miller will start the season as a relief pitcher.

The Oakland A's pitching staff has a multitude of hurlers who will rely on high-speed fastballs to get outs this season. In seven spring training games, Miller has struck out 11 in just 6.2 innings. “He's got electric stuff, fastball, slider, all of that,” A's catcher Shea Langeliers said before the A's took on the Giants on Monday. Miller will start the season as a relief pitcher.

The Oakland A's pitching staff has a multitude of hurlers who will rely on high-speed fastballs to get outs this season. In seven spring training games, Miller has struck out 11 in just 6.2 innings. “He's got electric stuff, fastball, slider, all of that,” A's catcher Shea Langeliers said before the A's took on the Giants on Monday. Miller will start the season as a relief pitcher.

It's still unclear whether this season marks an East Bay swan song or the start of a longer goodbye before the franchise's targeted debut in Las Vegas in 2028. It won't be an easy choice for even the most passionate A's supporters, who must reconcile their fury about ownership's relocation effort – and stewardship of the once-proud franchise – with the emotions of saying goodbye to the Green and Gold as they know them. The A's open the season on a Thursday night against Cleveland in what might be the beginning of the end in Oakland. Will history and nostalgia put A's fans in the seats?

It's still unclear whether this season marks an East Bay swan song or the start of a longer goodbye before the franchise's targeted debut in Las Vegas in 2028. It won't be an easy choice for even the most passionate A's supporters, who must reconcile their fury about ownership's relocation effort – and stewardship of the once-proud franchise – with the emotions of saying goodbye to the Green and Gold as they know them. The A's open the season on a Thursday night against Cleveland in what might be the beginning of the end in Oakland. Will history and nostalgia put A's fans in the seats?

It's still unclear whether this season marks an East Bay swan song or the start of a longer goodbye before the franchise's targeted debut in Las Vegas in 2028. It won't be an easy choice for even the most passionate A's supporters, who must reconcile their fury about ownership's relocation effort – and stewardship of the once-proud franchise – with the emotions of saying goodbye to the Green and Gold as they know them. The A's open the season on a Thursday night against Cleveland in what might be the beginning of the end in Oakland. Will history and nostalgia put A's fans in the seats?

Stewart Thalblum grew up around the Oakland Athletics as the son of the visiting clubhouse manager. Now the 21-year-old is pondering the next phase of his life as he prepares for another season as a batboy for the A’s. Thalblum lives in the Bay Area and has been a batboy since he was 18, but handling some sort of duty at Oakland Coliseum since he was 8 because his dad, Mike Thalblum, has worked for the A’s since before he was born.

There were smiles all over the field as Giants played in Sacramento for first time since 2018

Right-hander Austin Adams was acquired by the Oakland Athletics from the New York Mets on Sunday for cash. The 32-year-old agreed in November to a one-year contract for $800,000 while in the major leagues and $180,000 while in the minors and the chance to earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $100,000 each for 15, 25, 35, 45 and 55. Adams is 6-5 with a 4.17 ERA in two starts and 130 relief appearances over seven seasons with Washington (2017-19), Seattle (2019), San Diego (2020-22) and Arizona (2023). To open a roster spot, Oakland put right-hander Trevor Gott on the 60-day injured list.

It was early last October when Oakland A's general manager David Forst was asked to assess the performance of his manager. Mark Kotsay had just lost 112 games in his second season leading the worst team in the sport. With a two-year record of 110-214, his winning percentage now ranked among the worst in baseball history; among the 364 men to manage at least 320 games, Kotsay's .340 mark is worse than all but three. In Oakland, it's not the manager the fans are screaming at.

It was early last October when Oakland A's general manager David Forst was asked to assess the performance of his manager. Mark Kotsay had just lost 112 games in his second season leading the worst team in the sport. With a two-year record of 110-214, his winning percentage now ranked among the worst in baseball history; among the 364 men to manage at least 320 games, Kotsay's .340 mark is worse than all but three. In Oakland, it's not the manager the fans are screaming at.

The Texas Rangers are the defending World Series champions, but they'll face a tough test trying to beat the Houston Astros for the AL West crown.

Mar. 24—The 2024 Spring Training season is wrapping up the second "normal" season since the pandemic, and by many accounts it's been a good year for the Cactus League, including Mesa's two teams, the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics. The last Cactus League game is Tuesday, March 26, when the Cubs host the St. Louis Cardinals at Mesa's Sloan Park. Justin Piper, vice president of spring ...