As an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A's comes to grips with their departure
Now, legions of A's fans view the team as the sport's most treacherous under the ownership of billionaire John Fisher, an heir of the family that founded The Gap in 1969 — one year after the A's moved to Oakland, California, from Kansas City, Missouri. Just a few years after embracing “Rooted In Oakland” as their motto, the A's this week are coming to the end of their 57 see-sawing seasons in a city regularly overshadowed by the mystique of its storied neighbor, San Francisco. “I know these times coming to the games are always going to be among the best years of my life,” longtime A's fan Will MacNeil, 40, rued as he contemplated the end of an era that's crushing a community's soul. The A's exodus from Oakland will give the team the dubious distinction of being the first Major League Baseball franchise to have moved on four different occasions.
As an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A's comes to grips with their departure
Now, legions of A's fans view the team as the sport's most treacherous under the ownership of billionaire John Fisher, an heir of the family that founded The Gap in 1969 — one year after the A's moved to Oakland, California, from Kansas City, Missouri. Just a few years after embracing “Rooted In Oakland” as their motto, the A's this week are coming to the end of their 57 see-sawing seasons in a city regularly overshadowed by the mystique of its storied neighbor, San Francisco. “I know these times coming to the games are always going to be among the best years of my life,” longtime A's fan Will MacNeil, 40, rued as he contemplated the end of an era that's crushing a community's soul. The A's exodus from Oakland will give the team the dubious distinction of being the first Major League Baseball franchise to have moved on four different occasions.
Rangers look to stop 4-game road slide, play the Athletics
Texas Rangers (74-83, third in the AL West) vs. Oakland Athletics (68-89, fourth in the AL West) Oakland, California; Wednesday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Cody Bradford (6-3, 3.59 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Athletics: Brady Basso (1-0, 2.33 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 16 strikeouts) : LINE Rangers -333, Athletics +260; over/under is 60 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers hit the road against the Oakland Athletics looking to stop a four-game road slide. Oakland has a 37-42 record in home games and a 68-89 record overall. The Athletics are seventh in MLB play with 193 total home runs, averaging 1.2 per game. Texas has a 74-83 record overall and a 30-46 record on the road. The Rangers
A's fans share mixed emotions with final Coliseum series underway
As the Athletics kicked off their final series at the Oakland Coliseum, the mood in the parking lots and stands was more festive than sadness. “Being a fan of the A's since 1973, it is a party,” said A's fan Justin Lapuz of nearby Alameda. Although plans have been made for the A's to play temporarily in Sacramento at a minor-league complex for the next three seasons until a ballpark is built in Las Vegas, there is a lot of red tape to cut through before that happens.
Athletics 5-4 Rangers (Sep 24, 2024) Game Recap
OAKLAND, Calif. -- — Jacob Wilson's single with one out in the ninth inning gave the Oakland Athletics a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in the opener of their final series at the Coliseum. Zack Gelof stole second after leading the inning off with a single, and Wilson hit the first pitch he saw off Josh Sborz (2-2) into center field to win the game.
Wilson gets winning hit in 9th as A's open final series at Coliseum with 5-4 victory over Rangers
Jacob Wilson's single with one out in the ninth inning gave the Oakland Athletics a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night in the opener of their final series at the Coliseum. Zack Gelof stole second after leading the inning off with a single, and Wilson hit the first pitch he saw off Josh Sborz (2-2) into center field for the A's eighth walk-off of the season. A's closer Mason Miller (2-2) escaped a first-and-third jam with one out in the top of the ninth to keep the game tied.
As an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A's comes to grips with their departure
The Athletics had long ago carved out a Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball's most successful — and sad-sack — franchises. Now, legions of A's fans view the team as the sport's most treacherous under the ownership of billionaire John Fisher, an heir of the family that founded The Gap in 1969 — one year after the A's moved to Oakland, California, from Kansas City, Missouri. Just a few years after embracing “Rooted In Oakland” as their motto, the A's this week are coming to the end of their 57 see-sawing seasons in a city regularly overshadowed by the mystique of its storied neighbor, San Francisco. “I know these times coming to the games are always going to be among the best years of my life,” longtime A's fan Will MacNeil, 40, rued as he contemplated the end of an era that's crushing a community's soul.
As an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A's comes to grips with their departure
The Athletics already have carved out Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball's most successful and sad-sack franchises with nine World Series titles and 19 seasons of futility punctuated by 100 or more losses. Now, legions of A's fans view the team as the sport's most treacherous under the ownership of billionaire John Fisher, an heir of the family that founded The Gap in 1969 — one year after the A's moved to Oakland, California, from Kansas City, Missouri.
As an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A's comes to grips with their departure
The Athletics had long ago carved out a Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball's most successful — and sad-sack — franchises. Now, legions of A's fans view the team as the sport's most treacherous under the ownership of billionaire John Fisher, an heir of the family that founded The Gap in 1969 — one year after the A's moved to Oakland from Kansas City. Just a few years after embracing “Rooted In Oakland” as their motto, the A’s this week are coming to the end of their 57 see-sawing seasons in a city regularly overshadowed by the mystique of its storied neighbor, San Francisco.
As an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A's comes to grips with their departure
The Athletics had long ago carved out a Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball's most successful — and sad-sack — franchises. Now, legions of A's fans view the team as the sport's most treacherous under the ownership of billionaire John Fisher, an heir of the family that founded The Gap in 1969 — one year after the A's moved to Oakland from Kansas City. Just a few years after embracing “Rooted In Oakland” as their motto, the A’s this week are coming to the end of their 57 see-sawing seasons in a city regularly overshadowed by the mystique of its storied neighbor, San Francisco.
Top 8 memorable A’s moments at Oakland Coliseum
(KRON) — The Oakland A’s will play their last game in the East Bay on Thursday, wrapping up 57 seasons of baseball at the Oakland Coliseum. The A’s moved to Oakland from Kansas City in 1968, winning four World Series since then. Only the New York Yankees have won more titles in that timeframe. The […]
East Bay native Marcus Semien broken-hearted to see the A's leaving the Oakland Coliseum
OAKLAND — Texas Rangers second baseman Marcus Semien walked into the Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday and immediately the memories came searing through his body. He no longer plays for the Oakland A's, no longer lives in the Bay Area, but this is where his heart and soul will always reside. This is home. He was born and raised in the East Bay. He went became an All-Star-caliber player with the A's. He became a rich man after playing with the A's. And now, after coming to the Coliseum when he was just 5 years old, rooting for Jason Giambi , Miguel Tejada , Jermaine Dye and all of the great A's stars, later playing for the A's and now as a visiting player, it hit him Tuesday night. This will be the
Rangers manager Bochy finds A's relocation 'hard to believe'
Count Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy among those saddened by the Athletics' decision to abandon their longtime home in the East Bay. The former Giants skipper, who guided the Orange and Black to three World Series title over a five-year span, is in town with the Rangers for the final three MLB games to be played at the Oakland Coliseum. Bochy spoke with reporters at length about some of the experiences and memories he collected at the Coliseum over the years. Prior to joining the Rangers in 2023, Bochy only made occasional trips to the Coliseum while managing the San Diego Padres and Giants.
'I'm going to miss it a lot': Visiting players, managers bid farewell to Oakland Coliseum
The line of thinking has been used so many times that it borders on cliché: The A's final season in Oakland has felt like a six-month-long funeral. “It's a pretty surreal thing for someone to tell you these are the last baseball games here,” said former A's shortstop Marcus Semien. Semien's wishful thinking aside, the A's short-term future has been determined. For those who grew up in the Bay Area, the A's impending venture to Sacramento (and, presumably, Las Vegas) has been especially difficult to compartmentalize.
'I'm going to miss it a lot': Visiting players, managers bid farewell to Oakland Coliseum
The line of thinking has been used so many times that it borders on cliché: The A's final season in Oakland has felt like a six-month-long funeral. “It's a pretty surreal thing for someone to tell you these are the last baseball games here,” said former A's shortstop Marcus Semien. Semien's wishful thinking aside, the A's short-term future has been determined. For those who grew up in the Bay Area, the A's impending venture to Sacramento (and, presumably, Las Vegas) has been especially difficult to compartmentalize.
Athletics' Esteury Ruiz Undergoes Knee Surgery to Cap Off Injury-Plagued Season
Oakland Athletics outfielder Esteury Ruiz underwent arthroscopic right knee surgery on Tuesday, the team has announced. The surgery, which was successful, was performed by Dr. Dan Cooper at the Carrell Clinic in Dallas, Texas. Ruiz will undergo rehab over the course of the offseason, although it remains to be seen if he will be 100% healthy by the time Spring Training starts in February. The Athletics had already ruled Ruiz out for the rest of the 2024 season, but not with a knee injury.
A's owner John Fisher's letter sparks inspired news anchor response
After 57 years in Oakland, the Oakland Athletics will play their final home game in the Bay Area on Thursday, September 24 against the Texas Rangers. In an attempt to thank the fans in Oakland, team owner John Fisher sent an email thanking the fans and attempting to explain the situation. Throughout this entire endeavor regarding the A's departure from Oakland, the fans had made it clear that they wanted the team to remain in Oakland. While the team constantly posted poor ticket sales figures, much of that can be explained by ownership's reluctance to update the outdated Oakland Coliseum and/or make impactful signings to keep the A's a competitive team.
Former A's pitcher rips owner John Fisher over public apology ahead of planned move: 'Be an adult'
Former Oakland A's pitcher Trevor May ripped team owner John Fisher after he penned a public apology to fans ahead of the team's final home series at the Coliseum before the franchise's planned move to Las Vegas. Fisher issued the apology, where he acknowledged the "failed" goal of keeping the A's in Oakland, ahead of Tuesday's game against the Texas Rangers.
Oakland A's begin final game series at Coliseum - ESPN 98.1 FM
The Oakland A's (67-89) are playing their final home series at the Coliseum tonight at 9:40 p.m. against the Texas Rangers (74-82). This three-game series marks the end of the A's 57 years in Oakland. The A's will play its home games in Sacramento, California, at Sutter Health Park temporarily for the next three seasons. Leaving behind four World Series Championships, six American League pennants and over 9,000 Major League games, the Oakland A's are set to relocate to Las Vegas in 2028.