The Athletics' official address is in West Sacramento, but if a celebration of Oakland sports Saturday is any indication, the community that supported them for the last 57 years is thriving without them. Fans Fest 2025 had a different vibe than the inaugural event a year ago, before news had broken of the A's plans for a temporary stopover in the state capital while awaiting new digs in Las Vegas. “It's kind of like an ex-girlfriend,” said Jorge Leon of the non-profit Oakland 68s. The 68s and Last Dive Bar put on the event, staged in the area of Raimondi Park (home of the Pioneer League Oakland Ballers) and the Prescott Market.

Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler believes he’s one of the more slept-on names in MLB.

The Athletics are out of Oakland and playing their first season in Sacramento. After playing an important role in the New York Mets' run to the NLCS, Severino is joining an Athletics team looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. “Nobody's expecting us to come out and make the playoffs,” Severino said.

Athletics players are no longer pawns in a war between Oakland and Major League Baseball.

The Chicago Cubs will face the Athletics in an MLB Opening Day game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on Monday, March 31, 2025 (3/31/25). GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred shared conflicting feelings about the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers this week, praising the franchise's competitive spirit in one breath before worrying about the financial disparity they've created in the next.

With baseball season approaching and the Athletics playing in Sacramento, there are many players fans should look out for in 2025. Spring training started February 20 in Arizona and since then the Athletics have been training and playing games ahead of the inaugural season in Sacramento. Since moving to Sacramento, the Athletics department has acquired significant prospects, such as Luis Severino and Shotaro Morii, and extended Brent Rooker's contract.

The New York Mets have had their fair share of bad luck when it comes to pitching injuries. While there’s

Robert Awtry Locker Chicago White Sox Pitcher Bats: Both Throws: Right Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 Born: March 15, 1938, George, IA Signed: Signed by the Chicago White as an amateur free agent, June 14, 1960 Major League Teams: Chicago White Sox 1965-69; Seattle Pilots 1969; Milwaukee Brewers 1970; Oakland Athletics 1970-72; Chicago Cubs 1973, 1975 World Series Appearances: Oakland Athletics 1972 Died: August 15, 2022, Bozeman, MT (age 84) Sinker baller Bob Locker was a durable reliever throughout his ten seasons in the majors, appearing in at least 45 games in every season except his last. He led the American League in games pitched with 77 in 1967, a year in which he earned an impressive 2.09

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said players can now wear "well-groomed beards," ending a tradition that was created by his father George Steinbrenner in the 1970s.

Jackets' offensive explosion early led by Burress and Hernandez supports another strong McKee outing

Before signing with the Yankees ahead of the 1977 season, Jackson spent 1968-75 with the Oakland Athletics, a team that became known as the Mustache Gang at the encouragement of owner Charles O. Finley. Acquired from Seattle before the 2005 season, Johnson trimmed his shoulder-length hair and was clean shaven when he reported for spring training.

The Colorado Rockies added another piece to their bullpen on Wednesday by agreeing to a $2 million, one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander. The 35-year-old Alexander is coming off a season with the Athletics in which he finished with a 1-3 record and 2.56 ERA over 45 appearances. Alexander has spent parts of 10 seasons with Kansas City (2015-17), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-2021), San Francisco (2022-23) and the Athletics.

The Athletics and star outfielder Lawrence Butler reportedly have begun talks for a long-term contract extension.

The Colorado Rockies added another piece to their bullpen on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year Major League deal with left-hander Scott Alexander. The 35-year-old Alexander is coming off a season with the Athletics in which he finished with a 1-3 record and 2.56 ERA over 45 appearances. Alexander has spent parts of 10 seasons with Kansas City (2015-17), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-2021), San Francisco (2022-23) and the Athletics.

Rob Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close to a major league experience as it can possibly be.”

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called the Athletics temporary home charming but reiterated he expects the franchise will open its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028. Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close to a major league experience as it can possibly be.” “It was a really positive day,” Manfred said Tuesday.

The 34-year-old Graveman missed last season following surgery in January 2024 to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.

Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay watches the action on the field during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, June 29, 2024, in Phoenix. MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Manager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate a difficult three seasons while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure from Oakland. Kotsay and the Athletics announced Monday that they've agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029. The deal coincided with the team's first full-squad workout of spring training, and dozens of players and coaches were in attendance for the manager's news conference.

MESA, Ariz, (KTXL) – Athletics general manager David Forst held a press conference on Monday morning at the A’s spring training facility in Mesa to announce a contract extension for manager Mark Kotsay that will run through the 2028 season. The contract extension also includes a team option for the 2029 season. Kotsay, 49, is […]

The deal coincided with the team’s first full-squad workout of spring training.