Oakland Athletics

Dave Kaval resigns as A’s President

Dave Kaval resigns as A’s President

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dave Kaval, President of the Athletics for the past eight years, announced today that he is resigning to pursue new business opportunities in California. His last day with the team, which is in the process of building a new ballpark in Las Vegas, will be December 31, 2024. “We are grateful…

Beloved HOF Rickey Henderson Passes Away at 65

Beloved HOF Rickey Henderson Passes Away at 65

Oakland — The Bay Area mourned the loss of a baseball legend today. Hall of Fame inductee Rickey Henderson, widely regarded as the greatest leadoff hitter and stolen base player in Major League Baseball history, passed away yesterday, leaving behind a remarkable legacy both on and off the field. Henderson’s illustrious career spanned 24 seasons…

A’s Bid Farewell in Oakland Finale

A’s Bid Farewell in Oakland Finale

Oakland — If you paused for a moment of reflection, you weren’t alone. For the first time in decades, a sold-out ballpark came together to bid farewell to a team that had called the Coliseum home for fifty-six years. It was an emotional day, filled with fans sharing memories of watching the Oakland A’s play…

Oakland players Reflect on Their memories with the A’s

Oakland players Reflect on Their memories with the A’s

Oakland – Marcus Jensen, the Quality Control Coach for the Oakland A’s, has been with the organization for nine seasons. A former player himself, Jensen began his coaching career in 2009 within the A’s minor league system. After the 2014 season, the former catcher was promoted to hitting coach for Oakland. Reflecting on his roots…

Chapman’s return spoiled, A’s beat Blue Jays 5-1

Chapman’s return spoiled, A’s beat Blue Jays 5-1

OAKLAND – The A’s played in front of their biggest crowd tonight, they hosted the Toronto Blue Jays in a three-game series. Matt Chapman’s return to Oakland was spoiled by a pair of home runs by both Ramon Laureano and Stephen Vogt in the fifth and sixth frames to give the A’s a 5-1 victory…

A’s pitching exasperated by the Toronto Blue Jays

A’s pitching exasperated by the Toronto Blue Jays

OAKLAND – Marcus Semien knew how to close out the series.  Facing his former team, he left it all on the field as a reminder to what he meant to the Oakland A’s.  Semien’s four-hit outing was a masterpiece to lead off a lineup of fierce hitters. “Four-hit game is pretty good,” A’s manager Bob…

The Astros spoil the A’s Home Opener

The Astros spoil the A’s Home Opener

Oakland – There’s nothing like Opening Day and this year Major League Baseball has allowed fans to attend but only at twenty-five percent capacity since the world is still dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.  For the Oakland A’s, the fans the brightest part of tonight’s game. 10,436 people came out to watch a ball game…

Coliseum Accessible Voting Location to Open for Voting on Oct. 31 through Nov. 3

Coliseum Accessible Voting Location to Open for Voting on Oct. 31 through Nov. 3

Alameda County voters can vote in person in the Oakland Arena, vote from their car, or drop off a completed mail-in ballot OAKLAND, Calif. – The Coliseum Accessible Voting Location will open to all Alameda County residents on Saturday, Oct. 31 through Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 3. The Coliseum Accessible Voting Location will include…

A’s playoff hopes end after 11-6 loss in ALDS

A’s playoff hopes end after 11-6 loss in ALDS

Los Angeles – The Houston Astros move on to their fourth straight American League Championship Series while the Oakland A’s ponder what’s next.  In another must-win performance, the A’s fell short today when they lost 11-6 to the Astros. It was an incredible season that ended too soon.  Oakland made their ninth appearance in the…

A’s beat Astros 9-7, avoid sweep in ALDS

A’s beat Astros 9-7, avoid sweep in ALDS

Los Angeles – Chad Pinder said yesterday after Oakland lost 5-2 to the Houston Astros that all the A’s needed was one big hit or one big inning.  That big hit came in seventh when Pinder went deep to right field for a three-run homer to tie the game.  The A’s avoided a sweep and…

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