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John Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las Vegas
Read full article: John Fisher pledges $1 billion to construction of A's stadium in Las VegasAthletics executive Sandy Dean says club owner John Fisher and his family will invest $1 billion into the construction of a stadium in Las Vegas and U.S. Bank and Goldman Sachs will offer a $300 million loan.
Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968
Read full article: Athletics bid emotional farewell to Oakland Coliseum that they called home since 1968Manager and former Oakland outfielder Mark Kotsay fought tears as the Athletics bid an emotional farewell to their beloved Coliseum they’ve called home since 1968, complete with all its quirks like plumbing problems and rally possums.
Langford and García homer as the Rangers beat the A's 5-1 in final scheduled night game at Coliseum
Read full article: Langford and García homer as the Rangers beat the A's 5-1 in final scheduled night game at ColiseumWyatt Langford and Adolis García homered to help the Texas Rangers spoil the final scheduled night baseball game at the Oakland Coliseum, beating the Athletics 5-1.
White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the Athletics
Read full article: White Sox end AL record-tying losing streak at 21 games with a 5-1 victory over the AthleticsAndrew Benintendi hit a two-run homer and the Chicago White Sox snapped their American League record-tying losing streak at 21 games on Tuesday night, beating the Oakland Athletics 5-1.
White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A's
Read full article: White Sox lose 21st straight game, tying AL record set by 1988 Baltimore Orioles, falling 5-1 to A'sThe Chicago White Sox lost their 21st straight game, tying the American League record with a 5-1 defeat to the Oakland Athletics as Max Schuemann hit a tiebreaking, two-run single in the fourth inning.
Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustration
Read full article: Oakland All-Star closer Mason Miller breaks left pinky finger pounding training table in frustrationOakland Athletics All-Star closer Mason Miller broke the pinky finger on his non-pitching hand when he pounded a table in frustration after he was reminded he had to do postgame lifting following Monday night’s game against Houston.
All-Star pitcher who was likely to be traded this week breaks hand punching table
Read full article: All-Star pitcher who was likely to be traded this week breaks hand punching tableAn All-Star pitcher who was probably going to be traded this week broke his hand while punching a table in frustration.
Mike Trout leaving rehab assignment, returning to Southern California to be re-evaluated
Read full article: Mike Trout leaving rehab assignment, returning to Southern California to be re-evaluatedLos Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout will not play Wednesday night for Triple-A Salt Lake and is leaving his minor league rehab assignment after one game to be re-evaluated in Southern California.
Angels OF Mike Trout leaves early from first rehab start in minors due to knee soreness
Read full article: Angels OF Mike Trout leaves early from first rehab start in minors due to knee sorenessLos Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout lasted just two innings of his first rehab start in the minors due to soreness in his surgically-repaired left knee.
A's exec tells Las Vegas officials the club plans to leave $30 million in public money on the table
Read full article: A's exec tells Las Vegas officials the club plans to leave $30 million in public money on the tableOakland Athletics executive Sandy Dean has told the Las Vegas Stadium Authority that the club does not expect to spend the entire $380 million in public money allocated to build a new stadium in Las Vegas.
Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics' 8 homers in 18-3 rout of Phillies
Read full article: Lawrence Butler hits 3 of Athletics' 8 homers in 18-3 rout of PhilliesLawrence Butler hit three home runs, Brent Rooker and Seth Brown each had two homers, and the Oakland Athletics routed the first-placed Philadelphia Phillies 18-3.
Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitar
Read full article: Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitarThe Minnesota Twins have a new home run celebration — and players and fans are going crazy over it.
Josh Naylor's 3 RBIs sends Guardians to 6-2 win, sweep of A's and continues best start since 1999
Read full article: Josh Naylor's 3 RBIs sends Guardians to 6-2 win, sweep of A's and continues best start since 1999Josh Naylor delivered a clutch, three-run double in the seventh inning as the Guardians continued their best start in 25 years with a 6-2 win over the Oakland Athletics to complete a three-game sweep.
Ken Holtzman, MLB's winningest Jewish pitcher who won 3 World Series with Oakland, has died at 78
Read full article: Ken Holtzman, MLB's winningest Jewish pitcher who won 3 World Series with Oakland, has died at 78Ken Holtzman, MLB’s winningest Jewish pitcher who threw two no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs and helped the Oakland Athletics win three straight World Series championships in the 1970s, has died.
Zack Gelof delivers as the Oakland A's cruise past the Detroit Tigers 7-1
Read full article: Zack Gelof delivers as the Oakland A's cruise past the Detroit Tigers 7-1Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1.
Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas move
Read full article: Oakland Athletics fans boycott home opener outside stadium in protest of Las Vegas moveMany fans at the Oakland Coliseum were still hanging out in the parking lot when Alex Wood delivered the first pitch of the season for the Athletics against the Cleveland Guardians.
Las Vegas fans get first look at A's since stadium funding and relocation were approved
Read full article: Las Vegas fans get first look at A's since stadium funding and relocation were approvedThe Oakland Athletics return to Las Vegas this weekend for exhibition games against Milwaukee, their first appearance since announcing the relocation to what the team envisions as its future home city.
A's release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera House
Read full article: A's release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera HouseThe Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tuesday of the club’s planned $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas that show five overlapping layers with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House.
Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from Giants
Read full article: Athletics sign lefty Alex Wood, acquire righty Ross Stripling from GiantsFree agent left-hander Alex Wood has agreed to an $8.5 million, one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics, who also acquired right-hander Ross Stripling and cash from the San Francisco Giants.
MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028
Read full article: MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028The Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas has been approved by Major League Baseball team owners in a 30-0 vote.
MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las Vegas
Read full article: MLB team owners set to vote Thursday on proposed relocation of Athletics to Las VegasMajor League Baseball owners are set to vote on the proposed relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting Thursday.
Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nears
Read full article: Oakland A's fans send MLB owners 'Stay In Oakland' boxes as Las Vegas vote nearsA devoted group of Bay Area baseball fans have sent “Stay In Oakland” boxes to 15 Major League Baseball team owners, imploring them to vote no on the team's planned relocation to Las Vegas.
Miller and Márquez joined by 5 first-time World Series umpires for Fall Classic
Read full article: Miller and Márquez joined by 5 first-time World Series umpires for Fall ClassicBill Miller and Alfonso Márquez will be joined by five first-time World Series umpires when the Texas Rangers play the Arizona Diamondbacks.
A's pitcher Trevor May rips Oakland owner John Fisher in retirement video: 'Sell the team, dude'
Read full article: A's pitcher Trevor May rips Oakland owner John Fisher in retirement video: 'Sell the team, dude'Athletics reliever Trevor May ripped Oakland owner John Fisher and implored him to sell the franchise while announcing his retirement Monday in an empassioned video message.
Detroit Tigers still haven’t been eliminated from playoff race with 9 games left 👀
Read full article: Detroit Tigers still haven’t been eliminated from playoff race with 9 games left 👀It’s late September, and the Detroit Tigers still haven’t been eliminated from the playoff race. All they have to do is win their last nine games and they’ve got a chance.
The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck
Read full article: The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deckThe Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida.
Astros' Hunter Brown and bullpen keep Athletics hitless through 8 innings
Read full article: Astros' Hunter Brown and bullpen keep Athletics hitless through 8 inningsHouston Astros pitchers Hunter Brown, Rafael Montero, Héctor Neris and Bryan Abreu have held the Oakland Athletics hitless through eight innings.
Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before game against Guardians
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before game against GuardiansShohei Ohtani appears to be nearing a return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup after injuring his right oblique muscles in batting practice early in the week.
Say cheese: Ohtani body double finds way into Angels' team photo
Read full article: Say cheese: Ohtani body double finds way into Angels' team photoIt is next to impossible to replace all that Shohei Ohtani can do when standing on a baseball field, although the Los Angeles Angels did their best for a few minutes Tuesday.
Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow healsShohei Ohtani’s agent says the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his latest elbow injury.
Scherzer sharp as Rangers beat A's for 8th straight win
Read full article: Scherzer sharp as Rangers beat A's for 8th straight winMax Scherzer had six strikeouts and pitched three-hit ball over seven innings and the Texas Rangers extended their longest winning streak in seven years to eight games, beating the last-place Oakland Athletics 6-1.
Detroit Tigers hold one of worst teams in MLB history to 2 singles, still manage to lose
Read full article: Detroit Tigers hold one of worst teams in MLB history to 2 singles, still manage to loseThe Detroit Tigers held one of the worst teams in MLB history to just two measly singles in 10 innings on Tuesday, and still managed to find a way to lose the game.
Governor signs public funding bill for new A's stadium in Vegas, growing global sports destination
Read full article: Governor signs public funding bill for new A's stadium in Vegas, growing global sports destinationNevada Gov. Joe Lombardo has signed into law a $380 million public financing package to help build a Major League Baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip.
MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas
Read full article: MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics' move to Las VegasMajor League Baseball laid out a detailed process to approve the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas, which appears set to become the second shift of a franchise in the last half-century.
Oakland Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas
Read full article: Oakland Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to VegasThe Oakland Athletics have cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof.
Bill to help finance a Las Vegas ballpark for Oakland A's passes Nevada Senate, heads to Assembly
Read full article: Bill to help finance a Las Vegas ballpark for Oakland A's passes Nevada Senate, heads to AssemblyA stadium financing bill aimed at drawing the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas cleared one hurdle Tuesday after passing the Nevada Senate — with requirements strengthening its benefits to the community.
Yankees' Steinbrenner irked by A's and other low-spenders, says it's 'not good for the game'
Read full article: Yankees' Steinbrenner irked by A's and other low-spenders, says it's 'not good for the game'The New York Yankees’ Hal Steinbrenner says he’s open to other baseball owners’ consideration of proposing a salary cap for 2027, but only if small-market teams like the Oakland Athletics are subject to a payroll floor, too.
Nevada Senate vote on proposed A's stadium in Las Vegas extended until next week
Read full article: Nevada Senate vote on proposed A's stadium in Las Vegas extended until next weekThe Nevada Senate adjourned on Thursday without voting on a a financing bill for a proposed $1.5 billion Las Vegas Strip stadium for the Oakland Athletics, extending the special legislative session into the next week amid negotiations over whether to contribute $380 million in public funding to the project.
A's score winning run on a Braves fielding error for 2nd 2-game win streak of season
Read full article: A's score winning run on a Braves fielding error for 2nd 2-game win streak of seasonSeth Brown scored on a fielding error by Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley in the ninth inning, and the Oakland Athletics beat the Braves 2-1 on Tuesday night, recording consecutive victories for the second time this season.
Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900
Read full article: Astros send A's to most losses through 53 games to start season since 1900Hunter Brown struck out a career-high 10 over seven innings and retired 16 straight hitters during one stretch, Corey Julks drove in three runs on a pair of singles and the Houston Astros bounced back from being shut out the two previous games to beat the Oakland Athletics 5-2.
Manfred: Vote on Athletics' Las Vegas move could take place at June meetings
Read full article: Manfred: Vote on Athletics' Las Vegas move could take place at June meetingsBaseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics’ prospective move to Las Vegas potentially could come when the league’s owners meet next month.
A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper let go after racial slur on air
Read full article: A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper let go after racial slur on airOakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper was let go by NBC Sports California after using a racial slur during a telecast while describing a trip to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.
A's set record for starters not getting wins to begin season
Read full article: A's set record for starters not getting wins to begin seasonJeurys Familia gave up a one-run lead in the ninth for Oakland and Cincinnati's Jake Fraley hit a broken-bat double to give the Reds a 3-2 win over the Athletics.
Manfred: 'Sorry' for Oakland fans; A's can compete in Vegas
Read full article: Manfred: 'Sorry' for Oakland fans; A's can compete in VegasBaseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he feels “sorry for the fans in Oakland” about the Athletics' plans to relocate to Las Vegas but denies claims by Oakland's mayor that the franchise used negotiations with the city as leverage.
Nevada lawmakers await details of A's land buy in Las Vegas
Read full article: Nevada lawmakers await details of A's land buy in Las VegasNevada legislative leaders said Thursday that they had little information about the Oakland Athletics’ plans to move to Las Vegas, beyond that a land purchase deal is in place, a funding bill is coming and there is no timeline for action.
Rays rout A's 11-0, tie best MLB opening in 20 years at 9-0
Read full article: Rays rout A's 11-0, tie best MLB opening in 20 years at 9-0The Tampa Bay Rays matched the best start to a major league season in 20 years, routing the Oakland Athletics 11-0 for a 9-0 record as Drew Rasmussen combined on a one-hitter and Brandon Lowe hit a grand slam.
Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team trade
Read full article: Murphy to Braves, William Contreras to Brews in 3-team tradeThe Atlanta Braves have acquired catcher Sean Murphy from the Oakland Athletics as part of a three-team deal that also sent All-Star catcher William Contreras to the Milwaukee Brewers.
Mets beat Athletics 9-2 to extend division lead over Braves
Read full article: Mets beat Athletics 9-2 to extend division lead over BravesChris Bassitt pitched eight sharp innings in his return to Oakland, Eduardo Escobar hit a grand slam and the New York Mets extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Athletics 9-2.
Mariners rookie OF Rodriguez on 10-day IL with back strain
Read full article: Mariners rookie OF Rodriguez on 10-day IL with back strainSeattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, a leading candidate for the AL Rookie of the Year award, has been put on the 10-day injured list because of a lower back strain.
Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A's
Read full article: Valdez has MLB-record 25th quality start, Astros down A'sFramber Valdez set a major league record with his 25th straight quality start, and Yordan Alvarez and Martin Maldonado had four RBIs each to help the Houston Astros to an 11-2 rout of the Oakland Athletics.
Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch Mets
Read full article: Olson HR vs former team, surging Braves top A's, catch MetsMatt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping Mets atop the NL East.
Report: Detroit Tigers willing to trade ‘just about everyone,’ including Tarik Skubal
Read full article: Report: Detroit Tigers willing to trade ‘just about everyone,’ including Tarik SkubalThe Detroit Tigers are willing to trade “just about everyone,” including budding ace Tarik Skubal, ahead of the MLB trade deadline next week, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
Detroit Tigers back in last-place -- will we see change, or is Chris Ilitch still ‘very pleased’?
Read full article: Detroit Tigers back in last-place -- will we see change, or is Chris Ilitch still ‘very pleased’?The Detroit Tigers fell to 20 games below .500 after another miserable, winless weekend, and now, they’ve recaptured their all-too-familiar spot at the bottom of the AL Central.
Oakland Police: four fans hurt when hit by bullet fragments
Read full article: Oakland Police: four fans hurt when hit by bullet fragmentsFour baseball fans were injured by bullet fragments from outside the Coliseum while attending a postgame July 4 fireworks show, according to Oakland Police and the Athletics.
Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3
Read full article: Judge, Stanton homer to bail out Taillon, Yanks top A's 5-3Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered to fuel the New York Yankees’ major league-best 24th comeback victory, bailing out Jameson Taillon in a 5-3 win over the Oakland Athletics.
A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 games
Read full article: A's hold off Bosox, avoid sweep for just 2nd win in 15 gamesPaul Blackburn continued his road success by pitching sharply into the sixth inning, Christian Bethancourt hit a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics held off the Boston Red Sox 4-3 for just their second victory in 15 games.
Brown slam helps A's beat Guardians 10-5, stop 10-game skid
Read full article: Brown slam helps A's beat Guardians 10-5, stop 10-game skidSeth Brown hit a grand slam to cap a five-run seventh inning, and the Oakland Athletics stopped a 10-game losing streak _ their longest in 11 years _ by defeating the Cleveland Indians 10-5.
Guardians rally for 3 in 9th, send A's to 10th straight loss
Read full article: Guardians rally for 3 in 9th, send A's to 10th straight lossJosé Ramírez doubled twice, then homered to begin a three-run rally in the bottom of the ninth inning as the Cleveland Guardians sent Oakland to its 10th straight loss, beating the Athletics 3-2.
Woman literally uses a saw to play haunting rendition of National Anthem at MLB game
Read full article: Woman literally uses a saw to play haunting rendition of National Anthem at MLB gameIf you’re a sports fan, you’ve probably heard hundreds of variations of the National Anthem. But have you ever heard it played with a saw -- you know, the thing used to cut wood?
Tigers lose 4 of 5 games vs. Oakland, which came to Detroit on 9-game losing streak
Read full article: Tigers lose 4 of 5 games vs. Oakland, which came to Detroit on 9-game losing streakThe Oakland Athletics couldn’t do anything right in the weeks leading up to their trip to Detroit, but the Tigers proved to be the perfect antidote.
Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3
Read full article: Irvin pitches into 7th, A's take 3 of 4 from Rays, 6-3Cole Irvin pitched into the seventh inning,and the Oakland Athletics beat Tampa Bay 6-3 to take three of four from the Rays, Irvin allowed three runs and five hits in 6 1/3 innings as the rebuilding A’s under new manager Mark Kotsay improved to 4-3.