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Sep 7, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher T.J. McFarland (48) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

A's targeting ground balls in Sacramento

The Athletics will be playing in a completely alien ballpark to them in 2025, and figuring out the ballpark factors early could be the difference between a good season and falling short

Jason Burke
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Sep 7, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher T.J. McFarland (48) throws a pitch against the Detroit Tigers during the seventh inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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A's targeting ground balls in Sacramento

The Athletics will be playing in a completely alien ballpark to them in 2025, and figuring out the ballpark factors early could be the difference between a good season and falling short

Jason Burke
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Dec 4, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the Las Vegas strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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What happens if A's Vegas ballpark exceeds $1.5 billion estimate?

The A's proposed ballpark in Las Vegas is expected to cost $1.5 billion, but what if the final price tag ends up being higher?

Jason Burke
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Sep 26, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Mason Miller (19) celebrates after defeating the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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How Should the A's Build Their Bullpen for 2025?

The Athletics bullpen was solid in 2024; they ranked T-15 in many statistics and were called upon a lot this season with all of the inconsistencies from the A's

Matthew Kalinowski
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Sep 21, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher JP Sears (38) delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees in the first inning at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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A's GM David Forst on adjusting to Sacramento's park factors in 2025

The A's could have a huge home field advantage if they can figure out how to gain an edge in Sacramento, so we asked GM David Forst about some of their plans for the offseason

Jason Burke
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Mar 28, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics fans wave “Sell” flags to protest ownership plans to move to the franchise to Las Vegas, before a game between the Athletics and Cleveland Guardians at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-USA TODAY Sports
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A's Fans Bring "SELL" to SFMOMA in Last Act of Defiance Towards Owner John Fisher

Oakland A's fans decided to bring "SELL" inspired art to SFMOMA on Sunday in an effort to show avid art consumed and A's owner John Fisher the hurt that's he's caused in his community.

Jason Burke
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Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A Las Vegas Blvd. and the strip sign. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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A's "Rounding Third Base and Headed for Home" in Las Vegas?

The Oakland A's proposed relocation to Las Vegas is "rounding third base and headed home" if you ask the right people. Those same people haven't been able to show much proof that things are moving forward at all.

Jason Burke
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Aug 22, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; General view of the baseballs during batting practice between the Oakland Athletics and the Miami Marlins at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports
Relocation

A's Admit They Could Have Tried Harder

The Oakland A's haven't tried terribly hard to bring fans to the Coliseum in recent years, and their recent announcement shows they could have tried a whole lot harder.

Jason Burke
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Sep 7, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; A thermometer reads over 100 degrees during the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
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A's Sacramento Move Also Impacts the San Francisco Giants

The heat will be a big factor at Sutter Health Park, where both the Oakland A's and Sacramento River Cats will play in 2025

Jason Burke
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Aug 7, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; A general view of Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before a game between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports
Relocation

Could the A's Open Up Mount Davis for Final Game at Coliseum?

If the Oakland A's open up Mount Davis, that would provide an extra 20,000 seats for the final game in Oakland.

Jason Burke
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Jun 9, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Mason Miller (19) gestures after the end of the top if the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports
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The Sneaky Mason Miller Deal

If the Oakland Athletics receive a trade package good enough to move closer Mason Miller, it could be from this team

Jason Burke
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Oakland Ballers to Play First Home Game

The Oakland Ballers are set to play the first home game in franchise history in front of a sold out crowd on Tuesday.

Jason Burke
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May 30, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder Miguel Andujar (22) looks on while on deck to bat during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports
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Miguel Andujar Just Keeps Hitting

The Oakland A's like to provide opportunities to players, and this former New York Yankee appears to be the latest beneficiary

Jason Burke
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S.F. Giants fans may be getting taste of life without the A's in town
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S.F. Giants fans may be getting taste of life without the A's in town

The Giants and longtime PA announcer Renel Brooks-Moon have parted ways

Jason Burke
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Why A's attendance in Las Vegas this weekend does and does not matter
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Why A's attendance in Las Vegas this weekend does and does not matter

Fans came out to Las Vegas Ballpark for A's baseball, but neither game was at full capacity

Jason Burke
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Oakland A's new Las Vegas ballpark apparently glows
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Oakland A's new Las Vegas ballpark apparently glows

The A's showed off a 3D rendering of the new ballpark, and it glows

Jason Burke
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Oakland A's Owner John Fisher has two versions of the truth
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Oakland A's Owner John Fisher has two versions of the truth

How will A's owner John Fisher be paying for his ballpark in Las Vegas? There are a couple of versions out there

Jason Burke
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S.F. Giants Matt Chapman Happy to Play for an Ownership That's Willing to Spend
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S.F. Giants Matt Chapman Happy to Play for an Ownership That's Willing to Spend

Former A's third baseman Matt Chapman sends a couple shots John Fisher's way

Jason Burke
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A's relocation, MLB's jersey problem, and short-term profits
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A's relocation, MLB's jersey problem, and short-term profits

The way Major League Baseball has been operating doesn't seem like they're planning for a long-term future for the sport

Jason Burke
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Rob Manfred is at it again
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Rob Manfred is at it again

MLB's commissioner suggests A's fans just root for the Giants

Jason Burke
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Three potential outcomes for A's lease extension meeting with Oakland
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Three potential outcomes for A's lease extension meeting with Oakland

Will the two sides be able to come together to keep the A's in Oakland for three years, or potentially longer?

Jason Burke
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So you don't like the job A's GM David Forst is doing
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So you don't like the job A's GM David Forst is doing

Building the roster for the Oakland A's is not an easy job

Jason Burke
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Rob Manfred Hints that Patience may be Wearing Thin with A's Situation
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Rob Manfred Hints that Patience may be Wearing Thin with A's Situation

The A's need to find an interim home for at least three seasons and have blown by at least three deadlines set by the league

Jason Burke
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Could the "Flip Tax" Keep the A's in Oakland?
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Could the "Flip Tax" Keep the A's in Oakland?

The flip tax has given A's fans hope that if Fisher sells it will be to keep the A's in Oakland

Jason Burke
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Does a Path for the A's to Stay in Oakland Exist?
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Does a Path for the A's to Stay in Oakland Exist?

What happens to the Oakland A's if John Fisher Sells the team?

Jason Burke
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Did the A's Finally Make Tangible Progress in Las Vegas?
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Did the A's Finally Make Tangible Progress in Las Vegas?

The Oakland A's move to Las Vegas may look like a done deal, but...

Jason Burke
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