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Sep 1, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Mason Miller (19) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the tenth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Report: A's finding it hard to make trades, add on

The A's need to improve during their first season in Sacramento, or else the excitement level in the new city will dwindle. They're also having a tough time adding on to their roster.

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Sep 1, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Mason Miller (19) pitches against the Texas Rangers during the tenth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Report: A's finding it hard to make trades, add on

The A's need to improve during their first season in Sacramento, or else the excitement level in the new city will dwindle. They're also having a tough time adding on to their roster.

Jason Burke
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Aug 24, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; A general view of Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum as seen from fan seating section 317 before a major league baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees deal puts Oakland's ask into perspective

With the Tampa Bay Rays and New York Yankees agreeing on a rent price for 2025, the city of Oakland's rent ask from the A's is put into perspective.

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The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays MLB team, was torn off by Hurricane Milton's powerful winds. Satellite imagery from Maxar shows the destruction on Oct. 10, 2024. Prior to landfall, the stadium was converted into a base camp for emergency responders.
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Reminder to Tampa Bay Rays Fans: The Funding in Las Vegas Isn't Team Specific

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to build a new ballpark and have run into some issues with local politicians.

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Oct 1, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco Giants president of baseball operations Buster Posey reacts during an introductory press conference at Oracle Park.  Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images
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Are the San Francisco Giants messing up their opportunity this winter?

The San Francisco Giants only get one chance at their first offseason with the A's out of Oakland, and so far they're not inspiring a ton of confidence.

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May 29, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics helmets are stacked near the field before the game against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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The Last Six Players to Wear Oakland A's Jerseys

Tuesday in the Arizona Fall League, the Mesa Solar Sox played their final road game, which marks the final time that "Oakland" will be worn across the chests of A's players.

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The logo of the Oakland Athletics is seen on the jersey in 2021.
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Athletics remove "Oakland" from social media

The Oakland Athletics are no more. Today, they switched their name to just "Athletics" while also unveiling a new logo.

Jason Burke
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May 6, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Jose Earthquakes and Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher looks towards the pitch after a match against the Los Angeles FC at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
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A's owner John Fisher to make $1 billion pledge for Las Vegas ballpark

A's owner John Fisher has promised that he's going to pay $1 billion to build a ballpark in Las Vegas--but we're still skeptical.

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 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 left-hander JP Sears on where he improved the most in 2024

A's pitcher JP Sears had a similar statistical season in 2024 to what he did in 2023, so A's on SI asked him where he saw improvements this past season.

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Sep 1, 2024; Las Vegas Nevada, USA; The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Former Miami Marlins President Doesn't Believe A's John Fisher Will Get His Valuation

Former Miami Marlins president David Samson explains why he doesn't believe John Fisher will get his valuation for the franchise at $2 billion.

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Jun 21, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Major League Baseball Player Association executive director Tony Clark speaks during a presentation at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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MLBPA reportedly didn't get close to filing grievance with MLB over A's in Sacramento

The MLBPA reportedly didn't get close to filing a grievance against MLB in regard to the A's playing surface in Sacramento.

Jason Burke
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Jul 19, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; A sign reads Doris get ur kid    in reference to Doris Fisher, mother of Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher, during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images
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A's still looking for investors at high valuation in Las Vegas

Something weird is going on with the A's move to Las Vegas. Too many people are saying everything is fine for everything to be fine.

Jason Burke
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Sep 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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A's involved in more renderings mayhem

The A's were involved in Bally's renderings release, and apparently those are junk too.

Jason Burke
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Sutter Health Park in Sacramento
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A's will play on grass, not turf, in Sacramento

The A's will be playing on natural grass in Sacramento, which fixes one problem, but potentially creates another.

Jason Burke
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Aug 14, 2022; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The Las Vegas sign on the Las Vegas strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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A's Las Vegas plans sound like they're going great

The A's Las Vegas plans have been a topic of discussion all week, and on Thursday some interesting things were said that were just a bit odd.

Jason Burke
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Nov 26, 2023; Paradise, Nevada, USA; A Las Vegas Blvd. and the strip sign. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Report: A's claim financing in Las Vegas "in place"

Those close to the A's are saying that the funding for their proposed Las Vegas ballpark is "in place." Yet, that report raised even more questions.

Jason Burke
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Feb 7, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The Tropicana hotel and casino on the strip.  Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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A's will not be unveiling financing at upcoming Las Vegas meeting

The A's upcoming meeting with the Las Vegas Stadium Authority will not include how John Fisher plans to finance the ballpark

Jason Burke
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Jul 22, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Miami Heat guard Isaiah Stevens (50) dribbles the ball against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images
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How NBA expansion could impact the A's to Las Vegas

With NBA expansion seemingly on the horizon, MLB is set to be the last sport in the door in Las Vegas.

Jason Burke
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Sep 26, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher T.J. McFarland (48) high fives outfielder Lawrence Butler (4) after defeating the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images
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A's outfielder Lawrence Butler didn't technically say that

Oakland Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler has had a quote from a recent interview passed around, but the context from the quote is completely missing.

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Sep 1, 2024; Las Vegas Nevada, USA; The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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A's "Have Funding" for Las Vegas Ballpark

Recent comments want everyone to believe the A's have the private financing for their proposed ballpark in Las Vegas.

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Feb 7, 2024; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The Tropicana hotel and casino on the strip.  Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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Tropicana Las Vegas set to implode

The A's potential home in Las Vegas is being cleared on Wednesday morning, with the implosion of the Tropicana Hotel.

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Sutter Health Park in Sacramento
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A's "not 100% certain" on turf in Sacramento

The A's expectation is that they will be playing on turf in Sacramento, but they are not "100% certain" just yet.

Jason Burke
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Nov 26, 2023; 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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Latest on A's proposed move to Las Vegas

The A's are supposedly headed to Las Vegas, but the next couple of months should tell us everything we need to know about the proposed move.

Jason Burke
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Sep 30, 2024; San Francisco, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) holds onto the ball during Media Day at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images
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Warriors' Steph Curry on A's Relocation

Golden State Warriors living legend Stephen Curry on the A's leaving Oakland this past weekend.

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Oakland A's fans tailgate prior to Thursday's final game at the Coliseum.
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Oakland A's fans celebrate in the Coliseum parking lot one last time

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