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May 16, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval talks on the field before the game against the Minnesota Twins at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Dave Kaval's Exit From A's Signals...Something

The Athletics will be without a full-time president in the coming days, with the team announcing the impending departure of Dave Kaval after eight years.

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Dave Kaval's Exit From A's Signals...Something

The Athletics will be without a full-time president in the coming days, with the team announcing the impending departure of Dave Kaval after eight years.

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Sep 23, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval sits in the dugout before the game against the New York Mets at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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A's President Dave Kaval Resigns

The A's, in the midst of a proposed relocation to Las Vegas, will be on the search for a new president with the resignation of Dave Kaval

Jan 17, 2023; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst answers questions from the media as newly signed pitcher Shintaro Fujinami is introduced by the team at a press conference. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images

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A's Need to Keep Spending to Appease MLBPA

The Athletics are back on revenue sharing, which comes with some rules. One of them is that they have to spend that money on the on-field product. As of right now, the A's are short of where they need to be.

Oct 16, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Luis Severino (40) reacts after an out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fifth inning during game three of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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3 Takeaways From A's Luis Severino Signing

The A's have signed former New York Mets right-hander Luis Severino to a three-year deal

Sep 22, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

A's get agreements in Las Vegas

The Athletics signed three agreements with the Las Vegas Stadium Authority on Thursday

Nov 24, 2024; Paradise, Nevada, USA; The Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign on the strip. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Is the A's Proposed Ballpark in Las Vegas Still Feasible?

The A's proposed ballpark in Las Vegas just went up in projected cost.

Aug 24, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics outfielder JJ Bleday (33) gestures toward the Oakland Athletics dugout after hitting a one run home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

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A's JJ Bleday may have a second breakout on the way

A's outfielder JJ Bleday just had a breakout season in 2024, but he could be in store for another big season next year with the A's move to Sacramento.

Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ryan Brasier (57) during the fifth inning during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher is not looking forward to playing in Sacramento

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Ryan Brasier is not excited to play games in Sacramento, or at the Tampa Bay Rays new minor-league home in Florida.

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 payroll reportedly expected around $100 million in 2025

The Athletics are reportedly looking to not only increase payroll, but also flirt with the highest payroll they've ever had as a team.

Mar 28, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; A general view of Tropicana Field during the fifth inning on opening day between the Toronto Blue Jays and Tampa Bay Rays. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images

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Tampa Bay Rays fans should be a little worried--take it from A's fans

The Tampa Bay Rays are a team without a home at the moment, and their situation is beginning to mirror the one that ripped the A's out of Oakland

Oct 16, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred before game three of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Rob Manfred says A's are "100 percent full steam ahead" in Las Vegas

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred still says the A's are headed to Las Vegas

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.