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Ken Holtzman, former MLB star who won multiple World Series titles, dead at 78

April 16, 2024

Ken Holtzman, former MLB star who won multiple World Series titles, dead at 78

Former MLB star pitcher Ken Holtzman, who played for the Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics among others during his career, has died. He was 78.

Sacramento residents, despite being A's fans, show displeasure with team's move to hometown

April 11, 2024

Sacramento residents, despite being A's fans, show displeasure with team's move to hometown

Despite Sacramento residents having a professional baseball team for the first time ever, there are plenty, who even root for the A's, who won't watch them in person.

A's announce temporary move to minor league ballpark ahead of relocation to Las Vegas

April 4, 2024

A's announce temporary move to minor league ballpark ahead of relocation to Las Vegas

The Athletics announced Thursday that the franchise will play the next three seasons beginning in 2025 in Sacramento ahead of their permanent move to Las Vegas in 2028.

A's batting average leader sent down because he 'needs to get on base,' GM says

April 2, 2024

A's batting average leader sent down because he 'needs to get on base,' GM says

The Oakland A's caught flak from baseball fans after demoting Esteury Ruiz, their batting average leader to start the 2024 season, after just five games.

Former MLB outfielder Eric Byrnes on new book 'Let Them Play': A guide for coaching youth sports autonomously

March 21, 2024

Former MLB outfielder Eric Byrnes on new book 'Let Them Play': A guide for coaching youth sports autonomously

Former MLB athlete, Eric Byrnes authored a youth sports guide for parents and coaches. The "Let Them Play" mentality stems from Byrnes' own experiences as an athlete.

A's unveil rendering of planned Las Vegas stadium

March 6, 2024

A's unveil rendering of planned Las Vegas stadium

Renderings have been released for the Oakland Athletics' new stadium in Las Vegas, which will have similar characteristics to that of Australia's Sydney Opera House.

Josh Donaldson, 2015 AL MVP, announces retirement from MLB after 13 seasons

March 4, 2024

Josh Donaldson, 2015 AL MVP, announces retirement from MLB after 13 seasons

2015 American League MVP Josh Donaldson announced he is retiring from baseball after 13 years in MLB, where he played for 7 different teams.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces his tenure will end after current contract expires

February 15, 2024

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces his tenure will end after current contract expires

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that once his current contract ends in January 2029, there will be another commissioner.

Vegas mayor: Athletics' stadium plan 'does not make sense,' team should 'figure out a way to stay in Oakland'

February 6, 2024

Vegas mayor: Athletics' stadium plan 'does not make sense,' team should 'figure out a way to stay in Oakland'

The Oakland Athletics are aiming to move to Las Vegas by 2027, but the mayor of the southern Nevada city isn't so sure that is going to happen.

MLB owners approve A's move to Las Vegas from Oakland

November 16, 2023

MLB owners approve A's move to Las Vegas from Oakland

MLB owners on Thursday unanimously approved the Athletics' move from Oakland to Las Vegas, giving another professional sports team to Sin City.