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Oakland Athletics 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.

MLB 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.

Oakland Athletics 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.

MLB 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 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.

Oakland Athletics 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.

Oakland Athletics 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.

Oakland Athletics November 9, 2023

A's fans make last-ditch effort ahead of Las Vegas relocation vote: 'Stay in Oakland'

A devoted group of Oakland Athletics fans is sending gift boxes to at least 15 MLB owners, urging them to vote against the franchise's planned relocation.

Oakland Athletics October 17, 2023

A's Trevor May rips team's owner as he announces retirement

Oakland Athletics pitcher Trevor May ripped team owner John Fisher as he announced he was retiring from baseball. May went off on a Twitch stream.

Detroit Tigers September 22, 2023

Tigers' Miguel Cabrera, recovering alcoholic, given $90 bottle of wine by Athletics as farewell gift

The Oakland Athletics had an interesting, and cheap, choice of a farewell gift for Detroit Tigers legend Miguel Cabrera, an $80 bottle of wine he won't drink because he's sober.

Oakland Athletics August 25, 2023

Athletics owner John Fisher says Oakland fell short on financial commitments, submits relocation application

Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher recently broke his silence on the yearslong stadium saga, saying the team has officially submitted an application to move to Las Vegas.