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Stephen Vogt #21 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates while trotting around the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the bottom of the seventh inning of the game at RingCentral Coliseum on October 05, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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A pair of Franklin batting gloves sit in an Oakland Athletics batting helmet before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 17, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Athletics Will Get A Taste Of Las Vegas In 2023

The Oakland Athletics have fallen on hard times after having traded away stars such as Matt Olson, Chris Bassitt, Matt Chapman, and Sean Manaea. After four consecutive winning seasons, the A's decided to tear it down and rebuild from scratch. Over the past several years, the A's

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

Sean Murphy #12 of the Oakland Athletics hits an RBI double in the bottom of the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at RingCentral Coliseum on August 21, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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MLB Fan Predicts Suitors For Sean Murphy

Oakland Athletics star catcher Sean Murphy might soon be a hot commodity on the trade market as the offseason unfolds. The Athletics catcher hit .250 with 18 home runs and 66 RBI during the 2022 regular season. With the offseason now upon us, there appear to be several teams who

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland A's at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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Analyst Calls Out The Oakland A's For A Frustrating Claim

The Oakland Athletics are a perfect example of a sad MLB franchise with little to no hope of coming out of the sad rut they're in. This is a team that will occasionally have a few good seasons in between all the bad ones, but will fall apart shortly thereafter. Such is the case…

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago

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MLB Commissioner All But Confirms An Upcoming Move

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred answers questions during an MLB owner's meeting at the Waldorf Astoria on February 10, 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Manfred addressed the ongoing lockout of players, which owners put in place after the league's collective bargaining agreement ended on December 1, 2021.

Curt Bishop • 1 year ago The Oakland Athletics may not be called the Oakland Athletics for much longer. That's at least what MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is predicting. After years of speculation that the A's may be on their way out and headed for Las Vegas, Manfred stated that he did not believe that th

Stephen Vogt #21 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates while trotting around the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels in the bottom of the seventh inning of the game at RingCentral Coliseum on October 05, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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Stephen Vogt Had A Storybook Ending To His MLB Career

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

Seth Brown #15 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by teammates after he hit a home run in the third inning against the New York Mets at RingCentral Coliseum on September 24, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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The A's Have A Bright Spot To Celebrate In September

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland A's at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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The A's Are Finally Playing At A Specific Venue

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

The Oakland Athletics play the Texas Rangers at a nearly empty RingCentral Coliseum on May 26, 2022 in Oakland, California. Attendance at Oakland Athletics baseball games have dwindled to historic lows as the team has traded away fan favorite players and continues to explore moving the team to Las Vegas if they can't reach a deal to build a new stadium near the Port of Oakland. The Athletics have the lowest attendance of all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) as well as the league's lowest single game attendance for a May 2nd game that only drew 2,488 fans.

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The A's Continue To Have Dismal Attendance Lows

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Elvis Andrus #17 of the MLB Oakland Athletics reacts after flying out to center during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on August 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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The Athletics Have A Shocking List Of Subtractions

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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The Athletics Have A Shocking List Of Subtractions

Elvis Andrus #17 of the MLB Oakland Athletics reacts after flying out to center during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on August 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Oakland Athletics were in the hunt for a Wild Card spot last year, well into September. Yes, that's right: before getting rid of nearly all of their expensive players, they were actually very close to securing a postseason berth in 2021. They failed to do so, and ownership or

JP Sears #38 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Texas Rangers in the bottom of the 1i at Globe Life Field on August 16, 2022 in Arlington, Texas.

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The Athletics Are Not Supporting Their Pitchers At All

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

A pair of Franklin batting gloves sit in an Oakland Athletics batting helmet before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 17, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Athletics Are Giving A Top Addition A Chance

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the top of the second inning against the Detroit Tigers during game two of a doubleheader at RingCentral Coliseum on July 21, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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Frankie Montas Comments On The Trade Rumors

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

The Oakland Athletics number one draft pick Kyler Murray #1 an outfielder out of the University of Oklahoma takes batting practice prior to the start of the game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on June 15, 2018 in Oakland, California.

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MLB Insider Makes Hilarious Joke On Kyler Murray's New Deal

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

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MLB Insider Makes Hilarious Joke On Kyler Murray's New Deal

The Oakland Athletics number one draft pick Kyler Murray #1 an outfielder out of the University of Oklahoma takes batting practice prior to the start of the game between the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Oakland Athletics at the Oakland Alameda Coliseum on June 15, 2018 in Oakland, California.

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago By now, everybody is aware of the massive contract extension the NFL's Arizona Cardinals just handed out to quarterback Kyler Murray. The deal is going to make Murray one of the highest-paid players in the entire NFL. But many forget that for a time, Murray was a prospect within

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Rob Manfred Comments On The State Of The A's

A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland A's at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has lots of things to worry about: the overall state of the game, ratings and viewership, expanding the MLB brand, setting the rule changes for next season, and future expansion plans. One of those things on his mind, however, is the future of the Oaklan

The Oakland Athletics play the Texas Rangers at a nearly empty RingCentral Coliseum on May 26, 2022 in Oakland, California. Attendance at Oakland Athletics baseball games have dwindled to historic lows as the team has traded away fan favorite players and continues to explore moving the team to Las Vegas if they can't reach a deal to build a new stadium near the Port of Oakland. The Athletics have the lowest attendance of all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) as well as the league's lowest single game attendance for a May 2nd game that only drew 2,488 fans.

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Home Record Proves Why A's Fans Are Not Coming To Games

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Frankie Montas #47 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning at RingCentral Coliseum on June 23, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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Frankie Montas Joins An Elite MLB Group With Latest Feat

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland A's at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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A's Opt For A Unique National Anthem That Has To Be Seen

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland A's at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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Hilarious Video Shows Young A's Fans Get Into A Frenzy

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Cristian Pache #20 of the Oakland Athletics at the fence runs down a fly ball off the bat of Ernie Clement #28 of the Cleveland Guardians in the top of the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 30, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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Athletics Deep In The Basement Of MLB Average Attendance

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

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Athletics Deep In The Basement Of MLB Average Attendance

Cristian Pache #20 of the Oakland Athletics at the fence runs down a fly ball off the bat of Ernie Clement #28 of the Cleveland Guardians in the top of the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 30, 2022 in Oakland, California.

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago The Oakland Athletics aren't exactly in the best spot right now. After trading away Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Chris Bassitt, and Sean Manaea, things aren't really looking up for them. The team is clearly in a rebuild phase and doesn't have any realistic chance of making it to the

MLB fans pose in front of a sign that reads "Welcome Home Fans" and depicts a photo of an Oakland A's player prior to the game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 02, 2021 in Oakland, California.

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MLB Writer Discusses Current Movement By A's Fans

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland A's at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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Journalist Reminds MLB World Why A's Have Low Attendance

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Cristian Pache #20 of the Oakland A's greets his manager Mark Kotsay #7 and teammates during player introduction prior to the start of their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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A's Continue To Have Shocking Attendance Figures In 2022

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

Cristian Pache #20 of the Oakland Athletics looks on during batting practice prior to the start of the home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

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Cristian Pache Was Given A Warm Welcome By A's Fans

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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Cristian Pache Was Given A Warm Welcome By A's Fans

Cristian Pache #20 of the Oakland Athletics looks on during batting practice prior to the start of the home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Cristian Pache is a young center fielder who plays for the Oakland Athletics. He was part of the return package the franchise received in the Matt Olson trade from the Atlanta Braves. As a contending team, the Braves perhaps didn't have the patience a prospect like Pache requires

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A's Open 2022 Home Slate With A Troubling Attendance Figure

A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland A's at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California.

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago The Oakland A's pretty much traded away all of their assets prior to the start of the 2022 season. Matt Olson, Matt Chapman, Chris Bassitt, and Sean Manaea have all found new homes thanks to a massive fire sale. In that case, attendance for games is likely to be sparse. On Mon

Cristian Pache #20 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Elvis Andrus #17 after scoring on a two-run single by Tony Kemp #5 against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning of a game at Citizens Bank Park on April 10, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The As defeated the Phillies 4-1.

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Cristian Pache Hit A Home Run The Old Fashioned Way

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Frankie Montas of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch during the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 29, 2021 in Seattle, Washington.

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A's Writer Has Sad Take On Frankie Montas' Trade Value

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

A pair of Franklin batting gloves sit in an Oakland Athletics batting helmet before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 17, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Oakland A's Acting Like It's 1991 With New Payroll Figure

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

A pair of Franklin batting gloves sit in an Oakland Athletics batting helmet before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 17, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Athletics Are Torturing Their Fans With Lack Of Spending In Free Agency

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 01, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

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MLB Insider Reveals Latest Sean Manaea Update

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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MLB Insider Reveals Latest Sean Manaea Update

Sean Manaea #55 of the Oakland Athletics pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on October 01, 2021 in Houston, Texas.

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago Everybody knows, at this point, that the Oakland Athletics will trade left-handed pitcher Sean Manaea. After all, he will enter free agency after the 2022 season. Frankie Montas, on the other hand, is another story: the A's are now, reportedly, thinking about keeping him. "Tea

A pair of Franklin batting gloves sit in an Oakland Athletics batting helmet before a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 17, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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MLB Insider Calls Out A's Ownership

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

Elvis Andrus #17 of the MLB Oakland Athletics reacts after flying out to center during the second inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on August 12, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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MLB Analyst Discusses The Pain For Oakland Fans

Curt Bishop • 2 years ago

A fan holds the jersey of Matt Olson #28 of the Oakland Athletics as he asks for an autograph prior to the 91st MLB All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 13, 2021 in Denver, Colorado.

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The Athletics Are Getting Rid Of Everyone

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

Fans enter the stadium for the Oakland Athletics game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 03, 2021 in Oakland, California.

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3 Free Agents Athletics Should Target This Offseason

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago

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3 Free Agents Athletics Should Target This Offseason

Fans enter the stadium for the Oakland Athletics game against the Houston Astros at RingCentral Coliseum on April 03, 2021 in Oakland, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 years ago The Oakland Athletics are apparently entering a retooling phase. They declined reliever Andrew Chafin’s option, and reports indicate they are willing to listen to trade offers on some of their veterans, including Frankie Montas, Chris Bassitt, and Sean Manaea. https://twitter.c