What are the odds of this?
Billy Heyen
The Athletics will play their home games at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento in 2025 as they wait for a new ballpark in Las Vegas to be built. Here's what to know about the minor-league stadium that seats just 14,014.
Colin Capece
Speak it into existence, they say.
The A's are swinging for the fences with their latest international signing. Get to know Shotaro Morii and the impressive comparisons he's already receiving.
Dan Treacy
The former Athletic and Yankee great Rickey Henderson has died at 65.
Teddy Ricketson
The Athletics are improving their lineup as they play the next few seasons in a Sacramento lifeboat, could a former up-and-coming star save his career with the nomadic club?
Tom Carothers
The Athletics are picked to plug a major hole at the hot corner with a former Chicago slugger that is on the mend.
The Athletics, broken free of their Oakland bondage, are exploring the free-agent market this season and are interested in a two-time World Series champion this winter.
The Athletics — no longer "Oakland Athletics" — are making headlines by announcing that they actually will not trade away the team's top talent before next season.
Two first-year managers were named Manager of the Year, a designated hitter was voted Player of the Year and one of the Comeback Players of the Year will likely take home a Cy Young in November.
Bill Trocchi
The Oakland Athletics are moving to Las Vegas... eventually. Here are the next steps for the franchise heading from California to Nevada.
The Oakland Athletics will soon be on their way out of town. However, a key executive is expected to be retained following another difficult season.
Curt Bishop
Here's everything to know about the Athletics New Era hat, including why the accidentally vulgar cap was removed from the team website after fans dunked on it.
Sarah Effress
Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher wrote a letter to the fans ahead of the franchise's final games in Oakland. It was not received well.
Not many big names were on the move this year at the trade deadline. According to a notable MLB reporter, the Oakland Athletics missed a chance to cash in on a valuable asset.
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Jackson Roberts
The Oakland Athletics look like they are going to sell at the trade deadline once again and one star slugger could be on his way out of town.
Patrick McAvoy
The A's will play their final season in Oakland in 2024 before temporarily moving to Sacramento.
Edward Sutelan
What can baseball fans expect from the Athletics this year? The Sporting News looks into how to watch Athletics games without cable.
Daniel Yanofsky
The Athletics new stadium in Las Vegas has a familiar feel to it for those that have been Down Under.
Bryan Murphy
Jenny Cavnar is already an experienced play-by-play announcer across different sports, and she's now making history as MLB's first full-time female play-by-play broadcaster.
The Athletics' first appearance at a Las Vegas function was not met with the excitement you would hope.
Kyle Irving
Oakland is getting ready to lose its MLB team to Las Vegas. Here's when it will have the final season in Oakland.
Youth, inexperience and a team potentially on the move to a new city has left the A's flailing. Veteran Tony Kemp is trying his best to lead under difficult circumstances.
Ryan Fagan
The Athletics owner officially submitted an application for relocation to the MLB.
The Orioles are adding an arm to their bullpen.
Kevin Skiver
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred was seemingly unimpressed with Athletics fans' efforts to send a message to John Fisher.
The Phillies star isn't convinced that going to Las Vegas will work out as well as the Athletics are hoping.
Jacob Camenker
The Sporting News takes a closer look at Oakland A's owner John Fisher, who has come under fire for the way he runs the franchise and now for his efforts to move the team.
The Athletics appear destined to take their talents (or lack thereof) to Las Vegas, and Nevada legislators are helping them make the move.
David Suggs
Athletics fans have gone all out in protestation the A's move to Las Vegas.
The Sporting New offers its own take on an A's rebranding for a move to Las Vegas.
Jason Foster
A's fans will be greeted by a new voice, as Glen Kuiper was fired after he used a racial slur during a broadcast.
The Oakland Coliseum was desolate Monday night.
Yarbrough was able to walk off the field with minimal assistance.
Zac Al-Khateeb
Glen Kuiper made the comment while discussing visiting the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City.
The A's are reportedly heading out of Oakland, the latest move for a franchise that has had some tumultuous relocations in the past.
The history of the Oakland A's has plenty of golden memories, and now they're about to be flushed down the toilet so the team's owner can get his long-coveted golden parachute.
MLB umpires clearly aren't applying the pitch clock situationally.
This is becoming a regular occurrence at the RingCentral Coliseum.
Rutschman's walk-off homer was predicted in Wednesday's episode of the ABC hit series "Abbott Elementary."
Smith traveled all morning to Baltimore and then helped Oakland end a losing streak at night.
Oakland lost its NFL team to Las Vegas as the Raiders went to Nevada ahead of the 2020 season. Now, the city could lose another pro team to Sin City.
Talk about a storybook ending . . .
As the Yankees continue to push for their first World Series trophy since 2009, they have bolstered their rotation and bullpen after acquiring Frankie Montas and Lou Trivino from the Athletics.
The A's have finally dealt their ace. To the Yankees. Again.
Joe Rivera
The Sporting News examines five potential landing spots for Oakland starter Frankie Montas.
Joe Lacob could be what the Athletics need to become relevant again.
Las Vegas and Montreal are following developments in Oakland and Tampa-St. Pete very closely.
Dave Kaval shows once again why fans resent MLB front offices.
Will Little made a series of bad calls from third base in Oakland's game against the Yankees. One of them got A's manager Bob Melvin tossed.
Dani Mohr
Lance Lynn was frustrated that the umpire, Nic Lentz, started the inspection a few seconds late.
Thankfully, it looks as though Bassitt escaped major injury.
The Yankees, Red Sox and Rays are among the teams that could dip into their farm system to find late-season help for their playoff push.
Oakland will be without its right fielder for the remainder of the 2021 regular season, all potential playoff games in 2021 and the first month of the 2022 season.
Tom Gatto
The A's and Marlins pulled off a mutually beneficial trade involving Starling Marte and Jesus Luzardo.
If the city of Oakland doesn't want to approve a new stadium for the Athletics, commissioner Rob Manfred seems willing to OK a move to Las Vegas.
The Athletics took the now-Dodgers All-Star in the fifth round in 2012. Nine years later, they selected a high school player with the same name in the first round.
Sergio Romo is yet another pitcher that isn't a fan of MLB's new foreign substance checks.
It's their third triple play of the season, and it couldn't have come at a better time.
The A's were apparently unhappy with the food vendor that was feeding their minor leaguers long before pictures of some underwhelming postgame meals leaked on Twitter.
Ohtani and some of his teammates had to get off their bus and onto a train to make it to the stadium for the Halos' game against the A's in Oakland.
Contingent on a new deal for a stadium getting done, the Athletics may not be able to call Oakland home much longer.
A's manager Bob Melvin says there is no timetable for Luzardo's return.
Oakland fans let it all out after COVID-19 robbed them of the opportunity in 2020.
Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2021 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.
Major League Baseball is returning to a full 162-game slate in 2021 after a shortened season last year. Here's everything to know about Opening Day, including the full TV schedule with start times for all 30 teams.
Spoiler: It's mostly bad, especially the potential ban on shifts and the limits on teams' ability to control the running game.
Kyler Murray's baseball career was put on hold to play quarterback in the NFL, but his MLB performance with the Oakland Athletics could have been just as breathtaking.
Each of the eight MLB playoff teams beginning Division Series play have an under-the-rader player who could decide the series. We broke down those potential unsung heroes here.
The Oakland center fielder might have been distracted during his live interview with the ESPN broadcast crew in the Wild Card Series elimination game.
Jacob Hancock
Skies above San Francisco and Oakland turned orange as smoke blocked the sun.
Oakland struck three days before the MLB trade deadline. The club might not be done making moves.
Dan Bernstein
Houston decided not to play Friday, becoming the 21st MLB team in three days to sit out in a protest against racial injustice.
It has been a brutal first month for the Angels, who entered the campaign expecting to compete.
Cintron instigated a fight with the A's over the weekend.
The A's outfielder got six games for charging the Astros' dugout, while Joe Kelly got eight games for much less during a separate incident several weeks earlier.
Laureano said he was provoked by Houston's hitting coach.
The Oakland center fielder is ejected after trying to fight one of the Astros' coaches.
"I did it but it was not intentional," Christenson told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I don’t know what more to say.”
Sean Manaea showed a new way to support and cheer on his teammates.
LA and Oakland needed just one inning to decide their season opener. Social media had thoughts.
ESPN caught the image on its TV broadcast.
There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.
Hanks is a decorated actor and former baseball vendor.
Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.
Teams can't afford to slump at the start of the 2020 MLB season.
Vinnie Iyer
There's been a shift in tone from MLB regarding the Black Lives Matter movement.
Teams often stay hot for a couple of months. In 2020, that surge would represent an entire campaign.
Baseball can at least use a nixed year as an opportunity fix its woefully short supply of competition.
Mike DeCourcy
Oakland was the first MLB team to stop paying its minor leaguers, but that decision didn't last long after public backlash.
The A's essentially have said to their minor-leaguers, "We’re not going to pay you, but you can’t seek employment elsewhere."
Oakland turned its back on its players this week.
Teams have a lot to unpack. MLB is trying to cover every potential coronavirus hazard.
It's not why you think, though.
Big-market teams are spending the most, but the league overall has been careful to keep a lid on expenses.
Marte, 30, played five seasons in Oakland's system from 2018 through 2012.
When is Opening Day? Your guess is as good as ours.
July opening? November ending? That's the latest speculation. Some thoughts on those rumors.
Mike Fiers, who played for the Astros from 2015-17, told The Athletic in November that Houston electronically stole signs in 2017.
Jordan Greer
It's already like that in the baseball world. Hey, games are games and stats are stats.
The beginning of the end of Johnson's MLB career came out of nowhere.
The versatile infielder is traded for the second time in as many years.
The Oakland shortstop has become a superstar without the stardom.
The Rockies third baseman notched his seventh career Gold Glove while the Red Sox right fielder won his fourth.
Drew Nantais
A look back at the Loma Prieta earthquake, which occurred just before Game 3.
Alameda County is attempting to sell its stake in ownership to the A's, but the city of Oakland is trying to block that sale.
Thomas Lott
The team needs to shine in October to win over skeptical locals.
Charlie Morton was solid and the Rays hit four home runs. There's not much more to say.
Four home runs from Tampa Bay, including two from Yandy Diaz, proved to be more than enough to lead the Rays to a 5-1 win against the Athletics on Wednesday.
Here's everything you need to know about betting on American League wild-card game between the Rays and Athletics, including updated odds, trends and our expert's prediction.
The A's host the Rays in the 2019 AL wild-card game. Here's everything to know about how to watch, including starting time and TV channel.
J Crabtree-Hannigan
Make no mistake, the Rays and A's are World Series contenders.
Oakland fans have endured plenty of disappointment over the past 20 years.
Here's everything you need to know about futures bets for the 2019 MLB postseason, including World Series picks.
The AL Wild Card Game pits two teams with young talent in the Rays and the A's. See our DraftKings Showdown lineup picks, and get more DFS lineup advice.
A.J. Puk, Jesus Luzardo and Sean Murphy hold key roles heading into wild-card game.
Find everything you need for the baseball postseason in this comprehensive guide to October.
Gerardo Parra hit a grand slam in a whopping nine-run second inning to highlight the victory, which is Washington's seventh consecutive win.
Alexis Mansanarez
It was an emotional night in Seattle for the longtime ace and his friends.
Milwaukee dominated as it punched its ticket to postseason, just one day after the Nationals secured a wild-card spot.
Ameer Tyree
George Springer hit three home runs in four innings and added four RBIs.
The Rays sit in the second spot in the wild-card race, with a one-game lead over the Indians, after a 5-4 win over the Red Sox.
Blake Treinen has not replicated his 2018 success, but his loss is certainly a tough one for the Athletics.
The Brewers and Cubs both have 82-69 records and are now tied for the second National League wild-card spot.
Milwaukee (80-69) is one game back of the Cubs, who hold the National League second wild-card spot.
Fiers' beard Saturday night garnered more attention than his short outing against the Rangers.
Gabrielle McMillen
Rajai Davis hit a three-run double in the eighth inning to give his team the lead, helping keep the Mets' postseason hopes alive.
We'd say it was a cringeworthy mustache but we're not actually sure what it is.
Los Angeles' offense was powered by Corey Seager, who hit two home runs and tallied five RBIs in the contest.
New York also got a strong showing from Jacob deGrom, who tallied 11 strikeouts in seven innings of work while only giving up three hits.
Arizona has gone 11-1 in its last 12 games with its most recent win Saturday over Cincinnati.
Petit also lost his mother last year after a long battle with an unknown illness.
Oakland likes its roller-coaster campaigns, but it might never again match what happened in 2002.
Apparently managers have a sure-fire path to delaying games now.
Verlander struck out 14 and walked only one in the Astros' 2-0 win over the Blue Jays and is now 17-5 this season.
While LeMahieu went 1 for 5 on the day, he came up big when his team needed him most.
Torres' post-proposal reaction received mean-spirited applause from the Yankee Stadium crowd, but it turns out he was just joking with A's catcher Josh Phegley.
Urshela becomes the 29th different Yankees player to hit the IL this season, a new MLB record.
Marc Lancaster
There's a complex timeline and plenty of emotions behind on-field bullpens.
The Cardinals' hits matched their RBIs on the night, as they notched 12 of each. They also got home runs from Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong.
Oakland has won six of its past seven games against the Astros and Yankees and is in the thick of the AL wild-card race.
As they roll toward the postseason, the Yankees want to protect Domingo German during his first full MLB season.
A 6-7 lefty who throws 98 mph? Yeah, that could change things.
The feat came exactly one year and one day after Justin Verlander joined the 200 club.
It took 13 innings but the Rays beat the Tigers 1-0 to keep their half-game lead on the Athletics in the AL wild-card race.
He finished his Thursday start against the A's angry at himself, even though Houston still had an opportunity to win.
The one-game loss to the Yankees was a learning experience, and now Oakland feels better prepared to seize on October chances.
Jared Wyllys
Seager became the 11th Mariner in team history with three home runs in a single game.
The ace pitched six innings, allowing five runs off seven hits while striking out two and walking two in his debut.
Nathan Patterson's story is like something out of a movie.
"It was kind of what we hoped to accomplish here," GM David Forst said of his moves ahead of the MLB trade deadline.
The Reds, who included cash considerations with Roark, will get minor-league outfielder Jameson Hannah in return.
Bob Hille
The 11-8 Atlanta victory came a day after Washington won with a similar margin of victory, 6-3, and was led by the efforts of Adam Duvall.
"All our goals are still here," J.T. Realmuto said after the game. "We feel like we have a team here to do something special."
Oakland also has inquired about Tigers righty Shane Greene.
The Blue Jays trailed the Rays by four runs entering the ninth inning, but rallied to tie it up and win it in extra innings.
The Athletics acquired lefty Jake Diekman from the Royals on Saturday but they may not be done yet.
The Cardinals scored nine runs in the second inning and that might have been the least impressive stat of the night.
Cano went 4 for 4 with three home runs and drove in all five of his team's runs.
Minnesota turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the first inning against New York.
The Cardinals topped the Reds 12-11 at Great American Ball Park, despite trailing 7-0 entering the sixth inning.
SN takes a detailed look at what to expect from teams in the AL and NL West ahead of the trade deadline.
The Giants have shaken things up massively with their recent trip to Coors Field in Colorado.
"There are some good blokes on that side."
Tampa Bay was close to pitching the first combined perfect game in MLB history.
Bailey, 33, is 7-6 this season with a 4.80 ERA and has 18 starts with Kansas City.
The Dodgers beat the reigning MLB champions handily on Saturday, and on Cody Bellinger's birthday no less.
Something special may be lost by the declining importance of ticket sales.
People seem to be forgetting that Oakland nearly won 100 games last year.
A.J. Puk and Jesus Luzardo are the biggest names set to break through, but they've got plenty of company.
Didi Gregorius added an insurance run in the eighth and extended the team's home run streak to 31 consecutive games.
"It was fun to watch,'' Rays manager Kevin Cash said. "Just the way he carried himself, it was kind of unflappable.''
Baltimore was exceptional at the plate and racked up 16 hits to Cleveland's six on the night.
Although the Marlins are last in the NL East standings, they beat the second-place Phillies three times in a row this weekend.
Gio Urshela's home run kept the historic streak going against the Astros as the Yankees went on to win 7-5.
Keuchel pitched in an MLB game for the first time since last year’s American League Championship series.
Frankie Montas was the Athletics' best pitcher this season.
The Yankees pitcher threw nine scoreless innings and struck out 10 in his team's 3-0 victory over the Rays.
Two home runs came from outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, raising his 2019 total to six.
Yordan Alvarez because just the fourth player ever to hit at least four home runs in his first five career games.
Piscotty will be evaluated daily, and is expected to rejoin the team next week.
Arthur Weinstein
There are many examples of MLB teams finding value in the middle or near the end of a draft.
The Rockies topped the Blue Jays, 5-1, with the help of David Dahl and Nolan Arenado, who both finished 2 for 4 at the plate.
Hiura hit the game-tying two-run home run in the ninth to force extra innings against the Pirates on Saturday.
Oakland won its 10th consecutive game after topping Los Angeles, 8-5.
It is the first time the Twins (36-16) are 20 games over .500 since the end of the 2010 season.
Bassitt appeared on DAZN's MLB show to chat about his pitching approach.
Jorge Polanco trails only Mike Trout among American League position players in WAR.
Wacha gave up six earned runs in 4 2/3 innings in a loss to the Royals on Wednesday.
Houston became just the third team in MLB history to have multiple 10-plus game winning streaks before June 1st.
The Rangers plated 16 runs in a win over the Royals and they didn't even score the most runs on the day.
Chicago has homered in 15 consecutive games, matching its best run since 2002.
Kirstie Chiappelli
Athletics pitcher Mike Fiers threw his second career no-hitter late Tuesday night. Let's look at some of the numbers behind MLB's first no-no of 2019.
Jordan Heck
The A's center fielder's sixth-inning catch kept the bid alive.
"Those situations don't happen a lot, but there's something special about them," Marte said after the game.
The Athletics left fielder made a great catch on a foul ball against the Pirates, but crashed into the railing in foul territory.
Ryan Braun sealed the deal for Milwaukee with a two-run, bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 18th.
Rhys Hoskins is doing something special right now for the Phillies.
Rickey Henderson is seen in a few promotional images for Disney/Pixar's upcoming "Toy Story 4" film.
