Athletics' Luis Severino drops truth bomb on lack of playoff expectations
The Athletics are out of Oakland and playing their first season in Sacramento. After playing an important role in the New York Mets' run to the NLCS, Severino is joining an Athletics team looking to make the playoffs for the first time since 2020. “Nobody's expecting us to come out and make the playoffs,” Severino said.
First MLB game in Sacramento: Where to buy last-second tickets for Cubs vs. Athletic
The Chicago Cubs will face the Athletics in an MLB Opening Day game at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, California, on Monday, March 31, 2025 (3/31/25). GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred shared conflicting feelings about the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers this week, praising the franchise's competitive spirit in one breath before worrying about the financial disparity they've created in the next.
Athletics gear up for the 2025 season with fresh talent and key player extensions
With baseball season approaching and the Athletics playing in Sacramento, there are many players fans should look out for in 2025. Spring training started February 20 in Arizona and since then the Athletics have been training and playing games ahead of the inaugural season in Sacramento. Since moving to Sacramento, the Athletics department has acquired significant prospects, such as Luis Severino and Shotaro Morii, and extended Brent Rooker's contract.
#548 Bob Locker
Robert Awtry Locker Chicago White Sox Pitcher Bats: Both Throws: Right Height: 6'3" Weight: 200 Born: March 15, 1938, George, IA Signed: Signed by the Chicago White as an amateur free agent, June 14, 1960 Major League Teams: Chicago White Sox 1965-69; Seattle Pilots 1969; Milwaukee Brewers 1970; Oakland Athletics 1970-72; Chicago Cubs 1973, 1975 World Series Appearances: Oakland Athletics 1972 Died: August 15, 2022, Bozeman, MT (age 84) Sinker baller Bob Locker was a durable reliever throughout his ten seasons in the majors, appearing in at least 45 games in every season except his last. He led the American League in games pitched with 77 in 1967, a year in which he earned an impressive 2.09
A look at some Yankees who trimmed their hair to comport with the team's facial hair policy
Before signing with the Yankees ahead of the 1977 season, Jackson spent 1968-75 with the Oakland Athletics, a team that became known as the Mustache Gang at the encouragement of owner Charles O. Finley. Acquired from Seattle before the 2005 season, Johnson trimmed his shoulder-length hair and was clean shaven when he reported for spring training.
Rockies ink $2M deal with seasoned pitcher Scott Alexander
The Colorado Rockies added another piece to their bullpen on Wednesday by agreeing to a $2 million, one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander. The 35-year-old Alexander is coming off a season with the Athletics in which he finished with a 1-3 record and 2.56 ERA over 45 appearances. Alexander has spent parts of 10 seasons with Kansas City (2015-17), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-2021), San Francisco (2022-23) and the Athletics.
Rockies add another bullpen piece by agreeing to a 1-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander
The Colorado Rockies added another piece to their bullpen on Wednesday by agreeing to a one-year Major League deal with left-hander Scott Alexander. The 35-year-old Alexander is coming off a season with the Athletics in which he finished with a 1-3 record and 2.56 ERA over 45 appearances. Alexander has spent parts of 10 seasons with Kansas City (2015-17), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2018-2021), San Francisco (2022-23) and the Athletics.
Manfred calls Athletics' new park in Sacramento charming but still expects to be in Vegas by 2028
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called the Athletics temporary home charming but reiterated he expects the franchise will open its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028. Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close to a major league experience as it can possibly be.” “It was a really positive day,” Manfred said Tuesday.
Diamondbacks, right-hander Kendall Graveman finalize a $1.35 million, 1-year contract
The 34-year-old Graveman missed last season following surgery in January 2024 to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.
A's manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029
Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay watches the action on the field during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, June 29, 2024, in Phoenix. MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Manager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate a difficult three seasons while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure from Oakland. Kotsay and the Athletics announced Monday that they've agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029. The deal coincided with the team's first full-squad workout of spring training, and dozens of players and coaches were in attendance for the manager's news conference.
Athletics reward manager Mark Kotsay with contract extension through 2028
MESA, Ariz, (KTXL) – Athletics general manager David Forst held a press conference on Monday morning at the A’s spring training facility in Mesa to announce a contract extension for manager Mark Kotsay that will run through the 2028 season. The contract extension also includes a team option for the 2029 season. Kotsay, 49, is […]
A's manager Mark Kotsay agrees to a deal that could keep him with the team through 2029
Manager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate a difficult three seasons while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure from Oakland. Kotsay and the Athletics announced Monday that they've agreed to a contract extension through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029. The deal coincided with the team's first full-squad workout of spring training, and dozens of players and coaches were in attendance for the manager's news conference.