Dodgers Analyst Dontrelle Willis 'Never Thought' Oakland A's Would Move
The Oakland Athletics announced plans to play their home games at Sutter Health Park from 2025 through 2027, with the possibility they could stay at the Minor League stadium through the 2028 season. Current Los Angeles Dodgers analyst Dontrelle Willis was born in Oakland and grew up in Alameda, Calif. Willis voiced his initial displeasure with the move this past November, as he was fond of the A's as a kid. Willis played nine seasons in Major League Baseball, having one of the more memorable peak years for the Florida Marlins in 2005.
Fledgling Ballers offer new beginning for baseball in Oakland as A's head out of town
A dreary week during which the Athletics made a deal to leave town at the end of the season gave way Saturday to spectacular sunshine and a new beginning. The Oakland Ballers, a Pioneer League expansion team that promises to truly be rooted in Oakland, held an open tryout at Laney College for what will amount to a few invitations to its abbreviated spring training in May. “If you don't believe in baseball gods, a day like this will change your mind,” said Oakland Ballers co-founder Paul Freedman.
Fledgling Ballers offer new beginning for baseball in Oakland as A's head out of town
A dreary week during which the Athletics made a deal to leave town at the end of the season gave way Saturday to spectacular sunshine and a new beginning. The Oakland Ballers, a Pioneer League expansion team that promises to truly be rooted in Oakland, held an open tryout at Laney College for what will amount to a few invitations to its abbreviated spring training in May. “If you don't believe in baseball gods, a day like this will change your mind,” said Oakland Ballers co-founder Paul Freedman.
Fledgling Ballers offer new beginning for baseball in Oakland as A's head out of town
A dreary week during which the Athletics made a deal to leave town at the end of the season gave way Saturday to spectacular sunshine and a new beginning. The Oakland Ballers, a Pioneer League expansion team that promises to truly be rooted in Oakland, held an open tryout at Laney College for what will amount to a few invitations to its abbreviated spring training in May. “If you don't believe in baseball gods, a day like this will change your mind,” said Oakland Ballers co-founder Paul Freedman.
Zack Gelof delivers as Oakland A's cruise past Detroit Tigers 7-1
Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.
Zack Gelof delivers as Oakland A's cruise past Detroit Tigers 7-1
Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.
Zack Gelof delivers as Oakland A's cruise past Detroit Tigers 7-1
Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.
Zack Gelof delivers as Oakland A's cruise past Detroit Tigers 7-1
Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. “For me, it's just swinging at the right pitches and then not making the situation bigger than it is,” Gelof said. Gelof drew three walks and scored three runs in the A's 4-0 victory on Saturday. Manager Mark Kotsay believed that set up his No. 2 hitter for a big day at the plate.
Athletics express sadness, some relief at moving out of Oakland
The Oakland Athletics no longer have to wonder where they'll play the next few seasons. The A's reacted to the announcement that this will be their last year in Oakland with a mixture of sadness and relief. “At least as a player, you know where you're headed,” outfielder Seth Brown said Friday before a game against the Tigers in Detroit. Vivek Ranadivé, who owns the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, and Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher announced Thursday that the A's will temporarily relocate to West Sacramento's Sutter Health Park for at least three seasons.
Zack Gelof delivers as the Oakland A's cruise past the Detroit Tigers 7-1
Zack Gelof had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs to help the Oakland Athletics beat the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Sunday. Gelof hit an RBI triple in the first and scored on JJ Bleday's single. Abraham Toro had two hits, scored twice and drove in a run for Oakland, which collected two wins in the three-game series.
Helping A's fans work past grief, Oakland Ballers hold open tryout
Oakland A's fans are hurting from this week's announcement that the team will be moving to Sacramento after this season but an independent minor league team, the Oakland Ballers, has been created to fill the void. On Saturday, players from all over the area attended an open tryout and, for many, it was a chance to keep their diamond dreams alive. The A's may be leaving Oakland but the dream of baseball was still very much in play. The Oakland Ballers tryout at Laney College drew players who were not afraid to take a longshot chance.