The Latest Breaking News from Oakland

MLB commissioner: A’s ‘pretty settled’ on Las Vegas site; relocation vote could come within month

MILWAUKEE — A vote to approve the Oakland Athletics’ possible move to Las Vegas by Major League Baseball owners could be just weeks away, Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday.

Tribune News Service · May 26, 2023

Luis Castillo back to his old self as Mariners drub Oakland

The randomness of regular-season results, including the unexpected outcomes of games, is a somewhat accepted and romantic charm of the marathon that is a 162-game baseball season.

Tribune News Service · May 23, 2023

Suspended A’s Broadcaster Glen Kuiper Fired After On-Air Use of Racial Slur

Glen Kuiper had been suspended indefinitely for his actions prior to Oakland’s May 5 game at Kansas City.

Sports Illustrated · May 22, 2023

Vida Blue, led Oakland to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73

Vida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball’s biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash Oakland Athletics to three straight World Series titles before his career was derailed by drug problems, has died

The Independent UK · May 7, 2023

MVP Winner, Six-Time All-Star Vida Blue Dies at 73

The lefty is one of an exclusive group to win the MVP and Cy Young awards in the same season.

Sports Illustrated · May 7, 2023

A’s Shares Statement After Broadcaster’s Apparent Use of Racial Slur During Game

Glen Kuiper issued an on-air apology for the incident.

Sports Illustrated · May 6, 2023

Baseball’s last dive bar: Farewell to the crumbling Oakland Coliseum

The stadium that’s prompted the Athletics’ move to Las Vegas was just as outdated and unfashionable as advertised. Naturally, I loved it

The Guardian - US · May 4, 2023

49ers’ Jake Moody is 5th kicker to be drafted in Rounds 1-3 since 2000

Here is a look at all of the kickers who were taken within the first three rounds of the NFL draft since 2000.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 29, 2023

SI:AM | The English Premier League Could Come Down to This

Arsenal and Manchester City are neck-and-neck with a month to go.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2023

‘Family Guy’ Roasts the Oakland A’s With a Really Sad Joke

Ouch.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 24, 2023