When Fans Fight Back: Oakland has become a new center of sports fan activism. But with the A’s headed to Las Vegas, what are the fans there still fighting for? ...
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Quick Glance: Fan Resistance
- Summary of protest efforts by Oakland Athletics fans against the team's planned relocation.
- Organization of boycotts, demonstrations, and fan festivals to demonstrate solidarity and determination.
- Highlighting issues in professional sports such as ownership, equity, and representation through protest actions.
- Emphasis on the voice and power of fans, as well as the impact of collective actions on changes in sports.
Whitey Herzog, Hall of Fame manager who led St. Louis Cardinals to 3 pennants, dies at 92
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Quick Glance: Whitey Herzog, Legendary St. Louis Cardinals Manager, Passes at 92
- Hall of Fame manager Whitey Herzog, known for leading the St. Louis Cardinals to three pennants and a World Series title in the 1980s, has died at the age of 92.
- Herzog was famous for his 'Whiteyball' strategy, emphasizing speed, defense, and line-drive hitters.
- Under Herzog's guidance, the Cardinals secured three pennants and a World Series victory, highlighting his stern yet good-natured style and focus on speed and defense.
- Herzog was a successful manager and player, with a long career in baseball, earning the respect of many players and colleagues.
I love Sacramento but bringing the Oakland Athletics here seems wrong and beneath us | Opinion
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Quick Glance: Bringing Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is Wrong | Opinion
- Sports radio personality David Weiglein, known as 'Carmichael Dave', opposes the temporary relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento by Kings owner Vivek Ranadive.
- Weiglein argues that bringing the Oakland Athletics to Sacramento is wrong due to owner John Fisher being considered one of the worst in sports and advocates for the A's to remain in Oakland.
- He cautions that Sacramento would receive a bad reputation as game attendance might dwindle after the initial novelty wears off, leaving loyal fans feeling duped.
- Weiglein draws a parallel to the heroic story of saving the Sacramento Kings from moving to Seattle, emphasizing his refusal to engage with an owner like Fisher.
San Francisco Sues Oakland Over Airport Name: A battle between SFO and OAK over naming rights has escalated, with San Francisco filing a trademark suit against ...
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One of Bay Area Chinatown's oldest jewelry stores loses nearly all inventory in robbery
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Quick Glance: Robbery Strikes Jewelry Store in Oakland's Chinatown
- Following the theft of almost all the owner's life savings by a group of robbers in a matter of minutes, an Oakland jewelry store is determined to remain open.
- The Phuong Jewelry Store, a longstanding jewelry store in Chinatown, was targeted by a violent robbery on Wednesday afternoon.
- Surveillance footage captured the scene of six thieves, one of them armed, storming into the store, smashing cases with hammers, and grabbing any valuables within reach.
- Despite the harrowing experience and the loss of the store's most valuable items, the family has declared their commitment to preserving their legacy in Oakland and not succumbing to crime.
I love Sacramento but bringing the Oakland Athletics here seems wrong and beneath us | Opinion
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A’s strike out 18 times in 3-1 loss to Gore, Nationals: Oakland has struck out 42 times in its last three games and has now struck out an average of 10 ...
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Baseball pioneer: Kelsie Whitmore makes her pitch with Oakland’s expansion team: Oakland Ballers pitcher Kelsie Whitmore: “I'm gonna do my best and ...
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Ken Holtzman, who had the most wins of any Jewish pitcher in MLB history, dies at 78
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Father-son baseball play-by-play broadcasters Chip and Chris Caray cherish reunion in Oakland
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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down both directions of the Golden Gate Bridge Monday and stalled a 17-mile (27-kilometer) stretch of Interstate 880 in ... Show more
Oakland A’s Fiasco Shows Team Owners Are Never the Good Guys: MLB should strip ownership from billionaire John Fisher for his absurdly low payrolls and his plan ...
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Quick Glance: Departure of Professional Teams from Oakland: An Inevitable Change
- The A's are set to depart from Oakland. A necessary fresh beginning.
- The absence of three professional teams in the city was likely unavoidable.
- Ownership viewed Oakland solely as a subsidizer, not a collaborator.
- Infrastructure and perception in Oakland need transformation for improved circumstances.
The A’s wore out their welcome in Oakland. But in Sacramento, fans see incoming team in an entirely different way.
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Should we have a green beam for the Sacramento A’s? Let’s light it up | Opinion
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Ken Holtzman, one of the Oakland A’s original Big Three pitchers, dies at the age of 78
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Loyal dog alerts rescuers to friend trapped in cold, muddy well, CA officials say
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It’s official: Oakland A’s to play three seasons in West Sacramento, Kings ownership announces
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Quick Glance: Oakland A's to Play at Sacramento's Sutter Health Park before Las Vegas Move
- The Oakland Athletics will play their final season in Oakland in 2024, marking their 57th season there. They will move to the Sutter Health Park in Sacramento for 2025-27, with the option to extend for another year. The park will serve as a major league venue for at least three seasons.
- The Sacramento Kings own the River Cats. The A's look to relocate to Las Vegas by the 2028 season. Oakland is now focusing on developing the Coliseum site. The city offered the A's a fair deal for 2025-27, which was seen as fiscally responsible.
- Oakland extended gratitude to West Sacramento, Sutter Health Park, and the Sacramento region for hosting the A's temporarily. Sutter Health Park will host the A's for the 2025-27 seasons before their move to Vegas in 2028. The park will be modified to meet MLB standards, ensuring a top-notch baseball experience. Sacramento is excited to welcome the A's as their temporary home.
Relying on a dash of 'Whiteyball,' Cardinals turn walks, outs into runs to edge Oakland
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‘Absolutely ecstatic’ or ‘Ick’? Sacramento reacts to Oakland A’s move
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With Athletics playing out the string in Oakland, no need to romanticize the Coliseum
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Oakland Coliseum workers pay the price for A’s move to Sacramento: Thousands of Coliseum employees, including about 800 concession workers, are bracing for ...
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Oakland's airport may add 'San Francisco' to its name: Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay ...
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Quick Glance: Oakland Airport Considers Adding 'San Francisco' to Name
- Oakland International Airport is considering adding 'San Francisco' to its name to attract more passengers, but faces opposition from neighbors across the Bay.
- The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will discuss the matter at their upcoming meeting on Thursday.
- Officially known as Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, the airport lost 39 of 54 new routes added from July 2008 to March 2024, raising concerns about geographical confusion among travelers.
- The potential name-change has alarmed San Francisco officials, who fear it would cause confusion among travelers and infringe on the city's trademark rights.
Athletics’ Mason Miller turning heads as high-velocity closer: A's right-handed closer Mason Miller has thrown 46 pitches of 100 miles per hour with a high ...
mercurynews.com/2024/04/12/athletics-mason-miller-turning-heads-as-high-velocity-closer/
Reports: Orioles calling up No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday: The future is set to arrive for the Baltimore Orioles.
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Gaza protests block Golden Gate Bridge, Oakland highway: Protesters against the American response to the Israel-Hamas war shut down a pair of freeways in the Bay ...
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Former Oakland starter Sonny Gray dominates A’s in Cardinals’ win: Sonny Gray carved up his onetime club but good in St. Louis’ 3-1 victory Monday ...
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Bureau of Prisons to close California women's prison where inmates have been subjected to sex abuse
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Oakland Airport’s New Name Infuriates San Francisco Officials: Oakland, California, is slapping the name of “San Francisco” on its airport in hopes of borrowing ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-12/san-francisco-fumes-over-oakland-airport-s-new-sf-bay-name
Israel weighs Iran response amid global fears: 'We're on edge of a cliff.' Live updates
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Oakland airport name change will boost Bay Area economy: Some say the name change will confuse travelers. But the proposed name actually does the opposite: It ...
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Oakland’s Main Library will soon close for six months for repairs: Oakland’s Main Library, at 125 14th St. near Lake Merritt, will close May 27 and stay shut ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/oakland-main-library-to-close-for-six-months-19408395.php
What will the A’s be known as while playing in West Sacramento? MLB team will keep it simple
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Oakland Athletics at Texas Rangers odds, picks and predictions: The Oakland Athletics (4-8) and Texas Rangers (7-5) meet for the finale of a 3-game series ...
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Last call: Old BART cars being turned into homes, shops, entertainment spots and training facilities
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It’s official: Oakland A’s to play three seasons in West Sacramento, Kings ownership announces
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Why Oakland’s loss and Sacramento’s gain of the Athletics was inevitable and smart | Opinion
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Giants’ home opener made it clear: Bob Melvin is in the right place: Bob Melvin managed his first San Francisco Giants home game, a win over the Padres ...
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If Sacramento gets Major League Baseball, be careful the deal doesn’t backfire | Opinion
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Oakland homeless encampment cleared after city order: An encampment near Oakland's Nimitz Expressway, where between 30 to 40 homeless people live ...
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Protesters block I-880 in Oakland, forcing closure of all lanes: Protesters blocked an East Bay freeway early Monday, shutting it down and affecting the morning ...
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Out with the A’s … in with the B’s: Expansion Ballers eager to prove baseball can still thrive in Oakland
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Dennis Eckersley, former A’s saddened by Sacramento move: ‘It’s hard’: Former Oakland Athletics players voiced sadness and disappointment in the wake of ...
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A's Kaval says team will eliminate jobs after 2024 in Sacramento move: Oakland Athletics president Dave Kaval said the team will be eliminating jobs as the team ...
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Curse of the yes vote? Backing A’s move brings Giants, MLB bad karma: When all 30 MLB owners voted to allow the Oakland Athletics to move to Las Vegas ...
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Paul Blackburn, bummed about A's move, extends scoreless streak in win: Paul Blackburn isn’t thrilled with the Oakland Athletics’ planned relocation ...
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As MLB’s uniform issues persist, Nike searches for solutions to sweat stains and mismatched greys
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Quick Glance: MLB Uniform Challenges: Nike Seeks Fixes for Sweat Stains and Mismatched Greys
- The new MLB uniforms by Nike have exposed design flaws, including smaller letters that show sweat stains and mismatched greys between jerseys and pants.
- Player and fan dissatisfaction with the new jerseys has prompted Nike to explore solutions to mitigate the aesthetic issues.
- Sweat has become visibly noticeable on some players and teams due to the new jerseys, sparking discussions on whether changes are necessary.
- MLB and Nike adamantly defend the new uniforms and are reluctant to allow substantive changes, despite widespread criticism from players and fans.
Oakland B’s hustle to get new Raimondi Park stadium ready before first game: Come the first week of June, the Oakland Ballers -- better-known as the B's ...
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Las Vegas' famed Tropicana resort will close this week to make way for a new ballpark
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Quick Glance: Tropicana's Closure for New Baseball Stadium
- The 67-year-old Tropicana will close on Tuesday to make way for a new baseball stadium designated for the Major League Baseball team the A's.
- Originally considered luxurious, the Tropicana lost its appeal over the years and was finally sold to Bally's for $308 million to make room for the future baseball stadium.
- Demolition is scheduled for October after MLB owners approved the A's move to Las Vegas in November of last year. The team is expected to arrive in Las Vegas in 2028.
- The design for the new $1.5 billion baseball stadium on the Tropicana site was recently unveiled, showcasing a futuristic look with huge white sails inspired by traditional baseball pennants.
From East Bay punk rocker to ‘Abigail’ horror hitmaker: Oakland native Matt Bettinelli-Olpin was the guitarist for East Bay punk band Link 80 ...
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San Francisco Bay beef: Keep our name out of your airport, SFO tells Oakland: Port of Oakland officials announced the proposed name change, citing its aim is to ...
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California House Prices Plunge By as Much as 40% in Some Areas: Parts of Northern California are seeing homeowners slashing their properties' sale prices in an ...
newsweek.com/california-house-prices-plunge-40-percent-some-areas-1886763
Rockies Journal: Jenny Cavnar, student of the game, thriving as Oakland’s play-by-play announcer
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Two iconic ’80s acts are joining forces for one big Bay Area concert: Get tickets to see Adam Ant and the English Beat in concert at the Fox Theater in Oakland.
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Bank of America must face overdraft fee refund lawsuit: Bank of America must face a lawsuit claiming it reneged on a promise to refund overdraft fees to ...
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Let John Fisher's A's leave Oakland, and let's see who's better off: The A's are officially leaving Oakland. Like a controlled burn, maybe it's the best thing ...
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Body Found In Water ID'd As Missing Woman Allegedly Killed By Son-In-Law: Phuc Vo was charged in the deaths of his mother-in-law, Que Tran, and her daughter ...
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The Oakland A’s won’t be coming to Utah after all: The Oakland A's have chosen Sacramento, not Salt Lake City, as their temporary home.
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From major support to major doubt, Sacramentans are split on the Oakland A’s | Opinion
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A’s owner John Fisher’s legacy of failure in Oakland leaves with him: John Fisher’s stewardship of the Oakland Athletics as owner has been an unending streak of ...
sfchronicle.com/sports/ostler/article/a-s-owner-john-fisher-s-legacy-failure-19385856.php
Guardians' Shane Bieber emotional in discussing elbow injury, uncertain future with surgery looming
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Latest line: A good week for fast-food workers; a bad week for Oakland’s team dreams
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Red Sox look to pick up steam in opener against A's: Two teams that used strong starting pitching as the foundation for series-ending wins in their most recent ...
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Trevor Story helps the Red Sox beat the Athletics 5-4 in 11 innings: Trevor Story had three hits and two RBIs and Wilyer Abreu scored the go-ahead run on a ...
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Quick Glance: Houck Dominates Athletics: Red Sox Win 9-0
- Tanner Houck struck out 10 batters in six scoreless innings, as the Red Sox capitalized on five early errors by the Athletics to win 9-0.
- Jarren Duran had three hits and three steals in the first three innings, Trevor Story added a two-run double, and Ceddanne Rafaela hit two sacrifice flies to help Boston score eight runs in the first three innings against the mistake-prone A’s.
- Houck did the rest with the latest strong start for Boston, allowing three hits and no walks. All five Red Sox starters have played at least five innings in their first round, allowing a maximum of two runs.
- Oakland also made history as the first team in seven years to commit at least five errors in the first three innings of a game and has made a total of 13 errors in the first five games of the season.
What will the A’s be known as while playing in West Sacramento? MLB team will keep it simple
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Hey, Sacramento — while the A’s are in town can Fresno borrow the River Cats? | Opinion
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Aramark warns A's Coliseum workers: Talk publicly and get fired: Oakland Coliseum food and beverage concessionaire Aramark warned workers for A's baseball games ...
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El Farolito’s magical Open Cup run ends against Oakland Roots: El Farolito scored first and held the lead for most of the first half, but the amateur club's ...
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Gio Urshela is making Tigers' $1.5 million bargain investment look like a steal: As last as the final week of spring training, the jury was still out on how big ...
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Oakland A’s to Play in Sacramento for Next Three Seasons: The team will share a minor-league ballpark with the Sacramento River Cats ahead of a planned ...
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Yelp’s Top 100 Ramen list: Santa Clara restaurant ranks No. 3: Joining Ramen Hajime are spots in Palo Alto, San Leandro, Campbell, Oakland, San Mateo ...
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On the Oakland A’s move to Sacramento: What we know so far: There's a lot on the line as the A's prepare to leave town for good.
mercurynews.com/2024/04/06/on-the-oakland-as-move-to-sacramento-what-we-know-so-far/
Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins odds, picks and predictions: The Cleveland Guardians (6-2) and Minnesota Twins (3-3) play the middle contest of a 3-game ...
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Red Sox beat Athletics 1-0 to complete sweep. Oakland draws 45,086 for 7-game homestand
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Hawkeyes downsize baseball field renovation, for now, due to ‘cost concerns’: University of Iowa proposes new $5.5M clubhouse, instead of $27.4M major renovation
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Sacramento-bound A’s reveal how they will ‘commemorate’ Coliseum in final season in Oakland
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S.F. officials slam plan to change Oakland Airport’s name: S.F. officials and SFO chief slam plan to change Oakland International Airport’s name
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Kurtenbach: The A’s treated their fans terribly. Are the other Bay Area pro teams that much better?
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Are pitchers pitching too hard?: Baseball is stuck in a velocity trap.
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