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Oakland A’s unique season comes to an end
The Oakland Athletics played their final baseball game of the season on Oct. 8, losing 11-6 to the Houston Astros in the American League Division Series.
Read MoreA’s waterfront ballpark proposal draws a critical crowd
Longshoremen and Oakland residents discuss their opposition to the A’s newest proposal—a waterfront ballpark on the Port.
Read MoreIn Oakland and in pro baseball, the number of African American players declines
Historically, Oakland was a hotbed for producing African American baseball talent for Major League Baseball. However, the face of baseball has changed. Today, blacks only account for a tiny percentage of professional players. Click on the video above to take a look at the reasons that have caused the decline, both among young Oakland players…
Read MoreBaseball legend Frank Robinson passes away at 83
On February 7, Oakland native and Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson passed away at the age of 83 after a battle with a prolonged illness. The McClymonds High School graduate played 21 seasons in the league, hitting 586 home runs. He was a 14-time All-Star and the only player to win Most…
Read MoreRicky Henderson’s career comes full circle as A’s rename field after him
Ricky Henderson tried not to smile. He strode onto the Oakland Athletics’ field with his unmistakable swagger—a delicate mix of confidence, bravado and humility—embodied by his sleek blazer, grey trousers, sunglasses, and a peek of his chest exposed by his shirt’s top two open buttons. He strolled down the field as the crowd applauded, with…
Read MoreYoungsters get batting tips from a pro at A’s FanFest
Oakland A’s fans decked out in team regalia turned the stadium green for FanFest this past Sunday. Check out our photo-audio slideshow!
Read MoreBilly Beane: The math, money and mastermind behind the Oakland A’s “Moneyball” success
The 2014 season for the Oakland Athletics was full of ups and downs. The A’s got off to a great start, achieving a 59-36 record, which was the best in baseball by the All-Star break. Oakland also had the best run differential in all of baseball and had six players selected to the All-Star game,…
Read MoreWith Giants in the World Series, A’s fans learn to love thy neighbor
It’s hard being a die-hard A’s fan when the Giants are doing their World Series thing again. Especially when it feels like the entire Bay Area has caught Giants fever–even AC Transit buses in Oakland are rooting for the San Francisco team.
Read MoreFans rally as A’s look to playoffs
Mayor Jean Quan and members of the Oakland city council joined local fans at Frank Ogawa Plaza on Oct. 1 for “A’s Oaktober Rally” – a free public celebration honoring the 2013 Oakland Athletics. The A’s clinched a playoff spot this season by winning the AL West Division and will host the Detroit Tigers in the American League Division Series on Friday and Saturday at O.co Coliseum.
Read MoreFans stream in for Opening Day baseball in Oakland
Oakland North tagged along as people of all ages, and even a dog or two made their way to O. Co Coliseum to watch the home team square off against the Seattle Mariners. We talked to a guy who has seen too many players come and go every year, a person who has seen 40 opening day games in Oakland and a dog owner who thinks the A’s are going all the way!
Read MoreTech baseball team caps another stellar season at its pristine home park
The Oakland Tech baseball team completed its OAL season on Wednesday with a win over Oakland High at Tech’s pristine field, which is maintained by parents of players.
Read MoreMoneyball premiere brings glamour and excitement to Oakland
Hollywood came to Oakland Monday night for the world premiere of Moneyball, the movie adaptation of Michael Lewis’ 2003 bestseller chronicling the Oakland A’s 2002 season and the revolutionary method of selecting players ushered into the game by general manager Billy Beane, played by Brad Pitt in the movie.
Read MoreOakland honors late, openly gay MLB player Glenn Burke
In more than 140 years of professional baseball, over 17,000 players have passed through the major leagues. Only two have been openly gay. Glenn Burke was the first. At an event Wednesday night, the late Burke was honored for his contributions to his sport and community.
Read MoreTop hat and tails: a Vintage Base Ball story
Last Sunday afternoon, Ed Rivera passed along MacArthur Boulevard in his Sunday best, from his shiny black top hat all the way to his dangling coattails. But don’t let his dapper apparel fool you: he wasn’t headed to church or a wedding, but to Mosswood Park, where he would serve as umpire for a baseball game.
Read MoreA’s fans eagerly await 2011 season
The Oakland Athletics will open their 2011 season Friday at the Coliseum with a three-game series against the Seattle Mariners. Despite an offseason loss Tuesday, many predict 2011 could be the team’s best season yet. But Oakland fans are still anxious that they may lose the A’s to San Jose, where owner Lew Wolff continues to try to move the team.
Read MoreAfter long journeys, Bobby Cramer and Justin James join the A’s
Major League Baseball had all but given up on pitchers Justin James and Bobby Cramer, who joined the Oakland Athletics in September at the unusually old (for baseball) ages of 29 and 30. But the A’s, known for their unconventional scouting, saw their potential, not their ages.
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