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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/athletics-vs-mariners-prediction-odds-pick-9-28-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Athletics vs. Mariners prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Athletics-vs.-Mariners-prediction-odds-pick-1.jpg"></figure><h1>Athletics vs. Mariners prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-28T10:10:42-07:00">September 28th, 10:10am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-28T10:02:42-07:00">September 28th, 10:02am</time><address><a>Dominik Zawartko</a>Dominik Zawartko is a Michigan State graduate with a degree in Political Science and English. Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>We are back with another betting prediction and pick for the final games in the MLB Regular Season. This final series takes place in the American League West as the <b>Oakland Athletics </b>face the <b>Seattle Mariners </b>in Game 2. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with an Athletics-Mariners prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Athletics-Mariners Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>Joey Estes (RHP)</b> vs. <b>Emerson Hancock (RHP)</b></p><p><b>Joey Estes</b> (7-9) with 4.99 ERA, 90 K’s, and a 1.22 WHIP in 122.2 innings.</p><p>Last Start: 9/22 vs. NYY (L) – 4.0 innings, seven hits, five runs, one walk, and one K in the 7-4 loss to the New York Yankees.</p><p>2024 Road Splits: (3-6) with a 7.03 ERA and 46 K’s at home. He pitches slightly worse on the road.</p><p><b>Emerson Hancock</b> (4-4) with a 4.72 ERA, 36 K’s, and a 1.30 WHIP in 67.1 innings.</p><p>Last Start: 5.0 innings, five hits, two runs, zero walks, and three K’s in the 8-4 win over the Texas Rangers.</p><p>2024 Home Splits: (2-3) with a 3.41 ERA and 23 K’s at home. He pitches slightly better at home.</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Athletics-Mariners Odds</b></h2><p>Oakland Athletics: +1.5 (-184)</p><p>Moneyline: +126</p><p>Seattle Mariners: -1.5 (+152)</p><p>Moneyline: -148</p><p>Over: 7.5 (-110)</p><p>Under: 7.5 (-110)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Athletics vs. Mariners</b></h2><p>Time: 9:40 p.m. ET/ 6:40 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: NBC Sports California, DirecTV SportsNet Northwest, MLB.TV</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Athletics Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Oakland Athletics are finishing this regular season with their highest win total since 2021 and almost a 20-game improvement from their historically bad season a year ago. Vibes have been high as the Athletics played their final games in the Oakland Coliseum, taking two of three games against the Texas Rangers. They’re behind 4-6 in the season series against Seattle, so a sweep here could earn them bragging rights over their divisional rivals. Despite their record, the Athletics hit for a better team average (.234) and have recorded more hits (1245) than their opponents. It’ll take a solid day from the plate to keep up with the high-scoring Mariners.</p><p>The Athletics will send Joey Estes to the mound for start twenty-four. With just a 7-9 overall record, most of his success has come at home where he posts a respectable 3.26 ERA and 4-3 record. His numbers on the road, however, take a serious dip at a 7.03 ERA and .309 OBA. The Mariners are currently hot from the plate, so Estes will have to remain in control and not let this game get out of hand by putting runners on the bags. On the road, they can’t like their chances for a comeback effort.</p><h2><b>Why The Mariners Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Seattle Mariners will fail to make the Postseason for the second-straight year and they weren’t able to reach previous years’ mark of 90 wins. They just recently fell out of Wild Card contention, falling behind the Minnesota Twins. Still, they finished second in a rather open AL West race, so they’ll have something to build off of in the upcoming offseason. Julio Rodriguez is once again finishing the season at the club’s top hitter, but they’ll be looking to add more pieces around him when they look to rebuild the roster through free agency and the draft. Their pitching saw a begin decline from previous seasons and they’ll be looking to add reinforcements to the bullpen as well.</p><p>The Mariners will send Emerson Hancock to the mound for his fifteenth start of the season. His team has notched wins in his last two starts despite him giving up five runs through 10 innings of work. He’s not typically one to post high strikeout numbers and he’s more of a ground ball pitcher, but the Mariners have a solid defense behind him and can make plays to force the outs. They’ve won two-straight games heading into this one and while their pitching staff has been thin to end the season, they were able to shut the A’s out in the opening game of this series. Expect their recent momentum to keep rolling in this one.</p><h2><b>Final Athletics-Mariners Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Athletics and Mariners will meet again following Seattle’s most recent 2-0 win. Pitcher Bryan Woo was able to get batter fanning with eight strikeouts through five innings, so expect continued success from the Mariners in getting the Athletics to chase pitches out of the zone.</p><p>The Mariners also saw some production from the plate with two solo homers and they’ve now scored 10 runs over their last two games while the Athletics are currently struggling from the plate.</p><p>For our final prediction, we’ll roll with the Seattle Mariners to continue their success at home to end this season as they notch another win over their divisional rivals.</p><p><b>Final Athletics-Mariners Prediction &amp; Pick: Seattle Mariners ML (-146)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Athletics vs. Mariners prediction, odds, pick – 9/28/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/athletics-vs-mariners-prediction-odds-pick-9-27-2024');   ga('set', 'title', 'Athletics vs. Mariners prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Athletics-vs.-Mariners-prediction-odds-pick.jpg"></figure><h1>Athletics vs. Mariners prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-27T10:02:12-07:00">September 27th, 10:02am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-27T10:37:22-07:00">September 27th, 10:37am</time><address><a>Dominik Zawartko</a>Dominik Zawartko is a Michigan State graduate with a degree in Political Science and English. Having previously worked in the nonprofit and legal sectors, he decided to pursue his true love of writing with ClutchPoints. Dominik's hobbies include painting, cooking food, training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and always having a laugh. His main focus areas are UFC coverage and all things sneakers.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Betting</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>We’re back again with another betting prediction and pick for the final few series of the MLB Regular Season as we head to the American League West for this next meeting. The <b>Oakland Athletics </b>will face the <b>Seattle Mariners </b>for a three-game series to close the season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/betting" rel="noopener">series</a> with a Athletics-Mariners prediction and pick.</p><h2><b>Athletics-Mariners Projected Starters </b></h2><p><b>JP Sears (LHP)</b> vs. <b>Undecided</b></p><p><b>JP Sears</b> (11-12) with a 4.43 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 133 K, 174.2 IP</p><p>Last Start: 9/21 vs, NYY (L) – 5.0 IP, 6 ER, 6 K</p><p>2024 Road Splits: (5-5) with a 3.71 ERA, .231 OBA, 70 K, 94.2 IP</p><p><b>Undecided </b>(0-0)</p><p>Last Start: N/A</p><p>2024 Home Splits: N/A</p><p><b><i>Here are the <a href="https://sportsbook.fanduel.com/navigation/mlb" rel="noopener">MLB Odds</a>, courtesy of FanDuel. </i></b></p><h2><b>MLB Odds: Athletics-Mariners Odds</b></h2><p>Oakland Athletics: +1.5 (-162)</p><p>Moneyline: +142</p><p>Seattle Mariners: -1.5 (+132)</p><p>Moneyline: -168</p><p>Over: 7.5 (-105)</p><p>Under: 7.5 (-115)</p><h2><b>How to Watch Athletics vs. Mariners</b></h2><p>Time: 10:10 p.m. ET/ 7:10 p.m. PT</p><p>TV: NBC Sports California, DirecTV Sports NorthWest, MLB.TV</p><p>Stream: fuboTV (<a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">Free Trial</a>)</p><h2><b>Why The Athletics Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Oakland Athletics won’t be making the Postseason this year but with their victory last night, they were able to say farewell to the Oakland Coliseum as winners. Wins have been hard to come by for the Athletics this season, but they’ve done a great job in improving from last year’s forgettable mark and giving fans something to cheer for during this season. JJ Bleday was the star of the game with a go-ahead RBI single and a miraculous catch in center field at key points of the game. Their spirits are high at the moment and they’ll be looking to carry that same momentum into this final series.</p><p>The Athletics will send JP Sears to the mound for his thirty-second start of the season. The Athletics have notched wins in two of his last five starts, but he’s hoping to break this current two-game losing streak he’s been on. He’s allowed 10 runs over his last two starts, but he’s also managed 10 strikeouts in the same breath and can turn in a promising start here if he doesn’t let the Mariners offense get out in front of him. Expect him to take this start deep into the game as he hopes to finish his season on a high note.</p><h2><b>Why The Mariners Will Cover The Spread/Win</b></h2><p>The Seattle Mariners are currently three games out of the final AL Wild Card spot and they’ll look for another series win against a divisional opponent to end the season on a positive note. While the Mariners have been up and down this season, they’ve found ways to string together wins and keep their winning record at five games over .500. They’ve won five of their last seven games including taking two of three from the Houston Astros during their most recent series. They won their last game against Houston 8-1 as their bats were firing on all cylinders, so expect them to have a similar momentum during this game.</p><p>While we’re still waiting on the Mariners to announce a pitcher for this matchup, they’re likely to send either Logan Gilbert or Bryce Miller to the mound given George Kirby turning in the last start. We will also likely see the Mariners’ bullpen see a ton of action in this one with their ace Luis Castillo still on the IL. The Mariners are thin with their pitching staff at the moment, so they may have to get creative in sending arms to the mound and giving the Athletics a number of different looks throughout this series.</p><h2><b>Final Athletics-Mariners Prediction &amp; Pick</b></h2><p>The Athletics and Mariners will close the season against each other and they’ll conclude this 13-game season rivalry. The Mariners currently have the edge over Oakland with a 6-4 head-to-head record, but don’t sleep on the Athletics and their forward momentum to close the season. These last three games are important for the Mariners in closing this season strong against a divisional rival.</p><p>While the Mariners have yet to decide on a pitcher, we have to give their lineup the edge in this must-win scenario. Their pitching staff also turned in two one-run games against the Astros last series, so they’re fairly confident heading into this matchup against a team they’ve handled all year.</p><p>For our final prediction, we have to give the edge to the Seattle Mariners here considering what they just did against the Atlanta Braves. They’ve also won their last two meetings against Oakland by a combined 15 runs, so don’t expect this game to be close if it begins to tilt in either direction. We’ll roll with the Seattle Mariners to get the win with our final prediction.</p><p><b>Final Athletics-Mariners Prediction &amp; Pick: Seattle Mariners -1.5 (+132)</b></p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Athletics vs. Mariners prediction, odds, pick – 9/27/2024

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/athletics-news-dallas-braden-keepsake-oakland-coliseum');   ga('set', 'title', 'Athletics’ Dallas Braden takes important keepsake from Oakland Coliseum');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-26-25-braden-featured.jpeg"></figure><h1>Athletics’ Dallas Braden takes important keepsake from Oakland Coliseum</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-26T18:49:38-07:00">September 26th, 6:49pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-26T18:49:38-07:00">September 26th, 6:49pm</time><address><a>David Korn</a>David Korn is an MLB associate editor at ClutchPoints. He is also a producer at MLB Network Radio and covers college basketball for A10Talk. David graduated from George Washington in 2023, where he was the radio play-by-play broadcaster for their Men's and Women's Basketball teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oakland Athletics said <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-mark-kotsay-sends-emotional-oakland-farewell-to-fans">goodbye to the city of Oakland and the Oakland Coliseum</a> on Thursday. Former Athletics pitcher and current broadcaster Dallas Braden made sure to take home an extra-special memento from the Coliseum after the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-wins-final-home-game-oakland-chaos-unfolds">3-2 win over the Texas Rangers.</a></p><p>Braden had one of the most memorable moments ever at the Oakland Coliseum when he threw a perfect game on Mother’s Day in 2010. After Athletics’ final game at the Coliseum on Thursday, Braden went down to the field and once again had another <a href="https://twitter.com/baseballisdead_/status/1839449863198818737" rel="noopener">emotional moment</a> on the same mound where he threw his perfect game.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Dallas Braden returns to the mound where he threw his unforgettable perfect game on Mother’s Day 2010, taking a handful of dirt as a final farewell to the Oakland Coliseum <a href="https://t.co/DxqYyy5HH9">pic.twitter.com/DxqYyy5HH9</a></p><p>— Baseball Is Dead (@baseballisdead_) <a href="https://twitter.com/baseballisdead_/status/1839449863198818737?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Braden is seen scooping up some dirt from the pitcher’s mound and putting it into a small ziplock baggie. Braden the removes a bracelet from his wrist and places it directly on the rubber.</p><p>There may be no one who is more connected to the Athletics or who is more disappointed about the team’s move than Braden. Braden grew up an Athletics fan in nearby Stockton, California, about an hour and a half from the Oakland Coliseum. He then spent his entire five-year Major League career in Oakland before becoming the team’s TV color commentator since 2017.</p><h2><b>Why the Oakland Athletics are moving</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/09-26-24-as-image.jpeg"><figcaption>© Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>In a move that is almost universally-despised across baseball, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-1-5-billion-las-vegas-stadium-proposal-shocking-update">Athletics are leaving Oakland to move to Las Vegas</a>. However, because their stadium in Las Vegas is not expected to be ready until 2028, the Athletics will spend the next three season in Sacramento at the home of the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate Sacramento River Cats.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-jeff-passan-absolutely-flames-john-fisher-mlb-athletics-departure">Athletics owner John Fisher has been widely-scrutinized</a> for his decision to move the club after years of failing to get a deal done to build a new stadium for the team in Oakland. Fisher has been notorious for his low payrolls and cost cutting, and this move is just what many believe to be the latest example of him prioritizing his bottom line over anything else.</p><p>Since the move was announced, Athletics fans have participated in a variety of protests to try and show their support for the team and to convince Fisher to keep the team in Oakland. These have included “sell the team” chants at games, massive tailgates outside the Oakland Coliseum instead of purchasing tickets and an independently organized “fans fest.”</p><p>The Athletics’ time in Oakland is done. At least Braden was able to get one last keepsake from the Coliseum.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Athletics’ Dallas Braden takes important keepsake from Oakland Coliseum

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He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oakland Athletics are no more. One of baseball’s classic franchises officially bid the city and Coliseum farewell following Thursday’s <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-wins-final-home-game-oakland-chaos-unfolds">3-2 win versus the Texas Rangers</a>. The perpetual anger and heartbreak that fans have been feeling since <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-jeff-passan-absolutely-flames-john-fisher-mlb-athletics-departure">John Fisher opted to leave Oakland behind</a> was momentarily displaced, or at least overshadowed, by the desire to soak up every fleeting moment in the 58-year-old stadium.</p><p>Manager Mark Kotsay will be traveling with the A’s in 2025, unlike many Oakland residents who will probably be deterred from making the drive to Sacramento’s Sutter Health Park, but he is still <a href="https://x.com/BallySportsSW/status/1839430203984257247" rel="noopener">showing his heartfelt appreciation</a> to the community.</p><p>“To the staff who dedicated their lives to the Oakland A’s, especially those who aren’t coming with us, I am forever grateful and will never forget you,” Kotsay said to the crowd after the bittersweet victory, via Bally Sports Southwest. “And to all of you, on behalf of my staff, myself, this team, all the past players and coaches, everyone who’s worn the green and gold, there are no better fans than you guys. Thank you all for loving the game of baseball. Thank you for your lifelong support of the Oakland A’s.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oakland A's manager Mark Kotsay gets emotional as he addresses everyone at the coliseum today 🏟️<a href="https://twitter.com/Rangers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Rangers</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/StraightUpTX?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#StraightUpTX</a> <a href="https://t.co/AyTW2vOlhE">pic.twitter.com/AyTW2vOlhE</a></p><p>— Bally Sports Southwest (@BallySportsSW) <a href="https://twitter.com/BallySportsSW/status/1839430203984257247?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>The Athletics left everything on the field in 2024</b></h2><p>The skipper also made sure to publicly credit his club, which has actually exceeded expectations in 2024 despite the impending move and all the outside chatter surrounding it. The Athletics (69-90) have a chance to win more than 20 games than they did last season, providing the city with some solace and hope before they transition to their new and likely temporary home in 2025.</p><p>Mark Kotsay played in Oakland for four seasons and has been the team’s manager since 2022. His affinity for the Oakland Coliseum runs deep. He knows the misery that this departure is leaving in its wake and can only do his best to make sure that the fans are recognized for their loyalty and passion.</p><p>They have put up with a lot over the years, but many continued to embrace the Athletics as a key part of the city’s identity even when attendance rates indicated otherwise. The city has experienced four World Series celebrations and countless other memories for more than half a century. Saying goodbye is understandably painful.</p><p>That feeling clearly extends to Kotsay and the ballclub as well, though. All they can do now is use this disappointing change of circumstances as fuel for the future.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Athletics’ Mark Kotsay sends emotional Oakland farewell to fans

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He has written 10 books, including "Who's Better, Who's Best in the NFL." He has won multiple awards from the Pro Football Writers of America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-wins-final-home-game-oakland-chaos-unfolds">Oakland Athletics</a> played their final home game at the Oakland Coliseum managed a 3-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. The game was played before a packed house of A’s fans, many of whom had signs and placards urging owner John Fisher to sell the team.</p><p>The team is planning to move permanently to Las Vegas, but a new stadium in that city will not be ready until the 2028 or 2029 season. As a result, the team is planning to play in Sacramento until their permanent home is ready. The stadium in that California city is a minor league facility, and critics of Fisher have bashed the owner for multiple aspects of the move.</p><p>Long-time fans are unhappy that the A’s are leaving Oakland and they are also angry that the team will not be playing in a major league facility in the next few years. There are also details of the new stadium in Las Vegas that have not been finalized at this point.</p><p>Major league insider Jeff Passan voiced his issues with the team’s decision to leave Oakland with a statement on X.</p><p>“The Oakland A’s were killed by greed,” <a href="https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/1839434404843966845">Passan said</a>. “Do not allow the people responsible for this to spin it any other way. John Fisher did not have to move this team. Major League Baseball and its owners did not need to be complicit in it. This was a choice. A wrong one. History will sneer.”</p><h2><b>A’s fans fill Oakland Coliseum for finale</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Athletics-played-their-final-game-in-Oakland-Thursday-afternoon.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Oakland Coliseum has seen fans stay away in droves in recent years as it became clear that the team was not going to remain in the East Bay on a permanent basis.</p><p>However, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-franchise-legends-hurt-oakland-exit">Oakland A’s</a> and the Rangers sold out the final home game as 46,889 fans for the afternoon game. Fans chanted “Sell the team” throughout the game and mixed those chants with “Let’s go Oakland” as the game progressed.</p><p>The team left Kansas City after the 1967 season and relocated to Oakland for the 1968 season. They shared the Oakland Coliseum with the Oakland Raiders for years before the Raiders left first for Los Angeles and then later returned to Oakland. The Raiders played their final season in Oakland in 2019 before moving to Las Vegas.</p><p>Fisher has made public statements saying that he and the A’s ownership group had tried to come up with a permanent stadium in Oakland for years without success. He was unable to entice local or state government to partner with the ownership group on a new facility.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Jeff Passan absolutely flames John Fisher, MLB over Athletics departure

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/athletics-news-wins-final-home-game-oakland-chaos-unfolds');   ga('set', 'title', 'Athletics win final home game in Oakland as chaos unfolds');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Athletics-win-final-home-game-in-Oakland-as-chaos-unfolds.jpg"></figure><h1>Athletics win final home game in Oakland as chaos unfolds</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-26T15:17:14-07:00">September 26th, 3:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-26T15:59:06-07:00">September 26th, 3:59pm</time><address><a>Quinn Allen</a>Quinn Allen is a Senior Associate Editor with ClutchPoints. He specializes mainly in soccer, basketball, and baseball. When Quinn isn't producing content for CP,  he's writing sports betting predictions for numerous sites across North America.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>An era came to an end on Thursday afternoon in the Bay Area as the Oakland Athletics played their <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-barry-zito-serenades-athletics-fans-final-oakland-coliseum-game">final home game at the Oakland Coliseum</a>. Thankfully, the fans were treated to a win with the A’s beating the Texas Rangers 3-2. Chaos quickly followed with supporters <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1839425347542245473" rel="noopener">running onto the field</a> and throwing items on the diamond.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Athletics beat the Rangers, 3-2. </p><p>The last pitch in the history of the Coliseum? </p><p>Mason Miller's 103.5 MPH fastball to Travis Jankowski resulting in a game-ending groundout to third. </p><p>So sad for the Oakland Athletics community, especially the kids. <a href="https://t.co/3P1NJx8HLx">pic.twitter.com/3P1NJx8HLx</a></p><p>— Jared Sandler (@JaredSandler) <a href="https://twitter.com/JaredSandler/status/1839426590947905927?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-1-5-billion-las-vegas-stadium-proposal-shocking-update">The Athletics are set for their move to Las Vegas</a> but will play from 2025 to 2027 at the very least in Sacramento while their new stadium in Sin City is being built.</p><p>It’s a sad time for Oakland fans, who saw a lot of ups and downs at the historic Coliseum.</p><p>It was a packed house on Thursday for this contest with 46,889 fans showing up to take in the action for one last time. The Athletics played at the Coliseum from 1968 to 2024, a long, long time. The stadium opened in 1966 as the home of the Oakland Raiders, and two years later, it started hosting A’s games.</p><p>There was no shortage of history there, too. Despite the lack of fans and rundown facilities in the past years, once upon a time, the Coliseum was a hit. Oakland made three World Series appearances between 1967 and 1976 with the A’s winning it all in back-to-back-to-back years in ’72, ’73, and ’74.</p><p>It’s extremely sad that the city of Oakland has now lost both of its major sports teams to Vegas. A’s fans and Raiders fans were known as some of the most loyal in all of sports, and now they have to watch from afar. The Athletics improved to 68-90 with Thursday’s victory and will begin a three-game set with the Seattle Mariners on Friday to finish out the regular season.</p><p>So long to the Oakland Coliseum. Although this chapter is closing for the franchise, the memories will last forever.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Athletics win final home game in Oakland as chaos unfolds

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/athletics-news-barry-zito-serenades-athletics-fans-final-oakland-coliseum-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Barry Zito serenades Athletics’ fans before final Oakland Coliseum game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Athletics-news-Barry-Zito-serenades-As-fans-before-final-Oakland-Coliseum-game.jpg"></figure><h1>Barry Zito serenades Athletics’ fans before final Oakland Coliseum game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-26T15:06:15-07:00">September 26th, 3:06pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-26T15:06:15-07:00">September 26th, 3:06pm</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the Oakland Athletics bid farewell to their long-standing home at the Oakland Coliseum, 2002 Cy Young Award winner Barry Zito offered a poignant tribute by singing the National Anthem ahead of the team’s final home game . This heartfelt gesture underscored the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-damian-lillard-celebrities-leaving-oakland">profound loss felt by fans, players, and alumni alike</a> as the franchise prepares for its relocation to Sacramento and, ultimately, to Las Vegas.</p><p>Zito, who is celebrated for his remarkable career with the Athletics and musical talents, gave an emotional performance that resonated with nearly 46,000 fans in attendance. Having spent significant parts of his career with the A’s, including his <a href="https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/z/zitoba01.shtml">final major league appearance</a> in 2015, Zito’s connection to the Oakland community and its baseball fans runs deep. His involvement in the closing ceremonies added a personal touch to the day’s events, symbolizing the end of an era for the Athletics in Oakland.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Oakland A’s legend Barry Zito sang the National Anthem ahead of their last home game at the Oakland Coliseum 🙌🎶</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/NBCSAthletics?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NBCSAthletics</a>)<a href="https://t.co/6lX49zHQUl">pic.twitter.com/6lX49zHQUl</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1839391266490216487?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 26, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><h2><b>Athletics say goodbye to Oakland</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Barry-Zito.jpg"><figcaption>Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The day was charged with emotion as fans entered the Coliseum for the last time, a venue that has been a fixture of Oakland sports for 57 years. The atmosphere was a mixture of nostalgia, frustration, and solemnity, with many fans vocalizing their displeasure about the team’s impending move. To <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-ahletics-final-night-home-game-security-guard-stolen-stadium-seat-fiasco">ensure safety and manage the crowd’s emotions</a>, security was significantly heightened, with 200 Oakland police officers on duty, a stark increase from the usual presence at games.</p><p>Reggie Jackson, another A’s legend and Hall of Fame slugger who contributed to the team’s three consecutive World Series titles, was also present. He <a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/columnist/bob-nightengale/2024/09/26/oakland-coliseum-last-athletics-home-game/75378007007/">shared his grievances about the past</a>, specifically his failed attempt to purchase the Athletics two decades ago—a venture thwarted under circumstances that still evoke a sense of injustice for him, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Jackson’s presence and his comments about his deep love for the team and the city of Oakland added to the reflective mood of the day.</p><p>“I love the team,” Jackson said. “I love the town. I’ve got no remorse in Oakland. The only remorse is I didn’t get the chance to buy the team when they said I could.”</p><p>The event was not just a game but a historical moment for the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/tom-hanks-chastises-owners-mlb-for-oakland-athletics-departure">Athletics and their fans</a>, marking a significant transition not only for the franchise but also for the community that has supported it for over half a century. The decision to move the team has been a contentious issue, laden with emotional and economic implications for Oakland and its residents.</p><p>As the Athletics look ahead to their future in Sacramento and then Las Vegas, the memories of their time in Oakland and the legacy left by players like Zito and Jackson will remain indelible in the hearts of their fans.</p><p>The final game at the Oakland Coliseum was more than just the end of a season; it was a farewell to a beloved home, marked poignantly by Zito’s soul-stirring rendition of the National Anthem. This event encapsulated the joy and heartache of saying goodbye to a pivotal part of Oakland’s sports culture.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Barry Zito serenades Athletics’ fans before final Oakland Coliseum game

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He started his career as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com in Boston, where he grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media. Alongside the Celtics radio broadcaster and two-time NBA champion Cedric Maxwell, Josue is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the Oakland <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-ownership-oakland-stadium-talks-fail">Athletics bid farewell to Oakland Coliseum</a> in their final game there on Thursday, Athletics manager Mark Kotsay revealed that former MLB manager Terry Francona reached out. The A’s will play their final game at the stadium they called home for over 50 years. Ahead of their three-game series finale against the Texas Rangers, Kotsay says Francona reaching out meant a lot to him and <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1839362814022140214" rel="noopener">helped him through an emotional day</a> to be the Athletics manager, per USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.</p><p>“Mark Kotsay says that he’ll forever be grateful that Terry Francona reached out to him this morning to express a heartfelt message telling him it’s perfectly fine to be emotional,” Nigtengale reported.</p><p>The highly anticipated matinee follows Wednesday’s final night home game when fans stole a stadium seat as a parting gift. Six security guards chased the chair-stealing thief outside Oakland Coliseum before getting away. Athletics fans have expressed frustration over the franchise’s move to Sacramento for the upcoming seasons before it moves to its final destination, Las Vegas, in 2028.</p><h2><b>Athletics fans rip John Fisher’s public statement</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Athletics-manager-Mark-Kotsay.jpg"><figcaption>Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Mark Kotsay could feel how sad fans have been lately, despite <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-fans-rip-john-fisher-statement-final-game-oakland-coliseum">Athletics owner John Fisher issuing a public apology</a> that fell on deaf ears for most of their fans. In the statement, Fisher claims he tried his hardest to keep the ballclub in Oakland but <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1838296241538765210" rel="noopener">couldn’t reach a deal</a> after approaching five different potential locations in the Bay Area, per Athletics reporter Jessica Kleinschmidt.</p><p>“Our dream was to win championships and build a new ballpark in Oakland. Over the next 18 years, we did our very best to make that happen,” Fisher penned in his open statement. “We proposed and pursued five different locations in the Bay Area. And despite mutual and ongoing efforts to get a deal done for the Howard Terminal project, we came up short.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">John Fisher released a letter to A's fans ahead of their final series being played in Oakland.</p><p>(via <a href="https://twitter.com/KleinschmidtJD?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KleinschmidtJD</a>) <a href="https://t.co/Br8xCiVZKx">pic.twitter.com/Br8xCiVZKx</a></p><p>— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1838296241538765210?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 23, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The A’s, who won four World Series titles, six pennants, and 17 division titles in 21 postseason appearances, end a 57-year history in Oakland.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Mark Kotsay reveals Terry Francona reached out before final Athletics game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/tom-hanks-chastises-owners-mlb-for-oakland-athletics-departure');   ga('set', 'title', 'Tom Hanks chastises ‘owners, MLB’ for Oakland Athletics’ departure');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/0Tom-Hanks-chastises-owners-MLB-for-Oakland-Athletics-departure0.jpg"></figure><h1>Tom Hanks chastises ‘owners, MLB’ for Oakland Athletics’ departure</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-26T11:42:34-07:00">September 26th, 11:42am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-26T11:42:34-07:00">September 26th, 11:42am</time><address><a href="http://designsux.com">Burtland Dixon</a>As an avid enthusiast of entertainment, Burtland Dixon is a passionate individual who revels in the magic of movies, sports, music, and pop culture. Whether it's catching the latest blockbuster, watching the marquee matchup of the week, attending live concerts, or getting immersed in the world of gaming, Burtland finds joy in all forms of entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Entertainment</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oakland Athletics are preparing to bid farewell to their long-time home, a move that stirs a deep sense of loss among fans and prominent figures alike. As the franchise gears up for its final game at the Oakland Coliseum, sentiments of nostalgia and disappointment echo through the Bay Area. Notably, actor Tom Hanks, who grew up in the region, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5795210/2024/09/26/oakland-as-famous-fans-mourn/" rel="noopener">lamented the loss of a team with a rich history and deep-rooted connections</a> to its community, per the NYTimes. His reflections highlight the emotional weight of the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-rob-manfred-breaks-silence-on-oaklands-potential-relocation-to-las-vegas">A’s</a> departure and the broader implications for baseball in Oakland.</p><h2>A Storied Franchise Leaves Behind a Legacy</h2><p>Tom Hanks expressed his dismay over the Athletics’ relocation to Las Vegas, questioning how Major League Baseball could allow such a storied franchise to slip away from its original home. “How in the world does Major League Baseball turn inside-out one of the most storied franchises in the history of the game?” he asked. The Oakland A’s, he emphasized, could have been a symbol of hope and loyalty in Northern California, akin to other historic teams like the Chicago Cubs or the Boston Red Sox. Hanks pinpointed the real culprits behind the franchise’s exit, stating, “I don’t blame that loss on the city managers of Oakland, nor the taxpayers of Alameda County. The owners and baseball blew the lead.” His remarks resonate deeply with fans who feel a sense of betrayal from the very league that should celebrate its history.</p><p>Hanks’s reminiscence goes back to his youth, recalling the excitement of watching the A’s win three World Series titles in the early 1970s. These memories form the bedrock of a communal identity for many Bay Area residents. The impending departure of the A’s signals not just the end of a baseball chapter but also a loss of community connection, built over decades of shared experiences and triumphs. The emotional farewell represents the myriad memories crafted in the stands of the Coliseum, now overshadowed by the franchise’s future in Las Vegas.</p><h2>Voices of Frustration</h2><p>Beyond Hanks, other notable figures have voiced their frustrations regarding the A’s relocation. Billie Joe Armstrong, lead singer of Green Day, brought the sentiment to the forefront during a recent concert at Oracle Park. “We don’t take no s— from people like John f—— Fisher, who sold out the Oakland A’s to Las f—— Vegas,” he declared, showcasing his loyalty to his Oakland roots. Armstrong’s history with the A’s runs deep; he attended last season’s “reverse boycott” at the Coliseum and has actively campaigned for the preservation of baseball in Oakland. His passionate outcry resonates with fans who feel similarly abandoned by team ownership and Major League Baseball.</p><p>As the A’s prepare for their final game, the Bay Area community grapples with mixed emotions. The nostalgia of past victories clashes with the current reality of loss. Fans now look toward the future, seeking new connections and possibly rallying around other local teams. Community leaders may also pivot to ensure the legacy of the A’s remains alive in Oakland, a city that cherishes its sports history.</p><p>The relocation of the Oakland Athletics embodies a poignant chapter in the Bay Area’s sports narrative, marking a significant loss for a generation of fans. While the team may leave, the memories and the communal bond forged through shared experiences endure. As Tom Hanks aptly noted, the essence of baseball in Oakland is woven into the very fabric of its community, an identity that, although shaken, remains steadfast in the hearts of its loyal supporters.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Tom Hanks chastises ‘owners, MLB’ for Oakland Athletics’ departure

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/athletics-news-damian-lillard-celebrities-leaving-oakland');   ga('set', 'title', 'Damian Lillard, other celebrities mourn Athletics leaving Oakland');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Athletics-news-Damian-Lillard-Jim-Harbaugh-mourn-franchise-leaving-Oakland.jpg"></figure><h1>Damian Lillard, other celebrities mourn Athletics leaving Oakland</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-09-26T10:26:07-07:00">September 26th, 10:26am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-09-26T10:26:07-07:00">September 26th, 10:26am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>As the Oakland Athletics prepare to leave their long-time home at the end of 2024, celebrities and sports figures with deep ties to the area have <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-bay-area-sports-anchor-goes-off-john-fisher-insulting-letter-fans">voiced their sorrow and frustration</a>. The team’s departure marks the end of an era for the city of Oakland, which has seen its share of sports franchises relocate over the years. Stars like Damian Lillard and Jim Harbaugh are among the most prominent figures with deep ties to Oakland.</p><p>Actor Tom Hanks, an Oakland native and lifelong A’s fan, reminisced about his childhood memories tied to the team. From watching the A’s in the World Series to serving as a Coliseum vendor, Hanks’s connection to the team is deeply personal.</p><p>“When the A’s were in the World Series, <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5795210/2024/09/26/oakland-as-famous-fans-mourn/" rel="noopener">the world came to Oakland</a>,” Hanks wrote in an email to The Athletic. His vivid memories of the games and the community’s vibrancy during those times are a stark contrast to the team’s impending move.</p><h2><b>Stars mourn the end of an era in Oakland</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Jim-Harbaugh_7182c6.jpg"><figcaption>Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard, another prominent figure from Oakland, expressed his disappointment succinctly, capturing the sentiment of many local fans. “It’s devastating for Oakland. Another sports team gone, another loss for the entire Oakland/Alameda (East Bay) communities. It’s sad to see the entire <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-ahletics-final-night-home-game-security-guard-stolen-stadium-seat-fiasco">Coliseum complex empty</a>,” Lillard stated, highlighting the broader impact on the community.</p><p>Jim Harbaugh, head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, former Stanford football head coach, and another local sports icon recalled his cherished memories with the A’s, adding a personal narrative to the broader story of loss. Harbaugh’s brief experience coaching first base during spring training remains one of his most treasured memories, linking his professional achievements directly back to the A’s.</p><p>The departure of the Athletics is not just the loss of a sports team but a significant cultural and emotional blow to the community that supported it. Celebrities like Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day have not held back their feelings, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-green-day-lead-singer-blasts-athletics-owner-in-nsfw-rant-amid-las-vegas-move">with Armstrong publicly criticizing A’s owner John Fisher</a> for moving the team to Las Vegas, a city he described in harsh terms during a recent performance.</p><p>The sentiment among those connected to the Athletics is a mix of nostalgia for the past and anger over the current situation. The team’s history in Oakland, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-franchise-legends-hurt-oakland-exit">highlighted by Hall of Famers</a> like Rickey Henderson and Dennis Eckersley, both of whom grew up in the area and contributed significantly to its sports legacy, adds layers to the narrative of loss and change.</p><p>As the Athletics play their final game in Oakland, the community and its most famous fans reflect on what the team has meant to them and the impact of its departure. The story of the A’s is woven into the fabric of Oakland’s identity, making their relocation not just a sports story but a poignant chapter in the city’s history.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Damian Lillard, other celebrities mourn Athletics leaving Oakland

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He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oakland Athletics are wrapping up their 56-year run in the city this week. With their<a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-oakland-headed-sacramento-las-vegas-move"> temporary move to Sacramento</a> looming, franchise legends are coming back to the Oakland-Alameda Coliseum to say their goodbyes. Tony La Russa, Dennis Eckersley, and Rickey Henderson <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5795210/2024/09/26/oakland-as-famous-fans-mourn/" rel="noopener">all spoke with</a> The Athletic about their time in The Bay.</p><p>“Coming to Oakland,” former Athletics’ manager La Russa said, “they came in with a lot of (hope for the) future. And you’d put their history against anybody’s during that period. I think everyone that’s been a part of this is a combination of sad and angry.”</p><p>Eckersley recently moved back to the Bay Area. The Athletics legend told Cody Stavenhagen, Sam Blum, and Stephen J. Nesbitt that coming back has made the move more painful. ” But the closer we get, where we’re (living), it’s gotten uglier inside. I’ve taken it on. Like, you can’t throw it all away. Whatever happened, happened, memories, and that sort of thing. But still, it hurts. I used to think, ‘Oh, no big deal. They’re leaving.’ But, oh my God, it’s the end! It sure does feel ugly inside.”</p><p>Henderson remains with the Athletics as a special advisor to the President. The stolen base king said It’s disappointing to see the A’s leaving. But we’ve gone through so much with all the teams. The city, there’s something they’re not seeing. When you have a city that had three big-name professional sports teams, and you can’t keep any of them, something’s wrong.”</p><h2><b>Future of the Athletics </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Rickey-Henderson-and-Lawrence-Butler.jpg"><figcaption>Stan Szeto-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Next year, the Athletics will play in Sacramento at the Giants’ AAA facility. Ownership and the city of Oakland were not able to reach a deal to keep the A’s in town. John Fisher has plans to build a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-1-5-billion-las-vegas-stadium-proposal-shocking-update">new stadium in Las Vegas</a>, but that is not quite finalized yet. While the future of the franchise likely lies in Nevada, anything can happen.</p><p>When next season begins, the team will be known simply as “The Athletics.” No Sacramento, no Oakland, no California. This will be the fourth different city that the A’s have called home. The franchise began in Philadelphia in 1901, moved to Kansas City in 1954, and landed in Oakland in 1968.</p><p>On the field, the Athletics surprised some people early in the season. Lawrence Butler and Brent Rooker create a great power duo in the middle of the lineup. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-closer-mason-miller-on-pace-mariano-riveras-career-total-in-1-season">Mason Miller is one of the most electric closers</a> in the game and is locked up for many years. They’ve won 68 games, which is the most since 2021.</p><p>Henderson mentioned that all three teams that once resided in Oakland are gone. The Warriors moved across the Bay to San Francisco and the Raiders are in Vegas now. The city that once housed champions is empty and their fans are left wondering how they lost all three in such a short period.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Athletics franchise legends ‘hurt’ by Oakland exit

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He has been a fan of the Lakers since the three-peat but believes LeBron James is the greatest player of all time.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">MLB</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Oakland Athletics have played their final night home game at the Oakland Coliseum against the Texas Rangers, losing 5-1, one game away from the A’s wrapping up their time in the city. However, the fans’ frustrations at the team leaving Oakland boiled over as a fan stole a stadium seat, leading to a chase with six security guards. Likewise, it was just one instance of fans stealing seats from the Coliseum partly to protest the Athletics leaving the city and to grab souvenirs.</p><p>“Six security guards chasing a man with a stolen stadium seat outside the Oakland Coliseum,” MLB columnist Bob Nightengale <a href="https://x.com/BNightengale/status/1839148143348199883" rel="noopener">reported</a> on X, formerly Twitter.</p><h2><b>Fans steal seats at Oakland Athletics final home game vs. Rangers</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Oakland-Athletics-on-deck-circle.jpg"><figcaption>© Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The A’s leaving the city will end a 57-year history that saw the Athletics winning four World Series (in Oakland) and making 21 postseason appearances. On the other extreme, the team also became one of the league’s laughingstocks, with 19 losing seasons of over 100 losses.</p><p>Moreover, their departure will make them the first MLB franchise to relocate four different times, though their nearly three-decade stay in Oakland is their longest.</p><p>Fans blame billionaire owner John Fisher, an heir of the founders of The Gap, who <a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/east-bay/oakland-athletics-departure/3662056/?os=vbkn42tqhoPnxGo4IJ&amp;ref=app" rel="noopener">started the process of relocation</a> within only a few years of the team adopting the motto “Rooted in Oakland.”</p><p>However, since buying the team for $180 million in 2006, Fisher has been looking to replace the storied Oakland Coliseum, which has stood since the 1960s.</p><p>The team leaving their home stadium obviously didn’t sit well with longtime A’s fans, which could explain why they decided to steal seats from the stadium.</p><p>Besides, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-fans-rip-john-fisher-statement-final-game-oakland-coliseum">A’s fans also blasted Fisher’s apology</a> for taking the team away. Even Green Day vocalist <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-fans-rip-john-fisher-statement-final-game-oakland-coliseum">Billie Joe Armstrong gave Fisher</a> a piece of his mind.</p><p>Additionally, California Bay Area anchor <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/athletics-news-fans-rip-john-fisher-statement-final-game-oakland-coliseum">Larry Beil harangued Fisher on live TV</a> while literally ripping apart his apology statement.</p><p>After all, the Coliseum has seen three of the MLB’s 24 perfect games ever thrown, and it’s also where <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/rickey-hendersons-net-worth-in-2022">Rickey Henderson</a> set the record for career stolen bases. Additionally, the Athletics have won four World Series there–only the New York Yankees have won more championships, with seven, since 1968.</p><p>Now, though, the team will take all that history and fellowship with the fans to Las Vegas, where the NFL’s Oakland Raiders also relocated.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Athletics’ final night home game leads to security guard-stolen stadium seat fiasco

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IP	ERA	K	WHIP	HOLDS	SAVES
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2024 SEASON STATS
IP	ERA	K	WHIP	HOLDS	SAVES
116	2.56	31	1.1897	10	0

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