Forbes

Athletics Bid Farewell To Oakland After 57 Years And Broken Promises

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., MBA is a contributor who covers baseball. Sep 26, 2024, 06:12am EDT OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: A ...
Las Vegas Review-Journal

As an era ends, the city that was home to Oakland A’s comes to grips with their departure

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Athletics had long ago carved out a Jekyll-and-Hyde legacy as one of Major League Baseball’s most successful — and sad-sack — franchises. Under their belts: nine World Series ...
Fox Sports

The Athletics are the last major pro sports team still standing in Oakland after other departures

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A day Oakland sports fans have long dreaded has arrived — the last major professional franchise in the East Bay is leaving town. Fans are planning a wake for the Athletics in ...
Los Angeles Times

This congresswoman tried to save the Oakland A’s. Here’s why she says she couldn’t

After 57 years, the Athletics’ time in Oakland is down to three days. The final home series starts Tuesday. The A’s are moving: to Sacramento for the short term, then to Las Vegas. Thursday’s sold-out ...