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Mar 13 · Evan WebeckThe Oakland Ballers are kicking off their second year in the Pioneer League and held open tryouts last weekend.
comments‘We could’ve been something super special’: How A’s lack of spending wasn’t limited to contracts
Mar 11 · Justice Delos SantosThe A's have dolled out three of the largest contracts in franchise history since leaving Oakland.
Players:Battle of the Bay 2.0: Oakland Ballers, San Jose Giants set to create new regional baseball rivalry
Mar 11 · Bay Area News GroupThe San Jose Giants and the Oakland Ballers are starting a new Bay Area baseball rivalry in April when the minor league teams meet in San Jose.
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A’s continue Sacramento spree with 7-year, $65.5 million deal with Lawrence Butler, per source
Mar 7 · Associated PressAfter finishing with the lowest payroll in the major leagues for three straight seasons, the A’s have become spenders heading into the 2025 campaign, their first away from Oakland in decades.
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Check out recent episodes for the Giants. Local documentarian chronicles Athletics’ move from Oakland through eyes of fan base
Mar 7 · Jerry McDonaldA's Oakland history told in documentary form through the eyes of the fan base.
A’s may be gone from Oakland, but sense of community remains at Fans Fest
Mar 2 · Jerry McDonaldFans of the A's dread seeing their team in Sacramento, but meet and celebrate their hometown history.
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Civil rights icon Harry Edwards to join Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame alongside Alex Morgan, Joe Rudi and others
Feb 25 · Cam InmanThis year's electees to the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame are Harry Edwards, Mike Montgomery, Alex Morgan, Joe Rudi and Eric Wright.
Players:How to catch the Giants and A’s spring training openers
Feb 21 · Pueng VongsThe San Francisco Giants and Athletics kick off spring training Saturday in Arizona.
Players:Kotsay signs new deal that could keep him with A’s through 2029
Feb 17 · Associated PressManager Mark Kotsay helped the Athletics navigate three difficult season while the franchise lost a lot of games, built a young roster and dealt with an emotional departure from Oakland.
Players:Art of the deal: The biggest trades in Bay Area sports history
Feb 4 · Jerry McDonaldBay Area teams have a rich history of big-time trades that have included the likes of Joe Montana, Willie Mays, Rickey Henderson and Joe Thornton.
Players:SF Giants, Sacramento fans try to make sense of A’s stadium juggle as Manfred lauds ballpark progress
Feb 2 · Evan WebeckThe Giants players at FanFest on Saturday were excited for the people of Sacramento, but much work remains before Opening Day as the scoreboard, the batter's eye and parts of the outfield wall were missing.
Players:Photos: Life of A’s legend Rickey Henderson celebrated at memorial in Oakland
Feb 2 · Ray ChavezAn estimated crowd of 5,000 attended a memorial for Oakland A's legend Rickey Henderson.
Fans say goodbye to Rickey Henderson in Oakland, where his No. 1 fan wished she could have been
Feb 2 · Jon BeckerErin States Hoy, Rickey's No. 1 fan, agonized over not being able to join the roughly 5,000 fans who attended the ceremony in his honor at the Oakland Arena.
Rickey Henderson’s love affair with Oakland a big part in celebrating his life
Feb 2 · Jerry McDonaldRickey Henderson was a product of his environment -- Oakland was a part of his heart and soul.