Oakland Athletics News Monitoring

Many Oakland Fans Skipping A’s-Giants Series at Oracle Park This Weekend

As the Athletics return to the Bay Area for the team's annual three-game series against the San Francisco Giants this weekend, many longtime fans are staying home and instead focusing their support on local teams. According to East Bay Times, many …

Athletics at Giants Series Preview

The Athletics are back in the Bay Area again, across the bay from their former home in Oakland. They’re in town to visit the San Francisco Giants for a weekend series against their former regional rival. The first of three kicks off tonight and wraps up …

Former Athletics, Astros World Series Champion Announces Sudden Retirement

Veteran outfielder Tony Kemp, who spent a majority of his nine-season playing career with the Oakland Athletics and Houston Astros, has announced his retirement from Major League Baseball. More news: Yankees Sign Former Giants, Reds Starting Pitcher in …

Oakland fan groups aren’t flocking to see Athletics play SF Giants this weekend

SAN FRANCISCO — The tears that flooded the Coliseum last Sept. 26 have given way to grim resignation as the Athletics return to the Bay Area without a city officially attached to their nickname. The A’s begin a three-game series against the Giants Friday …

Oakland City Council changes coliseum sale timeline to match Alameda County’s process

The Oakland Coliseum during a past A’s game. (Photo courtesy Jeremy Walsh) The sale of the Oakland Coliseum, long characterized by fits and starts, took another incremental step forward this month when the Oakland City Council voted to align its process …

Athletics make first return to Bay Area to face Giants

The Athletics and Giants meet as Northern California — rather than Bay Area — rivals for the first time when the early-season surprises open a three-game interleague series in San Francisco on Friday night. Giants right-hander Logan Webb (4-3, 2.60 ERA) is …

Oakland fan groups aren’t flocking to see Athletics play SF Giants this weekend

2013 ValleyCats champion Tony Kemp, who spent nine seasons as a spark plug in places like Houston and Oakland, retires

By The Associated Press Tony Kemp is calling it a career. The veteran utility player announced his retirement on social media Thursday after nine seasons in the majors. The 5-foot-6 Kemp hit .237 with 35 home runs and 184 RBIs in 739 games for the Houston …

Sunday Night Subway Series - Mets Vs Yankees

Mets vs. Yankees, 7:00 ET PublishedMay 18, 2025 11:23 AM EDT•UpdatedMay 18, 2025 11:23 AM EDT Facebook Twitter Email Copy Link Mets vs. Yankees, 7:00 ET With the WNBA starting and the Preakness running yesterday, we didn't have any MLB plays to sweat …

Tom Hanks breaks the internet during visit to Athletics vs. Dodgers, eerily reminiscing his profession before Hollywood ...

Legendary Hollywood actor Tom Hanks is one of the biggest baseball fans out there, and the two-time Academy Award winner attended the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Athletics on Wednesday. Hanks attended the second game of the series at Dodger …

Dodgers on Deck: Thursday vs. Athletics

The series finale between the Dodgers and A’s was originally lined up to be a start for Roki Sasaki, but the rookie right-hander was placed on the injured list Tuesday with a right shoulder impingement, with no timetable yet for his eventual return. For …

Andrés Muñoz Dominates MLB Yet Faces Salary Paradox

SEATTLE, Washington — Andrés Muñoz, a top closer in Major League Baseball, is making headlines this season with his exceptional performance. With a blazing fastball reaching 102 mph and a surgical slider, he leads the American League with 13 saves and …

Giants’ Flores Hits Three Home Runs in Victory Over A’s

SAN FRANCISCO — Thairo Flores homered three times, including a grand slam, and drove in eight runs to lead the San Francisco Giants to a 10-1 victory over the Oakland Athletics on Friday night. Flores set career highs for homers and RBIs in a single game. …

After counting out the Giants before the season, radio host's view changed with Willy Adames, Jung Hoo Lee, and 3 stars

The San Francisco Giants could have as many as five players with 80 or more RBIs this season, with Wilmer Flores leading the way with 41 so far this year. MLB Network Radio host Jim Memolo discussed how he didn’t believe the Giants’ lineup could produce a …

Shohei Ohtani Strikes Out to Position Player as Stunned MLB Fans Watch A’s Star Keep the Ball: “Dayyummmmmm Sick”

As everyone knows, when Shohei Ohtani, a name that most baseball fans are familiar with, arrived from Japan and demonstrated his abilities, Major League Baseball’s history underwent a significant change. It’s now Ohtani’s world and we all are part of it. …

Kim Hye-seong shines with career game for Dodgers

Rookie infielder Kim Hye-seong (26) of the Los Angeles Dodgers continued his hot streak at the plate in Major League Baseball. After hitting his first big league home run on May 15, he followed up with a perfect day on May 16, reaching base five times. …

Shohei Ohtani Hammers 2 Homers in Dodgers' 19-2 Rout of A's

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani is tied for the MLB lead in home runs (15) after smacking a pair of round-trippers in a 19-2 throttling of the visiting Oakland Athletics on Thursday, May 15. Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees and Philadelphia …

"Sad to see someone like that go”- Dodgers’ star Clayton Kershaw reacts to Austin Barnes getting DFA’d

"Sad to see someone like that go”- Dodgers’ star Clayton Kershaw reacts to Austin Barnes getting DFA’d (Image Source: Getty) With Los Angeles Dodgers’ legendary pitcher Clayton Kershaw back in the clubhouse, the sudden exit of his dear friend and …

Yankees Castoff Faces Reckoning on Future as $100 Million MVP Nears Return

By JON VANKIN is a journalist and writer. He is the author of five nonfiction books and nine graphic novels. His writing has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, Salon, the L.A. Weekly and dozens of other publications and he has received numerous …

Thousands of Small Businesses Face Potential Tax Refund Loss Under New U.S. Congressional Tax Bill

Tax Advocacy Group Prepares to Engage U.S. Congress on Behalf of Small & Mid Sized Companies (SME's) WASHINGTON, DC, DC, UNITED STATES, May 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A controversial provision in the U.S. Congressional "Big …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

Comer Announces the Oversight Committee Will Continue Investigating the Cover-Up of Biden’s Mental Decline & Use of ...

WASHINGTON—House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the panel will continue its investigation into the cover-up of President Biden’s mental decline and use of autopen. Last Congress, Chairman …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …