Major League Baseball has not expanded since adding the Tampa Bay Rays and Arizona Diamondbacks in the 1998 season. But on Tuesday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred suggested that another round of expansion could be on the horizon.
There weren't a ton of A's fans in Seattle for the All Star Game. There were a handful outside holding signs and banners that read "The A's Belong in Oakland," "Sell the Team" and "Manfraud" in reference to MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
With the 2023 Major League Baseball amateur player draft wrapping up, we will take a look at the top draft picks by the Oakland Athletics. This is one of the most exciting times of the season for baseball teams and fans.
Brent Rooker has spent his career trying to prove that he belongs in the big leagues. On Tuesday, he is set to take the field with the best of the best in the baseball world as the Oakland Athletics' lone representative. "It means a lot.
Five pitchers selected from the college ranks The Oakland Athletics wrapped up Day 3 of the MLB Draft by leaning heavy on the college ranks to add talent and depth to their farm system.
The stadium sagas of the Oakland A’s and Tampa Bay Rays remain decidedly thorny, but MLB is increasingly thinking about expansion.
Florida infielder Colby Halter waited a decent while to get his name called at the 2023 MLB Draft, but his wait ended on Tuesday. With the 496th overall pick in the 17th round of the draft, the Oakland Athletic’s selected Halter.
Missouri Tigers infielder Luke Mann was selected by the Oakland A’s in the 14th round of the 2023 MLB Draft. The 2023 Major League Baseball Draft will begin during All-Star week, with the first two rounds getting underway at 7 p.m.
Texas A&M pitcher Will Johnston has heard his name called in the 2023 MLB Draft. The Oakland Athletics selected him with the No. 376 overall pick in the 13th round on Tuesday.
When it became clear that Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher was actively trying to move his franchise away from the Bay Area, the team's fans made their displeasure abundantly clear.
The Oakland A’s relocation efforts continue to gather steam — but with a pressing issue looming.
The A’s have sent reliever Rico Garcia outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to the transaction log at MLB.com. That indicates he went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment on Friday.
Texas A&M pitcher Nathan Dettmer has heard his name called in the 2023 MLB Amateur Draft. The Oakland Athletics selected him No. 139 overall in the 5th round.
Miami Hurricanes first baseman CJ Kayfus has been selected in the 2023 MLB Draft by the Cleveland Guardians with the No. 93 overall pick. In 2022, CJ Kayfus was an All-ACC Second-Team selection and was considered the team’s MVP.
Auburn infielder Cole Foster is off to the pros after he was officially selected in the 2023 MLB Draft. With the 15th pick of the third round, Foster was scooped up by the San Francisco Giants.
Florida commitment Steven Echavarria has been selected in the 2023 MLB Draft, taken by the Oakland Athletics with the 72nd overall pick in the third round of the draft.
The 21-year-old outfielder is known for his quick bat and strong arm. With the 41st overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Oakland Athletics selected Ryan Lasko, a 21-year-old outfielder out of Rutgers University.
The 21-year-old outfielder will add more raw power to the A’s system along with a strong arm. With the 42nd overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Oakland Athletics selected Ryan Lasko, a 21-year-old outfielder out of Rutgers University.
The high schooler is committed to Texas Tech but could add some raw power to the A’s system. With the 39th overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, the Oakland Athletics selected Myles Naylor, an 18-year-old third baseman out of St.
Rob Manfred might want to use some reading glasses the next time he announces the MLB Draft. The league commissioner made an embarrassing mistake while announcing the first-round pick for the Oakland Athletics on Sunday night.
Almost any mixed martial arts fighter would do anything to get to the UFC, which is why Jesus Aguilar took on undefeated lightweight Tatsuro Taira on short notice in his debut fight. Aguilar would end up being finished in the first round and losing his 8-fight winning streak.
Oakland Athletics right-hander Austin Pruitt will get the nod for Saturday's road game against the Boston Red Sox after scheduled starter Paul Blackburn was scratched due to illness.
The Oakland Athletics have placed MLB stolen base leader Esteury Ruiz on the injured list with a shoulder problem. The following update comes from the Rotowire fantasy baseball portal: Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right shoulder subluxation, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Esteury Ruiz appeared to injure himself while diving back into first base in a game earlier this week.
The Athletics have sent right-hander Chad Smith outright to Triple-A Las Vegas, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment earlier in the week.
Ryan Noda drove in the game's lone run with a two-out single in the 10th inning and the visiting Oakland Athletics edged the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Tuesday night.
Brent Rooker is officially an All-Star, selected by his fellow players to represent Oakland in the Midsummer Classic later this month in Seattle.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred doubled down on some of last week's comments regarding Oakland Athletics fans and the team's possible relocation to Las Vegas on Friday.
The Oakland A’s drew their largest home crowd of the season on Tuesday night, but most of the fans were there to express anger and disgust. A’s fans organized a “reverse boycott” for Tuesday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays at the Oakland Coliseum.
A game with little precedent in MLB history will take place Tuesday night. Fans will show up en masse to see the Oakland A’s host the Tampa Bay Rays in a “reverse boycott.”
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