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Arizona Diamondbacks celebrate in the pool after beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in Game Three ...
KELLAN OLSON Arizona Sports

Arizona Diamondbacks sweep Los Angeles Dodgers, advance to NLCS

The Arizona Diamondbacks advance to the National League Championship Series after sweeping the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 in Game 3 of the NLDS.
7 months ago
Golden State Warriors owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber sit courtside for the game against the Los A...
Joseph Jarosz

Joe Lacob carefully answers question about buying the Oakland A’s

If the Oakland A's were to become for sale, would Warriors owner Joe Lacob be interested in buy the team? Maybe.
7 months ago
Hunter Pence takes a swing during a game with the Savanah Bananas....
Joseph Jarosz

Savannah Bananas return to Sacramento in 2024 for three games

The Savannah Bananas announced their 2024 Banana Ball World Tour will stop in Sacramento for a three-game series from May 9-11, 2024.
7 months ago
Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Matt Chapman (26) talks with Oakland Athletics first baseman Seth B...
Joseph Jarosz

There’s a former Oakland Athletics player on every playoff team

Every team currently competing in the MLB playoffs has at least one former Oakland Athletics player on their roster.
7 months ago
Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants waves to his fans after his final baseball game ag...
Joseph Jarosz

Brandon Crawford hasn’t made a decision on his future

Brandon Crawford played what could be his final game for the San Francisco Giants on Sunday.
7 months ago
Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics steals third base against Michael Stefanic #38 of the Los ...
Joseph Jarosz

Esteury Ruiz sets new American League rookie record for steals

With his 67th steal Sunday, Esteury Ruiz broke a 31-year-old American League rookie steals record, previously held by Kenny Lofton.
7 months ago
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 20: Manager Gabe Kapler #19 of the San Francisco Giants watches from t...
Frankie Cartoscelli

San Francisco Giants fire manager Gabe Kapler

On Friday, the San Francisco Giants announced that they had parted ways with manager Gabe Kapler, the 2021 NL Manager of the Year.
7 months ago
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels throws against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning ...
Joseph Jarosz

ESPN broadcaster says Giants need somebody who invokes ‘fear in the opposition’

Roxy Bernstein, broadcaster for ESPN, joined Sactown Sports to talk about the SF Giants disappointing season and where the team should go next.
7 months ago
Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics attempting to steal third base is tagged out by third base...
Joseph Jarosz

Esteury Ruiz only one steal away from tying Kenny Lofton’s AL rookie record

Esteury Ruiz stole his 64th and 65th bases for the A’s Sunday, moving the outfielder within one of tying Kenny Lofton’s AL record for rookies of 66 set in 1992.
8 months ago
Thairo Estrada #39 of the San Francisco Giants argues with homeplate umpire umpire Lance Barrett #1...
Joseph Jarosz

Are the San Francisco Giants still in the NL Wild Card race?

The San Francisco Giants welcome the San Diego Padres to town a crucial three-game series for both teams with playoffs hopes on the line.
8 months ago
Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants follows the flight of the ball after hitting a six...
Joseph Jarosz

Brandon Crawford heads back to San Francisco Giants injured list

The San Francisco Giants are sending Brandon Crawford to the injured list. He's eligible to return for the team's final home game on Oct. 1.
8 months ago
Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats....
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento River Cats to host Giants for exhibition game in 2024

The Sacramento River Cats will host their major league affiliate, the San Francisco Giants, in an exhibition game at Sutter Health Park in 2024.
8 months ago
Manager Mark Kotsay #7 of the Oakland Athletics argues with first base umpire Jansen Visconti #52 (...
Joseph Jarosz

A’s manager Mark Kotsay ejected for 6th time this season

Mark Kotsay was ejected by first base umpire Jansen Visconti in the fifth inning for arguing a check swing by Julio Rodriguez.
8 months ago
Casey Schmitt #6 of the San Francisco Giants looks to throw to first base after getting the out at ...
Joseph Jarosz

NL Wild Card race update: Giants open big series against Diamondbacks

The Giants are two games out of the NL Wild Card Race and 2.5 games behind the Arizona Diamondbacks for the second spot in the race.
8 months ago
Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics bunts into a fielder's choice....
Joseph Jarosz

A’s outfielder Esteury Ruiz gets closer to Lofton’s AL rookie steals record

Esteury Ruiz needs six more to break Kenny Lofton’s American League rookie record of 66 set in 1992. The A's have 12 games left in the season.
8 months ago
Oakland Athletics Las Vegas ballpark rendering...
Joseph Jarosz

Report: MLB owners set date for Oakland Athletics relocation vote

A new report suggests that a relocation vote for the Oakland Athletics could come in mid-November.
8 months ago
Casey Schmitt #6 of the San Francisco Giants tags Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets out at sec...
Joseph Jarosz

Giants send Casey Schmitt back to the minors, recall Michael Conforto

According to the team, Casey Schmitt was optioned to the Sacramento River Cats, the San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate, on Friday.
8 months ago
Tony Kemp #5 of the Oakland A's scores on a single by Seth Brown #15 in the bottom of the eighth in...
Joseph Jarosz

A’s nominate Tony Kemp for Roberto Clemente award

For the fourth-straight year, the Oakland Athletics have nominated utility-man Tony Kemp for the Roberto Clemente award.
8 months ago
Lawrence Butler #22 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the bottom...
Joseph Jarosz

Lawrence Butler believes Oakland Athletics won’t be laughing stocks next year

2023 for the Oakland Athletics is a year many will try to forget, but with the team's young core, one player believes 2024 will be different.
8 months ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 29: Marco Luciano #37 of the San Francisco Giants at bat in a game...
Amiliano Fragoso

Former SF Giants coach says Marco Luciano is ‘knocking on the door’ of the MLB

Ron Wotus joined the afternoon show Friday to break down the San Francisco Giants' 2023 season, and what's next for some prospects.
8 months ago
Andrew Vaughn #25 of the Chicago White Sox attempts to tag Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics...
Joseph Jarosz

Esteury Ruiz surpasses 50 steals in rookie year with A’s

Esteury Ruiz did more on the base path this weekend to secure his name in Oakland A's record books, stealing his 51st base as a rookie.
8 months ago
Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats....
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento River Cats release 2024 schedule

Next year marks the 25th season of Sacramento River Cats baseball and the team kicks off action on Friday, March 29, 2024.
8 months ago
Austin Pruitt #29 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park ...
Joseph Jarosz

The Oracle Park A’s? Dave Kaval says it’s a possibility along with Oakland, Las Vegas

When the lease at the Oakland Coliseum concludes at the end of the 2024 MLB season, the Athletics will need to find a temporary home. Could it be across the Bay?
9 months ago
Owner Lew Wolff (left) and Owner John Fisher (right) of the Oakland Athletics talk in the stands du...
Joseph Jarosz

John Fisher on if Sacramento is an option for the A’s after 2024

John Fisher spoke to the media, with topics ranging on the "sell the team" chants and shirts to relocating after the A's lease is up in 2024.
9 months ago