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Oakland Athletics Las Vegas ballpark rendering...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland Athletics announce construction firm for Las Vegas ballpark

The Oakland Athletics have announced they've hired the construction firm Mortenson | McCarthy to build the potential stadium in Las Vegas.
8 months ago
Heliot Ramos #12 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by Patrick Bailey #14 after he scored...
Kevin Gleason

Column: San Francisco Giants hope youngsters bridge passion gap with fans

Are San Francisco Giants fans connecting with the young talent that has been called up this year?
8 months ago
Zack Gelof #20 of the Oakland Athletics bats in a run with a double against the St. Louis Cardinals...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland Athletics rookie Zack Gelof makes franchise history

According to MLB, Zack Gelof has become the first Athletics player in franchise history to have 20 extra-base hits and 20 runs scored through his first 28 career games played.
8 months ago
Former pitcher Vida Blue of the Oakland Athletics speaks as he is inducted into the team's Hall of ...
Joseph Jarosz

Vida Blue to be inducted into the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum’s Hall of Game

The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City announced its plans to posthumously Vida Blue into its Hall of Game.
8 months ago
Luke Raley #55 of the Tampa Bay Rays rounds the bases to score after hitting an inside-the-park hom...
Joseph Jarosz

Watch: Luke Raley hits in-the-park home run at Oracle Park against Giants

Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Luke Raley hit a deep ball at Oracle Park between right and center field
8 months ago
Mike Moustakas #8 celebrates his three-run home run with Brandon Drury #23 and Shohei Ohtani #17 in...
Joseph Jarosz

MLB writer on if the Giants have a legitimate shot at signing Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani becomes a free agent after this season. How realistic are the Giants' chances of landing the generational talent?
9 months ago
Cleveland Guardians fans cheer for Jose Ramirez #11 of the Cleveland Guardians as he walks off the ...
Sactown Sports Staff

Hosts Thoughts: Why are more people heading to the ballpark?

During the last week of July, Major League Baseball saw its highest week of average attendance in over 10 years. Why is that?
9 months ago
Starter Logan Webb #62 of the San Francisco Giants reacts after getting designated hitter Shohei Oh...
Joseph Jarosz

Logan Webb deems Ohtani the ‘most talented baseball player of all time’

After the Giants 8-3 win over the Angels Monday, pitcher Logan Webb said Shohei Ohtani might be the most talented player "of all time."
9 months ago
A view of the MLB 2022 Postseason logo prior to game one of the National League Championship Series...
Joseph Jarosz

MLB announces 2023 postseason schedule

MLB released its postseason schedule, with four games of the Wild Card Series on ABC, ESPN and ESPN2 on Tuesday, October 3
9 months ago
Nick Allen #2 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of th...
Joseph Jarosz

A’s fans can now vote for the Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Voting for the A's Hall of Fame class of 2024 is now open to fans. The results will be unveiled during A's Fan Appreciation Weekend in September.
9 months ago
Hunter Pence signs autographs with fans prior to Savanah Bananas game....
Joseph Jarosz

Hunter Pence on playing baseball with the Savanah Bananas in Sacramento

Hunter Pence, the two-time World Series champion with the San Francisco Giant, joined Sactown Sports Wednesday to talk about his recent visit to Sacramento. This past weekend, Pence and former World Series champion Josh Reddick, joined the Savanah Bananas at Sutter Health Park. For those not familiar, the Bananas are like the Harlem Globetrotters of […]
9 months ago
Sam Moll #60 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brew...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland A’s trade Sam Moll to the Cincinnati Reds

Sam Moll, who made his major league debut with the Oakland A's, has been traded to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitcher Joe Boyle.
9 months ago
Jace Peterson #6 of the Oakland Athletics hits a single to score Seth Brown #15 of the Oakland Athl...
ALEX WEINER Arizona Sports

Diamondbacks add infielder Jace Peterson in trade with Athletics

The Arizona Diamondbacks acquired 33-year-old infielder Jace Peterson in a trade with the Oakland Athletics Monday evening.
9 months ago
Relief pitcher Paul Sewald #37 of the Seattle Mariners pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks dur...
KELLAN OLSON Arizona Sports

D-backs finalizing trade for Mariners reliever Paul Sewald, per reports

The Arizona Diamondbacks are finalizing a trade to bring in Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Paul Sewald, according to azcentral’s Nick Piecoro and ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports the package for Sewald is infielder Josh Rojas, outfielder/first baseman Dominic Canzone and infield prospect Ryan Bliss. Sewald, a seven-year veteran, is a right-handed reliever that has 21 saves after […]
9 months ago
Evan Longoria #3 of the Arizona Diamondbacks rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against...
Joseph Jarosz

Giants look to increase lead over Diamondbacks in NL West postseason race

The San Francisco Giants welcome division rivals, the Arizona Diamondbacks, to Oracle Park for a four-game series as the NL West postseason race heats up.
9 months ago
Mauricio Llovera #63 of the San Francisco Giants pitches in the top of the eighth inning against th...
Joseph Jarosz

San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox swap pitchers in trade

The San Francisco the Giants sent right-handed pitcher Mauricio Llovera to the Red Sox in a trade for right-handed pitcher Marques Johnson.
9 months ago
Esteury Ruiz #1 of the Oakland Athletics is tagged out stealing third base by Josh Donaldson #28 of...
Joseph Jarosz

A’s outfielder Esteury Ruiz could return from IL early August

The Oakland Athletics provided an update on centerfielder Esteury Ruiz and his timeline on returning from a shoulder injury.
9 months ago
Brandon Crawford #35 of the San Francisco Giants speaks to (R) Brandon Belt #9 before a game agains...
Sactown Sports Staff

Casey Pratt on what to expect between Giants, A’s fans during Bay Bridge series

The Bay Bridge series kicks off Tuesday night between the Giants and A's. Will the two fanbases show a united front against Oakland owner John Fisher?
9 months ago
Starting pitcher James Kaprielian #32 of the Oakland Athletics warms up before the Spring Training ...
Joseph Jarosz

Oakland Athletics announce 2024 spring training schedule

The Oakland Athletics have released their 2024 spring training schedule, which includes five games against their Bay Area foes.
9 months ago
A general view of the stadium during the sixth inning of the Spring Training game between the San F...
Joseph Jarosz

San Francisco Giants announce 2024 spring training schedule

The San Francisco Giants have released their 2024 spring training schedule, which includes five games against their Bay Area foes.
9 months ago
Harrison Barnes #40 and Keegan Murray #13 of the Sacramento Kings celebrate after a basket in the f...
Joseph Jarosz

Jim Crandell doesn’t buy the disappointment around the Kings offseason

Former FOX40 sports director Jim Crandell shared his thoughts on on the Sacramento Kings and their offseason moves.
9 months ago
Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros celebrates with manager Dusty Baker after his home run agains...
Joseph Jarosz

Sacramento native Dusty Baker would ‘hate to see’ A’s leave Oakland

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker shared his thoughts on the Oakland A's possibly relocating to Las Vegas and what it means for Bay Area sports.
9 months ago
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels after giving up a home run against Ji Man Choi #91 of t...
Amiliano Fragoso

Rich Herrera says Angels may never get ‘fair market value’ for Shohei Ohtani

A CBS Sports Radio host says the Angels will probably never get enough in a hypothetical Shohei Ohtani trade.
9 months ago
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - AUGUST 19:  Former San Francisco Giants Willie Mays (L) stands with singer Tony...
Joseph Jarosz

Tony Bennett and his unique ties to the San Francisco Giants

Legendary crooner Tony Bennett passed away Friday, but will forever be remembered by Giants' fans for his unique connection to the team.
9 months ago