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Royals announcer Ryan Lefebvre understandably couldn’t stop calling the A’s ‘Oakland’

"Have I said Oakland at all tonight?"

By Sean Keeley OnJun 14, 2025 0
Two years after it happened, it looks as though MLB is trying to erase the "reverse boycott" staged by fans of the then-Oakland Athletics. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

A’s reverse boycott game removed from MLB archives

The only game from that month not available in MLB's archives.

By Michael Dixon OnJun 14, 2025 0
Jon Miller and Mike Krukow call Friday night's game between the San Francisco Giants and the team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Bay Area

Jon Miller repeatedly referred to Athletics as ‘Oakland’

"My first baseball broadcasting job was with the Athletics, in Oakland."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 18, 2025 0
A's press conference tool shed

The A’s are holding their press conferences in a tool shed

It's an embarrassing look for a Major League ball club.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 31, 2025 0
The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers.

A’s, Giants, Phillies to be available on MLB.tv, league announces

In total, 26 of 30 MLB franchises will have a direct-to-consumer streaming option this season.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 19, 2025 0
Chris Caray and Jessica Kleinschmidt

Chris Caray aware of ‘pressure’ attached to broadcasting lineage

"To have this name is a blessing and it is a curse."

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnJan 20, 2025 0
A viral social media post explains why 'Moneyball' has aged so poorly.

Viral post explains why ‘Moneyball’ has aged so poorly

Well, when you look at it that way...

By Ben Axelrod OnOct 31, 2024 0
Al Michaels ahead of a Dec. 21, 2023 NFL game.

Oct. 17 is a big day in the career of Al Michaels

"I'll tell you what, we're having an earth--."

By Michael Dixon OnOct 17, 2024 0

Local Networks

Chris Caray on paying homage to great-grandfather Harry on home run call

The postgame show for the A's final game of the season and representing Oakland was prerecorded, filmed before the game was over. Photo Credit: NBC Sports California.

Final A’s postgame show was prerecorded due to ‘studio conflicts’

"Just being fair, if we don't reference something that just happened, the reason why is because this show is being recorded."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 30, 2024 4
Glen Kuiper alongside Dallas Braden

Glen Kuiper hopes to get another chance at MLB broadcasting: ‘I hope an organization is open to it’

"I hope that somebody is willing to, you know, partner up and do this."  

By Reice Shipley OnSep 28, 2024 3
Following comments about the city by lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong when talking about the A's move, two Las Vegas radio stations are banning Green Day. Photo Credit: Joe Rondone/The Republic/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Two Las Vegas radio stations ban Green Day following Billie Joe Armstrong’s comments

"Well, Sin City heard him loud and clear."

By Michael Dixon OnSep 28, 2024 3
Scott Van Pelt discussing A's leaving Oakland

Scott Van Pelt reacts to Oakland Athletics departure: ‘The worst of what sports can be’

"Have you heard even a single dissenting voice outside of Oakland?"

By Brandon Contes OnSep 27, 2024 5
Sep 25, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics fans during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum.

National media angry, nostalgic after Athletics’ finale in Oakland

"Shame on you MLB, all the owners, the Athletics and most of all John Fisher and Rob Manfred."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 26, 2024 3
Brodie Brazile and Bip Roberts on the A's postgame show on NBC Sports California after the final game at the Oakland Coliseum.

A’s Oakland finale local broadcast saw remarkable emotional moments, from Dallas Braden to Bip Roberts

Studio analyst Bip Roberts had to use the Kleenex box on the desk, part of an emotional farewell overall.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnSep 26, 2024 1
Oakland Athletics final game

ESPN MLB insiders Jeff Passan, Buster Olney blast MLB for ‘debacle’ of Athletics leaving Oakland

"John Fisher didn't have to move this team. MLB and its owners didn't need to be complicit in it. This was a choice. A wrong one. History will sneer."

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 26, 2024 1
May 5, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Fans watch as Oakland Athletics pitcher Michael Kelly (47) throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the seventh inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

How visiting broadcasters have paid tribute to the Oakland A’s and the Oakland Coliseum

As baseball says goodbye to Oakland, a cavalcade of visiting broadcasters have spoken out about the tragic circumstances facing A's fans.

By Charlotte Varnes OnSep 26, 2024 1
Moneyball author Michael Lewis

‘Moneyball’ author says analytics have made MLB ‘more boring’

"It turns out that the smart way to play baseball is boring,"

By Arthur Weinstein OnSep 26, 2024 5
Picture via Vince Cotroneo on X.

MLB

Vince Cotroneo, Ken Korach approach final Oakland Athletics games: ‘It’s hard to say goodbye — for everybody’

Larry Beil John Fisher Oakland A's

Larry Beil literally rips apart John Fisher letter to A’s fans

Bay Area sportscaster Larry Beil responded to John Fisher's open letter to Oakland A's fans by taking it apart piece by piece.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 24, 2024 2
Dallas Braden and Chris Caray

Dallas Braden references Sabrina Carpenter song on-air after dare from wife

"I tell you, heartbreak is one thing. My ego's another."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 7, 2024 1
Brodie Brazil, a 13-time Regional Emmy winner and 32-time nominee in the Bay Area, will be leaving NBC at the end of the MLB season. Photo Credit: Brodie Brazil on YouTube

A’s, Sharks pre- and post-game host Brodie Brazil announces pending NBC departure

Brazil is a 13-time Regional Emmy winner and 32-time nominee.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 6, 2024 2
Mets analyst Ron Darling ripped A's pitcher Joey Estes for his on-field behavior toward Darell Hernáiz after surrendering an RBI double.

Ron Darling rips opposing player for ‘showing up’ teammate

"When you give up a shot like that and it gets by, you should never have that reaction."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 14, 2024 1
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo

Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo shares passing of ‘Wrong Billy Bean’

"This is a different Billy Bean. This is not the Billy Beane of the A's."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 6, 2024 0
Los Angeles Dodgers broadcaster Stephen Nelson blasted Oakland Athletics ownership over the team's impending relocation.

Dodgers broadcaster blasts Oakland A’s owner over ‘shameful’ relocation

"Every step of the way, this thing has been fumbled."

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 5, 2024 6

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