The New York Times – Sports:
After years of tense negotiations, the A’s said Wednesday that they had reached a deal to acquire a stadium site near the Las Vegas Strip.
Category: Oakland Athletics
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Oakland A’s Fans Plan Reverse Boycott of Team in June
The New York Times – Sports:
The Oakland Athletics have been historically inept and have played in front of sparse crowds. A reverse boycott hopes to send a message that the fans are not the problem.
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Sal Bando, Captain of Championship Oakland Athletics, Dies at 78
The New York Times – Sports:
He was a calming presence on a volatile squad, one of the few teams in baseball history to win the World Series three years in a row.
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Yankees Trade for Frankie Montas
The New York Times – Sports:
With durability concerns mounting for multiple starters, the Yankees acquired Montas, a top right-handed starter, from Oakland.
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Circling the Bases as Baseball Nears its Midpoint
The New York Times – Sports:
As teams close in on 81 games, Justin Verlander is showing the kids how it’s done, Aaron Judge continues to mash and the most valuable player (by WAR) isn’t who you think.
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Tampa Bay Lightning Try To Win Stanley Cups. How Hard Is It?
The New York Times – Sports:
Only a few North American pro teams have won three straight championships. Can the Tampa Bay Lightning join them?
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Buck Showalter and Bob Melvin Face Off in Mets-Padres Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Buck Showalter and Bob Melvin have known one another for nearly 30 years. They face off this week as red-hot managers with more than a few things in common.
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Dave Stewart Hopes to Bring MLB Team to Nashville
The New York Times – Sports:
Dave Stewart was a star player, an executive and an agent. He believes his sport’s path forward is Black ownership — and he is trying his best to make that happen in Nashville.