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‘A daily battle’: A’s hope Nick Kurtz is even better in 2026
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (1190+ words) A unanimous Rookie of the Year in the American League last season, A's first baseman Nick Kurtz has just scratched the surface of what is immense talent. Expected wasn't the correct word. Nick Kurtz just had confidence in his skills,…...
A’s to follow casinos’ playbook on how to treat Las Vegas season ticket holders
20+ hour, 41+ min ago (841+ words) The Athletics will look to treat season ticket holders in a similar fashion to how casino hosts treat those in their players" clubs, reliant on the various tiers that are offered based on money spent. With how valuable season tickets…...
Basic shuts out Faith Lutheran in battle of 5A baseball powers — PHOTOS
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (343+ words) Basic's baseball team shut out host Faith Lutheran 6-0 on Friday night in a battle of last year's two top Class 5A Southern Region baseball teams. Arizona commit Lyndon Lee had two RBIs for Basic (1-0). Dallon Cegavske and Texas A&M commit…...
Could the Las Vegas Athletics’ trademark snag invite a wave of fakes?
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (905+ words) Trademark experts say the Las Vegas Athletics brand remains protected despite a trademark setback, limiting risks from counterfeiters and knockoff sellers. Counterfeiters thinking they can cash in on a trademark setback for the future Las Vegas Athletics should think again....
A’s get into swing of spring training in Arizona — PHOTOS
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (317+ words) Spring training is underway in Mesa, Arizona, as the Athletics have returned to the Cactus League. They started play last week and will continue at Hohokam Stadium " and other Phoenix-area venues, with games through March 23. The Review-Journal's Heidi Fang just…...
COMMENTARY: Major League Baseball’s expanding paywall
4+ day, 11+ hour ago (569+ words) Fees and more fees: Higher monthly bills and greater income inequality. Consumer fees are everywhere. They're even taxing baseball fans. There is a clear disconnect between the seemingly daily reports of positive economic numbers in Washington and on Wall Street…...
Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski Dead at 89 Years Old
1+ week, 19+ hour ago (567+ words) The Pirates confirmed the news the morning of Saturday, February 21 in a statement,It is with a heavy heart that we relay the news of the passing of Bill Mazeroski." Baseball is mourning the loss of one of its most…...
A’s have spent $300M on Las Vegas ballpark construction
1+ week, 2+ day ago (413+ words) The Athletics have spent $300 million on the construction of their Las Vegas ballpark as it continues to rise out of thr ground. A's vice chairman Sandy Dean said those expenses have been paid for by equity from team owner John…...
Former Athletics manager Bob Melvin returns as special assistant
1+ week, 2+ day ago (504+ words) Former Athletics manager Bob Melvin is returning to the team as a special assistant in baseball operations. MESA, Ariz. " Former manager Bob Melvin is returning to the Athletics as a special assistant in baseball operations. The Athletics said Thursday that…...
County bond sale capped at $135M in reimbursement resolution for A’s ballpark construction
1+ week, 4+ day ago (301+ words) Clark County unanimously approved a reimbursement resolution tied to $135 million in bonds the government entity plans to sell, with the proceeds planned to go toward the construction of the Athletics" $2 billion ballpark. Clark County unanimously approved a reimbursement resolution tied…...