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<p>The <strong>1950s initiated a seismic shift</strong>, a pivotal decade where declining attendance and the lure of burgeoning West Coast markets <strong>shattered decades-long loyalties</strong>. While the painful move of the Brooklyn Dodgers to Los Angeles captured the national imagination, it was far from an isolated incident.</p>



<p>Cities like Boston, St. Louis and Philadelphia lost charter franchises to new destinations seeking greater financial promise and modern ballparks. Some relocations are more than just business footnotes; they are deeply felt civic scars, representing <strong>lost community identity and broken traditions</strong>.</p>



<h2>The A’s final pitch: Trading Oakland for the Glitz of Vegas</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_JJ-Bleday-1024x576_da5ea620.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508407" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Oakland Athletics playes (Source: Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The <strong>Athletics franchise</strong> is in the process of relocating for the fourth time in its history. After decades of disputes over the aging Oakland Coliseum and failed attempts to secure a new facility, owner John Fisher secured unanimous approval from MLB owners for a move to Las Vegas. </p>



<p>The team plans to build a partially publicly funded, 33,000-seat ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip, at the site currently occupied by the Tropicana Las Vegas. The move is driven entirely by the desire for a lucrative new market and a modern venue, leaving behind a fan base that celebrated four World Series titles in Oakland.</p>



<h2>The Expos’ bitter goodbye: Canada’s team reborn in Washington D.C.</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Montreal-Expos-1024x576_009fac55.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508389" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Montreal Expos (Source: CBC News)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The departure of the <strong>Montreal Expos</strong> marked the end of the first international chapter in MLB history. Despite developing Hall of Fame talent like Gary Carter, Andre Dawson, and Pedro Martínez, the franchise was plagued by financial struggles and the inability to secure a new ballpark to replace the immense, outdated Olympic Stadium. </p>



<p>After the devastating 1994 players’ strike, attendance never fully recovered, leading MLB to take control of the franchise in 2002. The Expos were relocated to Washington, D.C., where they were renamed the Nationals, restoring baseball to the capital city after a 33-year absence.</p>



<h2>From Senators to Rangers: D.C.’s second heartbreak moves to Texas</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Washington-Senators-1024x576_1f9c349c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508392" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Washington Senators (Source: MLB)</figcaption></figure>



<p>This was the second <strong>Washington Senators</strong> franchise to abandon D.C. (the first moved to Minnesota in 1961). The expansion team, created in 1961 to replace the original Senators, endured a decade of poor performance and financial losses. </p>



<p>Despite Hall of Famer Ted Williams briefly managing the club and achieving their only winning season in 1969, the ownership received permission to move the struggling team. The franchise relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, where they were rebranded as the Texas Rangers.</p>



<h2>The one-year wonder: How the Seattle Pilots became the Milwaukee Brewers</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Milwaukee-Brewers-1024x576_b07f36c5.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508393" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Milwaukee Brewers players (Source: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The <strong>Seattle Pilots</strong> hold the unique distinction of having the shortest lifespan of any modern expansion team: just one disastrous season in 1969. The team’s failure was immediate, due largely to financial struggles and a poorly conditioned, outdated home: Sicks’ Stadium. </p>



<p>Immortality, however, was secured by pitcher Jim Bouton in his groundbreaking, tell-all book, Ball Four. The bankrupt franchise was sold to a group led by Bud Selig and moved just days before the 1970 season to become the <strong>Milwaukee Brewers</strong>, restoring baseball to Milwaukee after the Braves left.</p>



<h2>Finley’s folly: Why the Kansas City A’s fled to Oakland</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Max-Schuemann-1024x576_8963755c.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508394" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Max Schuemann #12 of the Oakland Athletics (Source: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>After relocating from Philadelphia, the <strong>Athletics</strong> spent 13 seasons in Kansas City without ever posting a winning record. The move to Oakland was engineered by owner Charlie Finley, who was frustrated with his lease and felt the city did little to support the team. </p>



<p>The relocation was fueled by the promise of higher radio and TV revenues and the new, modern Oakland Coliseum. The move cleared the way for the Kansas City Royals expansion team to begin play in 1969.</p>



<h2>The southern shift: The Milwaukee Braves chase bigger money in Atlanta</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Milwaukee-Braves-1024x576_1677d799.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508395" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Milwaukee Braves (Source: SABR.org)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The <strong>Braves</strong>‘ move from <strong>Milwaukee to Atlanta</strong> was a painful example of a team abandoning a successful market for purely financial reasons. After moving from Boston, the Braves were a smash hit in Milwaukee, winning a World Series and drawing 1.8 million fans in their first season. </p>



<p>However, by the mid-1960s, the ownership sought a larger TV market. Despite intense legal battles waged by Milwaukee officials, the National League ultimately approved the move to Atlanta, making the Braves the first major league professional sports team in the Deep South.</p>



<h2>The Twins’ origin story: Washington D.C.’s first loss</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Washington-Senators-1-1024x576_dcb8b8af.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508396" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Washington Senators players (Source: Wikimedia Commons)</figcaption></figure>



<p>This marked the end of the original <strong>Washington Senators franchise</strong>, an American League charter member. Owner Calvin Griffith received permission to move the club to the Twin Cities on October 26, 1960. The team became the Minnesota Twins in 1961. </p>



<p>The move was driven by poor attendance and the owner’s desire to tap into a fresh, potentially more lucrative market, although it famously opened the door for D.C. to endure the failure of a second Senators team.</p>



<h2>The great migration: Dodgers and Giants leave New York for California</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Dodgers-1024x576_f317021d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508397" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Los Angeles Dodgers (Source: Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>This joint move shattered baseball’s long-standing East Coast geographical tradition. <strong>Dodgers</strong> owner Walter O’Malley was frustrated by the city’s refusal to build a modern stadium to replace Ebbets Field. </p>



<p>He persuaded <strong>Giants</strong> owner Horace Stoneham—who was also unhappy with the aging Polo Grounds—to move his club to San Francisco, allowing the legendary rivalry to continue on the West Coast. The relocations were met with fan outrage but were a massive financial success, initiating the geographical expansion of MLB.</p>



<h2>The Connie Mack conundrum: Philly’s athletics depart for Kansas City</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Connie-Mack-1024x576_dad8c3ae.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508398" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Connie Mack (Source: PhillyVoice)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The A’s relocation from Philadelphia was driven by dwindling attendance and deep financial instability caused by internal feuds within the <strong>Mack family</strong> ownership. </p>



<p>Despite a storied history that included five World Series titles, the team could not compete with the growing popularity of the <strong>Phillies</strong>. In 1954, owner Arnold Johnson purchased the franchise and moved it to Kansas City, continuing the post-war trend of moving teams out of two-team cities to tap into new markets.</p>



<h2>From Brown to Bird: The St. Louis Browns reborn as the Baltimore Orioles</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Baltimore-Orioles-1024x576_a37ad055.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508385" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Baltimore Orioles players (Source: Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)</figcaption></figure>



<p>The<strong> Browns</strong> spent decades as the perennial weaklings of the American League, completely overshadowed by the successful Cardinals, despite sharing Sportsman’s Park. The team’s final season in St. Louis in 1953 saw their total attendance plummet, drawing only 3,174 fans to their final home game. </p>



<p>The American League approved the sale and relocation of the long-struggling franchise to Baltimore, where they were renamed the <strong>Baltimore Orioles</strong> in 1954, immediately garnering passionate support.</p>



<h2>The move that shook baseball: Boston Braves head west to Milwaukee</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251013_BUS_508339_Boston-Braves-1024x576_486a9bce.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-508401" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Boston Braves (Source: Baseball History Comes Alive)</figcaption></figure>



<p>This move dramatically broke a 50-year period of stability in Major League Baseball. <strong>Braves</strong> owner Lou Perini moved the franchise after it had consistently struggled with poor attendance in Boston, often drawing less than a third of the fans of the crosstown Red Sox. </p>



<p>The National League unanimously approved the relocation, and the subsequent attendance boom in Milwaukee—where the team drew 1.8 million fans in their first season—immediately validated the decision and set a precedent for the flurry of relocations that followed throughout the 1950s.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table is-style-stripes"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Team</strong></td><td><strong>League</strong></td><td><strong>Seasons</strong></td><td><strong>Status</strong></td><td><strong>Reason for move/disbandment</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Louisville Colonels</td><td>NL</td><td>18</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Contraction of National League</td></tr><tr><td>Baltimore Orioles</td><td>NL</td><td>18</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Contraction of National League</td></tr><tr><td>Cleveland Spiders</td><td>NL</td><td>13</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Contraction of National League</td></tr><tr><td>Washington Senators</td><td>NL</td><td>9</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Contraction of National League</td></tr><tr><td>Milwaukee Brewers</td><td>AL</td><td>1</td><td>Baltimore Orioles</td><td> Poor attendance</td></tr><tr><td>Baltimore Orioles</td><td>AL</td><td>2</td><td>Defunct</td><td>American League wanted a franchise in New York City</td></tr><tr><td>Indianapolis Hoosiers</td><td>FL</td><td>1</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Poor attendance</td></tr><tr><td>Kansas City Packers</td><td>FL</td><td>2</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Disbandment of Federal League</td></tr><tr><td>Chicago Whales</td><td>FL</td><td>2</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Disbandment of Federal League</td></tr><tr><td>Baltimore Terrapins</td><td>FL</td><td>2</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Disbandment of Federal League</td></tr><tr><td>St. Louis Terriers</td><td>FL</td><td>2</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Disbandment of Federal League</td></tr><tr><td>Brooklyn Tip-Tops</td><td>FL</td><td>2</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Disbandment of Federal League</td></tr><tr><td>Pittsburgh Rebels</td><td>FL</td><td>2</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Disbandment of Federal League</td></tr><tr><td>Buffalo Blues</td><td>FL</td><td>2</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Disbandment of Federal League</td></tr><tr><td>Newark Peppers</td><td>FL</td><td>1</td><td>Defunct</td><td>Disbandment of Federal League</td></tr><tr><td>Boston Braves</td><td>NL</td><td>77</td><td>Atlanta Braves</td><td>Poor attendance and competition with the Boston Red Sox</td></tr><tr><td>St. Louis Brown</td><td>AL</td><td>52</td><td>Baltimore Orioles</td><td>Poor attendance and competition with the St. Louis Cardinals</td></tr><tr><td>Philadelphia Athletics</td><td>AL</td><td>54</td><td>Athletics</td><td>Poor attendance and competition with the Philadelphia Phillies</td></tr><tr><td>New York Giants</td><td>NL</td><td>75</td><td>San Francisco Giants</td><td>Declining attendance and desire for a new ballpark</td></tr><tr><td>Brooklyn Dodgers</td><td>NL</td><td>74</td><td>Los Angeles Dodgers</td><td>Declining attendance and desire for a new ballpark</td></tr><tr><td>Washington Senators</td><td>AL</td><td>60</td><td>Minnesota Twins</td><td>Poor attendance and owner Calvin Griffith’s desire to have less black fans attending games</td></tr><tr><td>Milwaukee Braves</td><td>NL</td><td>13</td><td>Atlanta Braves</td><td>Declining attendance and the owner’s desire for a larger market</td></tr><tr><td>Kansas City Athletics</td><td>AL</td><td>13</td><td> Athletics</td><td>Poor attendance and the owner’s desire for a larger market</td></tr><tr><td>Seattle Pilots</td><td>AL</td><td>1</td><td>Milwaukee Brewers</td><td>Poor attendance and desire for a larger ballpark</td></tr><tr><td>Washington Senators</td><td>AL</td><td>11</td><td>Texas Rangers</td><td>Poor attendance</td></tr><tr><td>Montreal Expos</td><td>NL</td><td>36</td><td>Washington Nationals</td><td>Poor attendance and desire for a new ballpark</td></tr><tr><td>Oakland Athletics</td><td>AL</td><td>57</td><td>Athletics</td><td>Poor attendance and desire for a new ballpark</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

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<p><strong>Nick Kurtz</strong> had a night to remember as the <strong>Athletics</strong> <strong>crushed the Astros 15-3</strong> on the road to take Game 2 of the series. But what truly stood out wasn’t just the score—it was Kurtz’s stat line, something <strong>MLB </strong>had never seen before.</p>



<p>It wasn’t just the four home runs that put Kurtz in the history books. It was everything he did during the<strong> 66th game of his career, </strong>contributing nearly half of the A’s total runs against Houston.</p>



<p><em>“Never in baseball’s 150-year history has a player finished<strong> a game with at least six hits, six runs and eight RBIs</strong> until Nick Kurtz tonight,” </em>reported ESPN’s Jeff Passan on X.<em> “His 19 total bases tie Shawn Green’s single-game record—and Kurtz had one more RBI. There’s a genuine argument it is the best game ever.”</em></p>



<h2>Kurtz reacted to his historic performance with humility</h2>



<p>In a humble tone, setting aside his stellar performance, Kurtz insisted he never expected so many remarkable things to happen in a single <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> game, let alone dreamed of it. So far this year,<strong> he has hit 23 home runs</strong>.</p>



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<p><em>“It still really hasn’t set in that it actually just happened. A game like that is stuff that you don’t even dream about, because it doesn’t really happen,” Kurtz said. “It’s just an unbelievable feeling. Glad we got the win, obviously. That performance was awesome.”</em></p>



<h2>Four home runs in one game</h2>



<p>It’s a rare sight in Major League Baseball when a player hits four home runs in a single game, but 2025 has already seen it happen twice—<strong>first with Eugenio Suárez and now with Kurtz.</strong> The last time two players recorded four-homer games in the same season was back in 2017, when J.D. Martinez and Scooter Gennett both did it.</p>

Nick Kurtz makes MLB history with a stat line no player has ever achieved in 150 years

Nick Kurtz makes MLB history with a stat line no player has ever achieved in 150 years - Bolavip US

Kurtz makes MLB history with a stat line no player has ever achieved in 150 years

<p>Despite having just <strong>15 games under his belt</strong> in his inaugural <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> season, Denzel Clarke isn’t playing like a rookie. The Athletics’ center fielder <strong>has shown veteran instincts</strong>, consistently making high-risk, high-reward plays, exemplified by his recent top-notch catch against the Angels.</p>



<p>Regarding that spectacular grab, which is becoming a hallmark of his young career, Clarke didn’t mince words, stating, <em>“I’m always very tentative to say <strong>this was the best one. </strong>But I think this is probably <strong>the best one I’ve ever made.</strong></em>“</p>



<p>This isn’t the first time Clarke has made a jaw-dropping play. Remarkably, <strong>this is the second time in just three days he’s pulled off a highlight-reel catch</strong>, solidifying his spot at the top of the week’s top plays.</p>



<h2>Clarke’s Record-Setting Catch</h2>



<p>While the Athletics fell 7-4 to the Angels, Clarke certainly made a truly exceptional catch with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oakland-athletics">Athletics</a>, securing a new record in the “Plays of the Week” category. </p>



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<p>As Sarah Langs reported on X, <em>“Denzel Clarke has won Electric Play of the Week each of the last 2 weeks. He is the <strong>second player since the award’s inception</strong> in 2019 to win back-to-back weeks, joining Riley Greene (9/19 &amp; 9/26 in 2022).”</em></p>



<p>Dallas Braden on the  Denzel Clarke’s top play of the week. <em>“I’ve seen the list of the greatest catches you’re ever going to see in your life. If you don’t have room for this one, we’re watching two different sports.”</em></p>



<h2>The other top catch</h2>



<p>Despite the <strong>A’s struggling with over 40 losses</strong>, Clarke had already delivered another highlight-reel catch on June 6 in a win against the Orioles. While he didn’t scale the wall that time, <strong>he crashed into it after an amazing sprint</strong>, holding onto the ball.</p>



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Denzel Clarke sends strong message after stunning catch with Athletics

Denzel Clarke sends strong message after stunning catch with Athletics - Bolavip US

Clarke sends strong message after stunning catch with Athletics

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/boston-red-sox">Boston Red Sox</a></strong> have bolstered their pitching depth by signing left-hander <strong>Sean Newcomb </strong>to a minor league contract. Newcomb, a former first-round draft pick, joins the organization following a challenging stint with the <strong>Oakland Athletics</strong>. This signing comes on the heels of the Red Sox acquiring another former A’s pitcher, <strong>Austin Adams</strong>, as they continue to fine-tune their <strong>MLB</strong> roster.</p>



<p>Drafted 15th overall by the <strong>Los Angeles Angels </strong>in 2014, <strong>Newcomb was part of the blockbuster trade </strong>that sent Andrelton Simmons to the Angels and landed him with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/atlanta-braves">Atlanta Braves</a></strong>. He made his MLB debut with Atlanta in 2017 and was a member of the Braves’ World Series championship team in 2021.</p>



<p>Despite flashes of potential, <strong>Newcomb’s career has been marked by inconsistency and setbacks</strong>. After being designated for assignment in 2022, he had brief stops with the <strong>Chicago Cubs</strong> and <strong>San Francisco Giants</strong> before landing with Oakland.</p>



<h2>Flashes of brilliance in Oakland</h2>



<p>Newcomb’s tenure with the Athletics began on a high note. <strong>The left-hander delivered 4 2/3 hitless innings over his first three appearances</strong>, showcasing his potential to dominate. However, a left knee injury prematurely ended his 2023 season, and his recovery was far from smooth.</p>



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<p>Surgery on both knees sidelined him until June 2024, and upon returning, he struggled to regain his form, posting a <strong>6.30 ERA over 10 innings</strong>. His struggles led to another designation for assignment by Oakland.</p>


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<h2>Fresh start in Boston</h2>



<p>Now with Boston, <strong>Newcomb hopes to reignite his career</strong>. The Red Sox have signed five pitchers to minor league deals with invitations to spring training, and as the only left-hander in the group, Newcomb could have a unique advantage in the battle for a spot on the Opening Day roster.</p>


        

        

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<p>The pursuit of <strong>Roki Sasaki </strong>by top <strong>MLB</strong> teams has become the talk of the baseball world. Widely regarded as one of the most gifted pitchers of his generation, the young Japanese ace has ignited a bidding war among baseball powerhouses, including the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers">Los Angeles Dodgers</a></strong>, <strong>San Diego Padres</strong>, and <strong>Toronto Blue Jays</strong>, according to reports from <em>ESPN</em>.</p>



<p>The Dodgers, boasting a legacy of success and a track record of landing marquee players, have emerged as early frontrunners. Proximity to Japan and the allure of joining <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Shohei Ohtani</a> </strong>in Los Angeles could play a decisive role in Sasaki’s decision. However, the Padres and Blue Jays are not conceding without a fight, each poised to present compelling offers to secure the phenom’s talents.</p>



<p>As Sasaki captures headlines, another Japanese sensation is making waves. <strong>Shontaro Morii</strong>, a standout two-way prospect with a rare blend of pitching and hitting prowess, is reportedly set to join the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oakland-athletics">Oakland Athletics</a></strong> in a landmark deal. According to <em>Yakyu Cosmopolitan</em>, the contract, valued at over <strong>$1.5 million</strong>, signals a groundbreaking shift for young Japanese players bypassing <strong>Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)</strong> to pursue their MLB dreams.</p>



<h2>Beyond Sasaki: Shontaro Morii’s historic deal</h2>



<p>Morii’s potential is undeniable. On the mound, he <strong>delivers fastballs clocked at 92 mph</strong>. At the plate, his powerful swing produced an impressive <strong>45 home runs</strong> during his high school career. His versatility and skillset position him as a game-changing addition for the Athletics and a symbol of MLB’s growing appeal among Japan’s next generation of stars.</p>



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<h2>A new era for Japanese baseball in MLB</h2>



<p>The emergence of players like <strong>Sasaki and Morii</strong> heralds a new chapter for Japanese baseball on the global stage. These trailblazers are redefining the path for their peers, proving that the dream of playing in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> can be achieved without traditional routes.</p>


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<p>One era ends so another can begin, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oakland-athletics" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Oakland Athletics</a></strong>, winners of 9 World Series and a landmark of the Oakland sports scene since 1968 are leaving town. The<a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> baseball</a> club will eventually call Las Vegas their fifth home, the A’s began their history in Philadelphia, then Kansas City, before moving to Oakland.</p>



<p>Sacramento was chosen as a “connecting flight” to Las Vegas given the hostile nature between Oakland fans and owner John Fisher. The lease to the Oakland Coliseum ends this season and the general feeling is that politicians, fans, and owners want this to be done with already, as negotiations of an extension agreement with the City of Oakland were stated as “far apart” earlier this week. Since the announcement that the club was looking to move, stadium attendance has plummeted, this season the A’s drew only 13,522 fans on opening night and did not reach 7,000 fans in any of the next six games.</p>



<p><strong>John Fisher</strong> stated that while the decision to leave Oakland was hard, the club did its best to stay until Las Vegas was ready but instead thought best to move, <em>“Even with the long-standing relationship and good intentions on all sides in the negotiations with Oakland, the conditions to achieve an agreement seemed out of reach. We understand the disappointment this news brings to our fans, as this season marks our final one in Oakland. Throughout this season, we will honor and celebrate our time in Oakland, and will share additional details soon.”</em></p>



<h2>Sacramento new home of the Oakland A’s</h2>



<p>The only thing Fisher has done over the past few years was destroy the club’s long-standing relationship with fans, who have boycotted showing up to games and protesting the owner for moving the team and letting it fall flat in the process.</p>


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<p>On the field, Fisher has frankly given up putting a competitive team on display, the A’s last made the playoffs in 2020, since then they have produced two seasons where the club lost over 100 games.</p>



<p>While the end result of this brutal blow for Oakland fans will be seeing their team move to Las Vegas, that future venue will not be ready in the next few years resulting in operations being moved to Sacramento.</p>



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<p>The club will play in the stadium of the Sacramento River Cats from 2025-27 and could possibly play the 2028 season as well. <strong>While in West Sacramento the team plans on being referred to as simply the “A’s” and “Athletics,” with no city name attached.</strong></p>


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<p>The club will play in Sutter Health Park — just over 10,000 seats, with grass outfield seats to increase capacity to 14,000.</p>

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Oakland A’s set to play in a minor league stadium near Sacramento before move to Las Vegas






<p>In a recent MLB game between the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/san-francisco-giants">San Francisco Giants</a></strong> and the<strong> Oakland Athletics</strong>, pitcher<strong> Ryan Walker</strong> delivered a pitch that caught everyone by surprise. With the Giants leading 3-0 in the third inning and one out, the count was at one ball with no strikes when Walker prepared to release the ball. Little did anyone know that this seemingly routine pitch would become one of the most talked-about moments of the season.</p>



<p>As the pitch left Walker’s hand, it took an unexpected curve that left fans and commentators in awe. Social media platforms were abuzz with reactions, as fans expressed their astonishment at the unanticipated outcome.<strong> The pitch quickly became a topic of discussion among baseball enthusiasts and analysts</strong>, who offered various theories about the factors that contributed to its surprising movement.</p>


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<p>While the pitch’s impact on the game’s final score of<strong> 8-3</strong> in Giants’ favor was minimal, its impact extended far beyond the stadium. Walker finished the night with 2.2 IP, one hit, no runs, one BB, and three strikeouts. But it was his special pitch what served as a reminder of the thrill and allure that baseball brings, where a single moment can capture the imagination and spark discussions among fans and experts alike.</p>



<h2>Video: Ryan Walker throws arguably the worst pitch of the season</h2>



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<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/How-the-MLB-doubleheaders-work-in-2023-20230403-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Oakland Athletics</b> </a>and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-managers-all-time-wins-rankings-and-records-20220504-0005.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>Los Angeles Angels</b></a> meet today in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/MLB-Playoff-Format-2023-How-will-the-baseball-postseason-be-played-20230329-0030.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><b>2023 MLB regular season</b></a>. This game will take place <b>at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim</b>. The home team wants to build a winning streak. Here is all the detailed information about this <b>MLB</b> game including the date, time, TV Channel, Live Stream and location.</p>
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<p>The A’s have only one win in the last ten games, that win was against the Texas Rangers, so far the A’s are going through a losing streak of two consecutive losses, and the worst thing is that they have a record of 4-18- 0.</p>
<p>The Angels won a recent series against the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/World-Baseball-Classic-List-by-year-of-all-time-champions-20230321-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Kansas City Royals</a></strong> 2-1, thus far the third series win for them in the current 2023 season.</p>
<h2>When will Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels be played?</h2>
<p>Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels play for the 2023 MLB regular season<b> on Monday, April 24 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim</b>. The visitors are so sunk that it is unlikely that they can win this series.</p>
<h2>Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels: Time by state in the US</h2>
<p><b>ET:</b> 9:38 PM<br> <b>CT:</b> 8:38 PM<br> <b>MT:</b> 7:38 PM<br> <b>PT:</b> 6:378 PM</p>
<h2>How to watch Oakland Athletics vs Los Angeles Angels in the US</h2>
<p>This game for the 2023 MLB regular season, Oakland Athletics and Los Angeles Angels at the Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheimon Monday, April 24, <b>will be broadcast in the US by</b> <strong><a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?irad=377812&amp;irmp=3119684" rel="sponsored, nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Fubo (7-day free trial)</a></strong> and <b>other options to watch this game in the US are Bally Sports West, FOX Sports 1, MLB.TV.</b></p>

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<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/oakland-athletics" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Oakland Athletics</strong></a> and their future is the hot topic right now in <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>MLB</strong></a>. After disastrous numbers in attendance to start the <strong>2023 season</strong>, once again, the rumors about a possible move to another city are growing.</p>
<p>Since many years ago, the A’s are looking to build a new stadium considering the <strong>Oakland Coliseum</strong> is completely outdated. However, the negotiations have been a problem in the city and that’s why ownership could be loooking for a big alternative such as <strong>Las Vegas</strong>.</p>
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<p>However, thousands of <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/four-oakland-as-fans-hit-with-bullet-fragments-while-attending-post-game-fireworks-show-20220705-0019.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Oakland A’s fans</strong></a> hoped the <strong>Athletics</strong> might strike a deal to remain in the city with a new stadium. It had been the same story for years. The problem is that a recent move by the team could mean goodbye. Read here to check out the details.</p>
<h2>Are the Athletics leaving Oakland?</h2>
<p>Right now, the answer seems to be yes. The <strong>Athletics</strong> moved to the Coliseum in Oakland on 1968, but, the first weeks of this season could be the turning point for what’s to come for the franchise. It’s important to remember that the lease expires in 2024.</p>
<p>Now, the <strong>Athletics </strong>have<strong></strong>purchased a 49-acre site nearby <strong>Las Vegas Strip</strong>. The move seems to be getting closer and the project is to build a spectacular $1.5 billion stadium for 35 000 fans. Not so long ago, the <strong>Raiders</strong> followed that same path in the <strong>NFL</strong>.</p>
<p>The stadium will have a partially retractable roof and MLBcommissioner, <strong>Rob Manfred</strong>, totally supports the idea. As an immediate answer, the authorities in Oakland have put an end to any negotiation with the team and the story could literally be over.</p>
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<p>“It’sclear to me that the A’s have no intention of staying in Oakland and have simply been using this process to try to extract a better deal out of Las Vegas. I am not interested in continuing to play that game — the fans and our residents deserve better” said Oakland’s mayor, <strong>Sheng Thao</strong>.</p>

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<p>As if being an <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-former-houston-astros-jeff-bagwell-slams-moneyball-concept--20220526-0010.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oakland Athletics</a> </strong>fan isn’t hard enough, imagine being almost shot while going to a game. That is what happened to four fans who were injured by bullet fragments due to gunfire around the stadium during the fireworks show.</p>
<p>24,403 fans witnessed the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/oakland-athletics-rock-these-mlb-soccer-jerseys-inspired-by-the-teams-nickname-and-citys-murals-20200904-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A’s</a> get a win over the Blue Jays by 5-1, a highlight for a rather dismal season which has the <strong>A’s in last place in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/how-many-mlb-teams-are-in-california-20210219-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> AL West with a 27-55 record </strong>with virtually no chance already of a postseason appearance.</p>
<p>The four fans who were injured due to the gunfire, their names were not released neither the extent of their injuries. The OPD are working with <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/interesting-mlb-world-series-records-and-stats-20201021-0008.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A’s</a> security to determine the identity of the gunmen.</p>
<h2>OPD statement after Oakland A’s fans hit by bullet fragments</h2>
<p>In a statement following the incident the OPD stated: <em><strong>Following last night’s Oakland A’s postgame fireworks show, officers were notified of a possible shooting victim inside the ballpark. During the preliminary investigation, officers located three fans struck by bullet fragments from what appears to be celebratory gunfire occurring throughout the city of Oakland. A fourth victim later walked into a local hospital. All four victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries.</strong></em></p>
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<p>The shooting in the stadium is yet another gun incident in the United States which last night saw the death of six people at Highland Park in Chicago when a gunman opened fire on the crowd. As far as Oakland goes the OPD had stated that the gunfire that happened in the stadium was taking place in other areas of the city.</p>
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<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/mlb-greatest-players-of-all-time-on-each-team-20220516-0013.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Oakland A’s </a>and Billy Beane</strong> gained huge notoriety and backlash in the 2000s for their money saving, data driven moneyball theory which led the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/how-many-mlb-teams-are-in-california-20210219-0022.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A’</a>s to mixed results over the years. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/oakland-athletics-rock-these-mlb-soccer-jerseys-inspired-by-the-teams-nickname-and-citys-murals-20200904-0004.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A’s</a> push to change the way of doing things was taken to the big screen in the Brad Pitt movie by the same name.</p>
<p>Over the years the system has been praised but also laughed at by many <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/who-is-the-mlb-player-with-most-world-series-rings-20220404-0020.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League</a> ball players and coaches, to some it was seen as an innovative way to build a roster to others a cheap way of excusing a ballclub of having to spend to get big time talents.</p>
<p><strong>Jeff Bagwell played for the Astros at the height of the moneyball era and was a 4-time All-Star, NL MVP, and rookie of the year.</strong> On a television broadcast Bagwell scuffed at the notion that Beane was a “poor” GM that had a gutted team, rather the A’s had one of the best pitching rotations in baseball at that time.</p>
<h2>Jeff Bagwell on moneyball</h2>
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<p><em><strong>“I just think Moneyball’s a farce… They had the three best pitchers in baseball. You could have stuck anybody out there. My son’s 15-year-old team, they could have been out there with those three pitchers, and they get all this hype”,</strong></em> Bagwell mentioned.</p>
<p><em>“I just – I don’t know – whatever. The Braves won for 15 years, with Maddux, Smoltz, and Glavine. Mixed in some other great starters around them, they had to score three runs a game and they won 15 years in a row. Why don’t they call them the Moneyball team?”</em></p>
<p>As the years have progressed the moneyball theory has been implemented by many MLB teams, although for the A’s the theory may have kept them competitive but in the end never equaled championships as the A’s last won the World Series in 1989.</p>
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<p>The Los Angeles Angels (24-16) will host the Oakland Athletics (16-24), Friday at 9:38 PM ET, in a matchup of AL West rivals. Chase Silseth (1-0) is the starter for the Angels, and Paul Blackburn (4-0) for the Athletics.</p><p>The Angels fell on Friday by a 6-5 score to the Rangers. Raisel Iglesias took the loss after he went 1/3 of an inning, giving up one earned run on one hit while striking out one in the outing.</p><p>The Athletics take the diamond after losing 14-4 to the Twins on Friday. Daulton Jefferies was the losing pitcher in the contest for the Athletics. He threw four innings, giving up six earned runs on seven hits while striking out five.</p><p>See all the detailed information about this matchup including the date, time, TV channel and where to stream it live online free. You can watch this game live in the US on <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Oakland_Athletics_at_Los_Angeles_Angels-DS">FuboTV (7-day free trial).</a></p><h2>What time is Los Angeles vs. Oakland?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Friday, May 20, 2022</li><li><strong>Game Time:</strong> 21:38 ET, 20:38 CT, 19:38 MT, 18:38 PT</li><li><strong>Stadium:</strong> Angel Stadium</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Oakland_Athletics_at_Los_Angeles_Angels-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Who is favored to win Los Angeles vs. Oakland?</h2><ul><li><strong>Los Angeles odds:</strong> -160</li><li><strong>Oakland odds:</strong> +140</li></ul><h2>Who are the key players for Los Angeles?</h2><h3>Starting pitcher (Silseth)</h3><ul><li>Silseth will take to the mound for the Angels, his second start of the season.</li><li>The right-hander last pitched on Saturday against the Oakland Athletics, throwing 6 2/3 innings without allowing a run.</li><li>He has pitched in one games this season with an ERA of .00, a 2 strikeout to walk ratio and a WHIP of .500.</li><li>The Athletics have gone 1-for-17 in six innings this season against the right-hander.</li></ul><h3>Key hitters</h3><ul><li>Mike Trout has a team-best .689 slugging percentage, while batting .320 with 10 doubles, a triple, 11 home runs and 22 walks.</li><li>Taylor Ward has five doubles, two triples, nine home runs and 23 walks while hitting .375. He leads his team with 39 hits and a .488 OBP, with a team-high .721 slugging percentage.</li><li>Shohei Ohtani is batting .241 with eight doubles, eight home runs and 13 walks.</li><li>Anthony Rendon has eight doubles, five home runs and 19 walks while hitting .237.</li></ul><h2>Who are the key players for Oakland?</h2><h3>Starting pitcher (Blackburn)</h3><ul><li>Blackburn (4-0) takes the mound first for the Athletics in his eighth start of the season. He has a 1.67 ERA in 37 2/3 innings pitched, with 29 strikeouts.</li><li>The righty last pitched on Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, when he went 6 2/3 innings, allowing one earned run while giving up five hits.</li><li>In seven games this season, the 28-year-old has amassed an ERA of 1.67, with 6.9 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are batting .213 against him.</li><li>Head-to-head against the Angels this season, Blackburn has thrown 6 2/3 innings, giving up one earned run on five hits while striking out three.</li></ul><h3>Key hitters</h3><ul><li>Sean Murphy is batting .189 with 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 12 walks.</li><li>Sheldon Neuse's 34 hits, .336 on-base percentage and .376 slugging percentage are all team-highs.</li><li>Tony Kemp is hitting .214 with four doubles, a home run and 13 walks.</li><li>Seth Brown has six doubles, two triples, three home runs and 10 walks while hitting .186.</li></ul><h2>Key stats for Los Angeles vs. Oakland</h2><ul><li>The Angels average 1.4 home runs per game to rank second in baseball with 55 total home runs.</li><li>The Angels have hit 26 homers at home this season (1.4 per game).</li><li>The Athletics strike out 7.8 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 24th in MLB.</li><li>In 19 games away from home this season, their pitchers average 7.6 strikeouts per nine innings.</li><li>The Athletics rank 29th in Major League Baseball with just 23 home runs as a team.</li><li>They've hit 15 homers, an average of 0.8 per game, in 19 road contests this season.</li><li>The 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Angels pitching staff ranks 23rd in the league.</li><li>Angels pitchers have an 8.3 strikeouts per nine innings rate at home this season.</li></ul><p>If you are looking to watch this game live from the United States, head to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Oakland_Athletics_at_Los_Angeles_Angels-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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How to watch Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics: Streaming TV, game time and odds for May 20

<p>At Oakland Coliseum on Tuesday, the Oakland Athletics (three consecutive defeats) play the Minnesota Twins at 9:40 PM ET. On the hill for the Twins will be Dylan Bundy (3-2), matched up against the Athletics' James Kaprielian (0-2).</p><p>The Twins bested the Athletics 3-1 on the road yesterday, with Yennier Cano picking up the win after throwing two innings without giving up an earned run on one hit, while striking out two.</p><p>Look for everything you need to know about this game including the date, time, TV channel and where to live stream it online for free. You can watch this game live in the US on <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Minnesota_Twins_at_Oakland_Athletics-DS">FuboTV (7-day free trial).</a></p><h2>What time is Minnesota vs. Oakland?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Tuesday, May 17, 2022</li><li><strong>Game Time:</strong> 21:40 ET, 20:40 CT, 19:40 MT, 18:40 PT</li><li><strong>Stadium:</strong> Oakland Coliseum</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Minnesota_Twins_at_Oakland_Athletics-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Who is favored to win Minnesota vs. Oakland?</h2><ul><li><strong>Minnesota odds:</strong> -121</li><li><strong>Oakland odds:</strong> +102</li></ul><h2>Who are the key players for Minnesota?</h2><h3>Starting pitcher (Bundy)</h3><ul><li>The Twins' Bundy (3-2) will make his sixth start of the season.</li><li>The right-hander gave up nine earned runs in 3 2/3 innings pitched on Wednesday, May 4 in his last outing, a matchup with the Baltimore Orioles.</li><li>The 29-year-old has an ERA of 5.76, a 4.4 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.320 in five games this season.</li></ul><h3>Key hitters</h3><ul><li>Byron Buxton is batting .256 with five doubles, 11 home runs and six walks.</li><li>Jorge Polanco is slugging .391 to lead his team, and has eight doubles, four home runs and 20 walks while hitting .234.</li><li>Max Kepler has 27 hits with a .341 on-base percentage, leading the Twins in both categories. He is batting .243 with five doubles, five home runs and 14 walks.</li><li>Luis Arraez is hitting .318 with three doubles, a home run and 13 walks.</li></ul><h2>Who are the key players for Oakland?</h2><h3>Starting pitcher (Kaprielian)</h3><ul><li>The Athletics are sending Kaprielian (0-2) out to make his fourth start of the season. He is 0-2 with a 4.97 ERA and 10 strikeouts over 12 2/3 innings pitched.</li><li>The righty last pitched on Thursday against the Detroit Tigers, when he went 5 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up three hits.</li><li>The 28-year-old has an ERA of 4.97, with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in three games this season. Opponents are hitting .196 against him.</li><li>Kaprielian has a 1.59 ERA and a 0.882 WHIP against the Twins this season in 5 2/3 innings pitched, allowing a .158 batting average over one appearance.</li></ul><h3>Key hitters</h3><ul><li>Sean Murphy is batting .186 with 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 11 walks.</li><li>Sheldon Neuse paces his team with 34 hits and a .346 on-base percentage, with a team-best .388 slugging percentage.</li><li>Tony Kemp is batting .213 with four doubles, a home run and 13 walks.</li><li>Elvis Andrus is batting .222 with six doubles, a home run and 11 walks.</li></ul><h2>Key stats for Minnesota vs. Oakland</h2><ul><li>The Twins are ninth in baseball with 38 home runs. They average 1.1 per game.</li><li>The Twins have hit 11 home runs away from home this season (0.7 per game).</li><li>The Athletics strike out 7.8 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 23rd in MLB.</li><li>In 19 games at home this season, their pitchers average 8.0 strikeouts per nine innings.</li><li>The Athletics' 22 home runs rank 27th in MLB this season.</li><li>They've hit seven homers, an average of 0.4 per game, in 19 home contests this season.</li><li>The Twins pitching staff is 11th in MLB with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.</li><li>Twins pitchers are striking out 9.1 batters per nine innings in road games this season.</li></ul><p>If you want to watch the game live from the United States, tune in to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Minnesota_Twins_at_Oakland_Athletics-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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How to watch Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics: Streaming TV, game time and odds for May 17

<p>A series opener between the Oakland Athletics (15-22) and Minnesota Twins (20-15) is scheduled for Monday at 9:40 PM ET, at Oakland Coliseum. Chris Archer (0-1) is the starter for the Twins, and Zach Logue (2-1) for the Athletics.</p><p>The Twins secured a 3-1 win against the Guardians in their last game yesterday, with Joe Ryan throwing six innings, giving up one earned run on four hits while striking out five to earn the win for his squad.</p><p>The Athletics enter the matchup after losing yesterday, 4-1 to the Angels. Frankie Montas went six innings, giving up two earned runs on four hits while striking out 12 and took the loss for the Athletics.</p><p>Check out everything you need to know about this matchup including the date, time, TV channel and how to stream it live online free. You can watch this game live in the US on <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Minnesota_Twins_at_Oakland_Athletics-DS">FuboTV (7-day free trial).</a></p><h2>What time is Minnesota vs. Oakland?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Monday, May 16, 2022</li><li><strong>Game Time:</strong> 21:40 ET, 20:40 CT, 19:40 MT, 18:40 PT</li><li><strong>Stadium:</strong> Oakland Coliseum</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Minnesota_Twins_at_Oakland_Athletics-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Who is favored to win Minnesota vs. Oakland?</h2><ul><li><strong>Minnesota odds:</strong> -123</li><li><strong>Oakland odds:</strong> +104</li></ul><h2>Who are the key players for Minnesota?</h2><h3>Starting pitcher (Archer)</h3><ul><li>The Twins will send Archer (0-1) to the mound for his seventh start this season.</li><li>The right-hander's last start was on Wednesday, when he tossed 3 2/3 innings while giving up four earned runs on five hits in a matchup with the Houston Astros.</li><li>The 33-year-old has pitched in six games this season with a 4.43 ERA and 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings with a batting average against of .241.</li></ul><h3>Key hitters</h3><ul><li>Byron Buxton has five doubles, 11 home runs and six walks while batting .259.</li><li>Jorge Polanco is slugging .395 to lead his team, and has eight doubles, four home runs and 19 walks while batting .234.</li><li>Max Kepler has accumulated 27 hits with a .341 on-base percentage, leading the Twins in both statistics. He is batting .243 with five doubles, five home runs and 14 walks.</li><li>Luis Arraez has three doubles, a home run and 13 walks while batting .314.</li></ul><h2>Who are the key players for Oakland?</h2><h3>Starting pitcher (Logue)</h3><ul><li>Logue (2-1) pitches first for the Athletics to make his third start of the season.</li><li>The left-hander last pitched on Wednesday against the Detroit Tigers, when he threw 7 2/3 scoreless innings while giving up five hits.</li><li>In three games this season, he has a 1.35 ERA and 8.1 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are hitting .216 against him.</li><li>Head-to-head against the Twins this season, Logue has pitched five innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits while striking out five.</li></ul><h3>Key hitters</h3><ul><li>Sean Murphy is batting .192 with 10 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 11 walks.</li><li>Sheldon Neuse paces his team with 34 hits and a .346 OBP, with a team-leading .388 slugging percentage.</li><li>Tony Kemp has four doubles, a home run and 13 walks while batting .212.</li><li>Elvis Andrus has five doubles, a home run and 11 walks while batting .210.</li></ul><h2>Key stats for Minnesota vs. Oakland</h2><ul><li>The Twins average 1.1 home runs per game to rank seventh in MLB action with 37 total home runs.</li><li>The Twins average 0.7 homers per road game this season (10 total away from home).</li><li>The Athletics strike out 7.8 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 23rd in MLB.</li><li>Their pitchers strike out 8.1 batters per nine innings in home games this season.</li><li>The Athletics rank 27th in Major League Baseball with just 22 home runs as a team.</li><li>In 18 games at home this season, they've hit seven homers, an average of 0.4 per contest.</li><li>The Twins pitching staff ranks ninth in the league with a collective nine strikeouts per nine innings.</li><li>Twins pitchers are striking out 9.3 batters per nine innings in road games this season.</li></ul><p>If you are looking to watch this game live from the United States, head to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Minnesota_Twins_at_Oakland_Athletics-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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How to watch Minnesota Twins vs. Oakland Athletics: Streaming TV, game time and odds for May 16

<p>At Comerica Park on Wednesday, the Oakland Athletics (12-19) face the Detroit Tigers (9-21), with first pitch at 7:10 PM ET. The Tigers will give the start to Joey Wentz, and the Athletics will counter with Zach Logue (1-1).</p><p>The Athletics secured a 4-1 win over the Tigers yesterday. Adrian Martinez picked up the win after he threw 5 1/3 innings without giving up an earned run on four hits, while striking out three for his club.</p><p>Look for all the detailed information about this matchup including the date, time, TV channel and where to live stream it online for free. Watch this game live in the US on <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Oakland_Athletics_at_Detroit_Tigers-DS">FuboTV (7-day free trial).</a></p><h2>What time is Detroit vs. Oakland?</h2><ul><li><strong>Game Day:</strong> Wednesday, May 11, 2022</li><li><strong>Game Time:</strong> 19:10 ET, 18:10 CT, 17:10 MT, 16:10 PT</li><li><strong>Stadium:</strong> Comerica Park</li><li><strong>TV:</strong> NBC Sports Networks (Regional restrictions may apply)</li><li><strong>Live Stream:</strong> <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Oakland_Athletics_at_Detroit_Tigers-DS">Watch online with fuboTV!</a></li></ul><h2>Who is favored to win Detroit vs. Oakland?</h2><ul><li><strong>Detroit odds:</strong> -128</li><li><strong>Oakland odds:</strong> +109</li></ul><h2>Who are the key players for Detroit?</h2><h3>Starting pitcher (Wentz)</h3><ul><li>The Tigers will send out Wentz for his first start of the season.</li><li>The left-hander will make his MLB debut at the age of 24.</li></ul><h3>Key hitters</h3><ul><li>Austin Meadows has put up a team-best OBP (.393) and slugging percentage (.380), while pacing the Tigers in hits (27). He's hitting .293 with four doubles, two triples and 12 walks.</li><li>Jeimer Candelario is batting .206 with six doubles, two home runs and six walks.</li><li>Javier Baez has five doubles, two home runs and five walks while hitting .224.</li><li>Robbie Grossman is batting .231 with four doubles and 17 walks.</li></ul><h2>Who are the key players for Oakland?</h2><h3>Starting pitcher (Logue)</h3><ul><li>Logue (1-1) gets the start for the Athletics, his second of the season.</li><li>The lefty last pitched on Saturday against the Minnesota Twins, when he went five innings, allowing two earned runs while giving up five hits.</li><li>In two games this season, he has a 2.84 ERA and 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings while opponents are batting .240 against him.</li></ul><h3>Key hitters</h3><ul><li>Sean Murphy has put up 23 hits, a team-best for the Athletics.</li><li>Sheldon Neuse paces his team with a .348 on-base percentage, and has a club-leading .388 slugging percentage.</li><li>Tony Kemp is hitting .232 with three doubles, a home run and 10 walks.</li><li>Elvis Andrus is hitting .183 with five doubles, a home run and nine walks.</li></ul><h2>Key stats for Detroit vs. Oakland</h2><ul><li>The Tigers have hit 12 home runs this season, the lowest total in MLB play.</li><li>The Tigers average 0.4 homers per home game this season (six total at home).</li><li>The Athletics have a 7.9 K/9 this season as a pitching staff, which ranks 24th in the majors.</li><li>Their pitchers strike out 7.9 batters per nine innings in road games this season.</li><li>The Athletics' 20 home runs rank 26th in MLB this season.</li><li>They have averaged 0.8 home runs per game in their 17 road contests this season.</li><li>The Tigers pitching staff is 25th in MLB with a collective 7.7 strikeouts per nine innings.</li><li>The Tigers average 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in home games this season.</li></ul><p>If you want to watch the game live from the United States, tune in to <a  rel='sponsored' href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/stream/mlb/?addons[]=deportes&irmp=3119684&irad=377812&sharedid=USA-BolaVIP-Match-MLB-Oakland_Athletics_at_Detroit_Tigers-DS">fuboTV (7 Day Free Trial Streaming).</a></p>

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How to watch Detroit Tigers vs. Oakland Athletics: Streaming TV, game time and odds for May 11

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