They simply go by the Athletics now, as the team formerly stationed in Oakland will soon plant their roots in Las Vegas. 

For now, the team plays their games at Sutter Health Park, a minor league field in Sacramento, while the transition to Las Vegas continues to run its course. As a result, there is a large portion of the team’s fanbase that remains disgruntled at ownership for moving to Sin City instead of continuing to play in Oakland. 

Well, one fan decided to make his presence known during the team’s pregame show on Thursday ahead of the match-up with the Minnesota Twins. He wore a t-shirt that read, "SELL."

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While the pregame show was going on, that fan was quickly confronted by a Sutter Health Park security guard, and more team and field officials quickly followed suit. 

The whole thing was captured on the live broadcast. 

Joe Horton identified himself on social media as the man in question, and he noted that security allowed him to remain in his seat for the game after speaking with them. He told Awful Announcing, who posted the pregame clips on X, that this was "not my first rodeo."

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"When they show up I think the whole time – you know this too is on TV right?" Horton replied on X. 

Horton even had some fun on X posting a screenshot of himself in the background of the pregame show desk surrounded by security and white-polo-wearing officials. 

"Look how many friends I made today," he captioned the screenshot. 

Fans like Horton remain ticked off by A’s owner John Fisher, who is leading the move to Las Vegas. Similar t-shirts, signs, and flags were seen at the Oakland Coliseum last season when the team’s home games started to dwindle as the schedule came to a close. 

The Athletics will be playing in Sacramento for at least the next couple of seasons, as the team’s new ballpark in Las Vegas won’t be ready until 2028 at the earliest. 

So, fans like Horton continue to voice their opinion on Fisher’s moves, and it’s clear a good portion of the fan base wishes him out of baseball. He doesn’t seem inclined to do so. 

The Athletics remain a very young team with some budding talent, including Brent Rooker, Tyler Soderstrom, Jacob Wilson and Lawrence Butler, among others. They are 24-40 entering Thursday, which is last in the AL West division. 

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Miami Marlins first baseman Matt Mervis misread a throw from shortstop Xavier Edwards during the top of the fifth inning in the team's 6-1 loss to the Athletics on Friday and paid dearly for it. 

Athletics second baseman Luis Urias hit a ground ball to Edwards, who then fired the ball short of Mervis and in the dirt. 

Mervis tried to pick the ball off of the short hop but missed the ball and got hit in a very sensitive area. 

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In agony, Mervis sat and put his face in his glove as the trainers came out to check on him, but ended up staying in the game. 

Edwards was charged with a throwing error and, in addition to his errant throw inflicting pain on Mervis, it cost the Marlins a run. There were two outs with a man on second base when the ball was hit, and Edwards’ error allowed Seth Brown to score and make it a 6-0 Athletics’ lead. 

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Athletics starting pitcher, Gunnar Hoglund, made his MLB debut and shined as he pitched six innings and gave up just one run on six hits while he struck out seven batters and got the win. 

Marlins starting pitcher Valente Bellozo struggled in the loss, as he threw 4 2/3 innings and gave up five runs on four hits and walked four batters while he struck out just one hitter. 

The Athletics (18-15) play the Marlins (12-19) again on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET in the second game of their three-game series. 

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The Sacramento era for the Athletics could not have gotten off to a worse start.

In case you missed it, the A's will be in Sacramento in a minor league ballpark for at least the next three seasons before calling Las Vegas home. They had spent the previous 57 seasons in Oakland.

Well, Monday marked the first time they played a home game in Sacramento, and it got off to an emotional start by honoring the late Athletics legend Rickey Henderson (although, of course, he became a household name in Oakland) before turning completely sideways.

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Each member of the A's came onto the field during introductions donning Henderson's No. 24, which they wore throughout the game, and his daughters threw out the ceremonial first pitch – he died in December at the age of 65.

And that was about all the positive that occurred. Before the Athletics even came up to bat in the bottom of the first inning, the Chicago Cubs led, 4-0.

It got even worse, as Athletics pitchers were smacked around for 14 more runs, all while catcher Carson Kelly hit for the cycle (the A's never allowed one at the Oakland Coliseum). 

After splitting a four-game set in Seattle this past weekend, it was an 18-3 loss to the Cubs. Joey Estes allowed six earned runs on nine hits and four walks in his four innings of work, while Noah Murdock was charged with six earned in his lone inning of relief. It was the most runs allowed by any team in a home opener in 100 years.

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The Athletics' radio broadcast also went out numerous times throughout the game – at one point, it even played the television broadcast.

After the tough loss, manager Mark Kotsay did his daily postgame press conference in none other than a shed.

It also wouldn't be an Athletics game without some "Sell the team" chants from the crowd.

Oh, and there was also a drone delay.

There was some good news – the game was announced as a sellout… with 12,119 people in attendance.

Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner, an Oakland native who grew up an A's fan, was not pleased with the circumstances.

"Around the league, a lot of people really appreciated the quality of baseball that was played there, without always the best resources, and the fans and energy that they brought," Hoerner, who added he'd "rather be playing in Oakland" and has friends boycotting the team, told reporters before the game. 

"A lot of players speak highly of their experiences playing games at the Coliseum even if the locker rooms weren’t the fanciest. It was just a great baseball place, and I hope fans know that players appreciate a lot of the same things that fans do."

While the Oakland Coliseum didn't exactly have the greatest amenities, it at least was a major league ballpark.

The Athletics will not bare the city in its name for the time being, and understandably so, as it seems that this era will want to be forgotten very quickly.

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Chicago Cubs catcher Carson Kelly hit for the cycle during the team’s 18-3 rout over the Athletics Monday night at Sutter Health Park. 

Kelly, 30, hit a home run in the fourth inning and a two-run single in the fifth inning and doubled and walked in the sixth inning. 

He had been a triple away from a cycle a few times before, and he knew the odds were stacked against him for getting the elusive triple. 

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"I've been in this same position before where I needed a triple for the cycle. If anybody's ever looked up my numbers, I have two triples, so odds are not in my favor, right?" Kelly said after the game. 

"I didn't get it done the first time. This time I'm like, 'Oh, I'm just going to put a good at-bat together.' Hit it, like, ‘Oh yeah, pretty good.’ Then I hit (first base) and saw it ricochet, and I was like, ‘Oh boy, this is it right here, I gotta go.’ That's probably the fastest you'll ever see me run."

With the eighth-inning triple, Kelly became the first Cubs player since Mark Grace to hit for the cycle. The former first baseman did it May 9, 1993, against the San Diego Padres. Kelly is the first Cubs catcher to hit for the cycle since Randy Hundley did it Aug. 11, 1966.

Kelly said he knows Grace. 

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"I know Mark Grace, too, in Arizona. I'll have to hit him up," Kelly said. "Pretty special. Great accomplishment. Something I never thought I would get. I'm just very fortunate and blessed. A lot of hard work, a lot of great teammates pumping me up. So, all in all, just a very special night."

Kelly also became just the third major leaguer to hit for the cycle and walk twice in the same game. Joe Gordon did it for the New York Yankees in 1940, and Mickey Cochrane did it in 1937 for the Philadelphia A's.

While Kelly knew he was going for the cycle, his manager, Craig Counsell, did not. 

"I didn’t realize he had a chance at a cycle, but when that ball kicked off the wall, the dugout started going crazy. So, I figured something was going on," Counsell said. "They’re fun days, they’re rare days and they’re once-in-a-lifetime-type days for players."

The Kansas City Royals now hold the longest stretch without a cycle. Franchise legend George Brett was the last Royal to hit for the cycle July 25, 1990, against the Toronto Blue Jays. 

The Cubs (3-4) play the Athletics (2-3) Tuesday at 10:05 p.m. ET in the second game of their three-game series. 

The Associated Press contributed to this report. 

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Athletics president Dave Kaval is resigning after being the public face of the organization's move from Oakland to Las Vegas.

Kaval, 49, served as the seventh president of the A’s in their 123-year history, and held the role for the past eight years. 

"We are grateful for Dave’s contributions and leadership over the past eight years. He guided our organization through a period of significant transition, and we sincerely thank him for his unwavering commitment to the team," A’s owner John Fisher said in a statement. 

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"As we look ahead to the next chapter of our franchise, the team will continue to grow under new leadership, driving the organization toward success during our interim years in West Sacramento and at our new home in Las Vegas."

Kaval will step down from the role on Dec. 31 to pursue new business opportunities in California. Sandy Dean will serve as the interim president, and a search to fill the full-time role will begin in 2025.

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Dean is a long-time business partner of the Fisher family. 

Kaval’s resignation comes after the team cleared its last major hurdles to get a stadium built in Las Vegas, despite the overwhelming opposition of the fanbase. 

The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved lease, non-relocation and development documents earlier in December for the A’s to build a $1.75 billion stadium on the strip.

Groundbreaking will likely take place in the spring with the new stadium in Las Vegas being ready for the beginning of the 2028 season. 

Kaval was unsuccessful in getting a stadium built in downtown Oakland. He then came to a deal to move the franchise out of the city, ending a run of 57 years with the team.

The A’s will play at least the next three seasons at a minor league ballpark in West Sacramento, California.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Rickey Henderson, MLB's greatest base stealer and widely considered its greatest leadoff hitter, has died at the age of 65.

Henderson was a 10-time All-Star, spending the majority of his 25-year career with the Oakland Athletics.

Henderson, who would have turned 66 Christmas Day, was reportedly battling pneumonia.

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Henderson is also the all-time leader in runs scored. He was named the American League MVP in 1990 after leading the AL with a 1.016 OPS, 65 stolen bases and 119 runs scored. 

He also played for the Yankees, Padres, Mets, Mariners, Red Sox, Blue Jays, Angels and Dodgers.

Henderson's wife, Pamela, confirmed her husband's death in a statement.

"A legend on and off the field, Rickey was a devoted son, dad, friend, grandfather, brother, uncle, and a truly humble soul. Rickey lived his life with integrity, and his love for baseball was paramount. Now, Rickey is at peace with the Lord, cherishing the extraordinary moments and achievements he leaves behind," Pamela said.

"For multiple generations of baseball fans, Rickey Henderson was the gold standard of base stealing and leadoff hitting. Rickey was one of the most accomplished and beloved Athletics of all-time," MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. 

"He also made an impact with many other clubs during a quarter-century career like no other. Rickey epitomized speed, power and entertainment in setting the tone at the top of the lineup. When we considered new rules for the game in recent years, we had the era of Rickey Henderson in mind. 

"Rickey earned universal respect, admiration and awe from sports fans. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I send my deepest condolences to Rickey’s family, his friends and former teammates, A’s fans and baseball fans everywhere."

Henderson won two World Series, one with the A's in 1989 and another with Toronto four years later.

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Henderson became MLB's all-time stolen bases leader May 1, 1991, when he swiped third base in Oakland. He finished with 1,406 in his career, surpassing Lou Brock by nearly 500 bags. Henderson also retired with 2,295 runs scored, 50 more than Ty Cobb. His 3,055 hits are 27th all-time.

His 130 stolen bases in 1982 are the most in the live ball era. He and Vince Coleman are the only players since 1920 to have three seasons of at least 100 stolen bases. Henderson swiped 50-plus bags in 13 seasons, the most ever.

He made his debut in 1979 and hung up his cleats in 2003, accumulating 111.1 WAR in his 25 MLB seasons.

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Two-time MLB All-Star pitcher Luis Severino and the Athletics have reached an agreement on a three-year contract, according to multiple reports.

The deal is reportedly worth $67 million, which would represent the most lucrative contract in the history of the typically budget-minded franchise. 

The deal exceeds the $66 million contract third baseman Eric Chavez signed for 2005-10. 

Severino had a strong 2024 campaign with the New York Mets, starting 31 games and posting a 3.91 ERA. He also struck out 161 batters in what became his first full MLB season since 2018. Severino has battled a number of injuries over the past five years.

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Severino made his big league debut with the New York Yankees in 2015. 

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It didn't take long for the veteran right-hander to find success at the MLB level. He recorded 230 strikeouts and was named to the All-Star team in 2017, his first full season in a big league rotation.

Severino, who turns 31 Feb. 20, was a free agent for the second straight offseason after going 11-7 in his only season with the Mets. He left the Yankees last offseason to sign a one-year deal with the Mets guaranteeing $13 million, and he earned an additional $2 million in performance bonuses.

Severino is 65-44 with a 3.81 ERA in 156 starts and 16 relief appearances for the Yankees and Mets.

Severino turned down a $21.05 million qualifying offer from the Mets, who will receive an extra pick after the fourth round of next July’s amateur draft. The A's will forfeit their third-highest selection.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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Rico Carty, a former Atlanta Braves star outfielder who played 15 years in Major League Baseball, has died, the players’ association and the team said on Sunday. He was 85.

A family friend told the Dominican Republic’s Listin Diario that he died on Saturday night in an Atlanta hospital.

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"Carty was one of the first groundbreaking Latino stars in the major leagues, and he established himself as a hero to millions in his native Dominican Republic, his hometown of San Pedro de Macoris, and the city of Atlanta, where he was a beloved fan favorite," the players’ association said in statement.

The Braves added that Carty left an indelible mark on the organization.

"While his on-field accomplishments will never be forgotten, his unforgettable smile and generous nature will be sorely missed," the team said in a statement.

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Carty got his start with the Milwaukee Braves in 1963 and played full time by the 1964 season. He finished in second place in National Rookie of the Year voting. He played with the Braves until 1972.

In 1970, he made the All-Star team for the first and only time. He won the batting title with a .366 average and led the majors with a .454 on-base percentage.

He then played for a smattering of other teams, including the Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, Oakland Athletics, Cleveland Indians and Toronto Blue Jays.

He hit 204 home runs and drove in 890 runs in 1,651 major league games. He batted .299 for his career.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.