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March 08, 2026

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The A's had a rough Saturday, dropping both games of a doubleheader as the Cubs edged them 4-3 and the Angels blanked the other half of the squad 3-0. This lackluster performance in front of future Las Vegas fans only heightens the pressure as the team prepares for its new home. Despite the twin defeats, there was a glimmer of hope as Gage Jump made a strong splash in his first Vegas appearance, hinting at the potential talent brewing in the system. In another highlight, Darell Hernaiz's dramatic walk-off home run for Puerto Rico showcased the A's prospects making their mark beyond the states. As the sun sets on this less-than-stellar day, the team shifts focus to tomorrow’s game against the Dodgers, where they'll need to regroup and find a spark.

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A’s Drop Both Sides Of Saturday Double Header

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A’s Drop Both Sides Of Saturday Double Header

One day, two losses. The A’s split the team up and dropped both sides of Saturday’s double header, first falling to the Cubs in Arizona 4-3 and then seeing the other half lose to the Angels 3-0 in front of their future Las Vegas fans. Not a great day for scores but still exhibition! More […]

Spring Training Double Header: A’s at Cubs/A’s vs. Angels

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Spring Training Double Header: A’s at Cubs/A’s vs. Angels

Rise and shine A’s fans! We got two for one this fine Saturday afternoon with the A’s splitting up and taking on two separate squads. One half of the team will head on over to visit the Chicago Cubs for another exhibition game while the other half heads to Las Vegas to take on the […]

Hernaiz's 10th-inning walk-off HR caps Puerto Rico's late push vs. Panama

Hernaiz's 10th-inning walk-off HR caps Puerto Rico's late push vs. Panama

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rican fans swayed and sang along to Marc Anthony’s “Preciosa” in the stands of Hiram Bithorn Stadium – a beautiful rendition of a song expressing a person’s undying love for the island. A sort of second national anthem, as many Puerto Ricans will tell

A's prospect Jump gets off to hot start in first Vegas appearance

A's prospect Jump gets off to hot start in first Vegas appearance

LAS VEGAS -- Like several Athletics players on the trip for this weekend’s two-game exhibition series against the Angels, Gage Jump is expected to be a key figure on the team that opens up its new ballpark in construction down the road on the Las Vegas Strip for a 2028

Cubs 4, Athletics 3: A tale of three home runs — and one misplay

Cubs 4, Athletics 3: A tale of three home runs — and one misplay

The Cubs hit two homers, and Shōta Imanaga allowed another one.

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, March 8 at Athletics

Dodgers on Deck: Sunday, March 8 at Athletics

After a pair of night games, the Dodgers are back under the sun on Sunday, playing the A’s at Hohokam Stadium in Mesa. Sunday is also the first day of daylight savings time, which aligns the clocks in Arizona and Los Angeles. In other words, Sunday’s 1:05 p.m. game in Mesa will also be at […]