Oakland A’s

23 Sep 2024

Lifelong A’s Fan Ruminates on Attending His Last Game in Oakland

Matt Werner reflects on his experience attending his final A’s game at the Oakland Coliseum, which was a mix of nostalgia, mixed emotions, and a celebration of the end of an era in Oakland.

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06 Aug 2024

It’s Official: The Oakland Coliseum Is Sold.

So, someone finally bought the Oakland Coliseum.  On Monday, it was announced that Oakland A’s owner John Fisher has agreed to sell his team’s half-interest in the Oakland Coliseum site to the African American Sports and Entertainment Group (AASEG). This follows AASEG’s recent agreement to purchase the other half of

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02 Dec 2024

The 90s Are Back! We Have Color Changing Shirts!

As 2024 winds down, we’re reflecting on another incredible year of sharing the stories, art, culture, and nightlife that make the Bay Area so unique. BrokeAssStuart.com wouldn’t be what it is without you—our community of readers, supporters, and believers in independent media. This year, instead of asking you to join Patreon

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06 Feb 2024

Las Vegas Mayor Says A’s Should Stay In Oakland

Whoa Nellie! Wait, wrong sport, wrong Oakland icon. Let’s go with whoa Ricky! On Tuesday leading up to the first Super Bowl being held in the once banned sports city of Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman took to the Front Office Sports Podcast on Tuesday to share her thoughts on

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23 Jan 2024

Oakland A’s May Start Temporarily Playing In Salt Lake City

The Oakland Athletics are on the move, both figuratively and literally, as they search for a temporary home between the end of their lease in Oakland and the completion of their yet-to-be-built stadium in Las Vegas. The team’s ownership and executives are exploring various options, and one of the potential

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02 Dec 2023

Oakland Gets a New Pro Baseball Team: The Oakland Ballers

There was a big announcement in Oakland this week: The Town is welcoming back professional baseball in the form of the Oakland Ballers. No, unfortunately they won’t be competing against John Fisher and whatever he scrapes off the MLB trash heap to form the 2024 A’s. But the Oakland B’s

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21 Nov 2023

What Have Professional Sports Teams Really Done For Oakland?

Oakland is a city with a rich history, vibrant culture, and a sports scene that often feels like a rollercoaster of emotions. While the spirit of competition runs high, it’s hard not to notice that the professional sports teams in the city have a knack for keeping fans on the

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18 Nov 2023

Hey A’s Fans, Us Giants Fans Have Your Back

Alright A’s fans hear me out. I know, I know, too soon. I feel your pain having grown up with an A’s mom who babysat as a teen in the East Bay for Jim “Catfish” Hunter while he pitched in those classic World Series games of the 70’s. I definitely

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14 Jun 2023

Yesterday, the Oakland Coliseum was Baseball’s Last Dive Bar

Fans organized a “reverse boycott” of the Oakland Athletics, where instead of staying away from the games, fans showed up in force. Half protest, half celebration, it was truly an “Only in Oakland” type experience.

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