Elephant Rumblings: The Final Day At The Coliseum
MLB news roundup
The day is here, everyone. The day we all hoped would never come. The last day that our Athletics will take the field at the Oakland Coliseum before leaving town. Off to Sacramento for a few years before taking their act to Las Vegas. The last thing any of us wanted. Maybe there will be time later to write the words but not today. Today is just about saying goodbye in person, one last time.
Word’s just don’t describe the loss of your favorite team. We didn’t secure the win in last night’s middle game but the club can still send the Coliseum out with a series win with a victory today. If you are attending this afternoon’s game, first of all lucky. Second of all, please be respectful to the staff and stadium. They’ve been there for the good times and the bad and don’t deserve the rough treatment some people may feel they need to inflict. And the Coliseum itself, our church for all of our lives, doesn’t deserve to get trashed as John Fisher steals our club.
And finally, enjoy the last day of Oakland Athletics baseball everyone. It’s sad that this is happening but be glad we got to enjoy the ride while it lasted. Next year it’s just Athletics baseball.
A’s Coverage:
- Athletics drop final night game to Rangers, 5-1
- A’s prepare for ‘final goodbye’ to Coliseum
- Former shortstop Marcus Semien hopeful he made ‘postive’ impact on Oakland community
- What does baseball lose when the A’s leave Oakland? ($)
- Readers’ favorite memories of the A’s at the Coliseum
- As an era ends, the city that was home to the Oakland A’s comes to grips with their departure
- Midland falls in Texas League Series as AFL rosters are announced
- End Of Season “Eyeball Updates”: Position Players
- A’s outright Brandon Bielak
MLB News & Interest:
- Phillies clinch first-round bye with win and Brewers loss
- Yankees place Nestor Cortes on IL, unsure of ‘24 return
- Forecast washes out two games of Mets-Braves; doubleheader scheduled for Monday
- ‘Really important for us’: Mariners stave off elimination with big win
- Red Sox eliminated from postseason contention
- Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette to undergo surgery on finger
- Shohei Ohtani’s famous 50/50 ball to be auctioned off
- “That was awesome”: MLB’s top pitching prospect Jobe fires scoreless ninth as Tigers inch closer to playoffs
- Star right-hander Grayson Rodriguez won’t return for Orioles this season
- Guardians playfully tease Reds after bunt breaks up perfecto in ninth
- Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas exits with left groin tightness
- Pirates release Rowdy Telez four at-bats shy of bonus
- Twins DFA former A’s pitcher Cole Irvin
- Marlins outright former Athletic Cristian Pache
- Today in Baseball History
Best of X:
A top prospect is done for the year:
Hearing Max Muncy has been sent home from instructs to give his hand more time to rest & heal (he won't be appearing in the AFL this season) and that Nick Kurtz has had a bit of a setback in his rehab from his hamstring injury. Clarke, Susac & Bolte will be the A's AFL hitters.
— Athletics Farm (@AthleticsFarm) September 25, 2024
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These guys. The grounds crew. That’s who will have to pick up the trash if you throw it on the field. Please don’t. Respect the Coliseum and the workers tomorrow. It’s gonna be an emotional day for everyone. Be patient. Be kind. See you out there. Free hugs for all. https://t.co/tzQ8nzQ0Qr
— Casey Pratt (@CaseyAPratt) September 26, 2024
ICYMI:
A’s manager Mark Kotsay came back out with his wife, Jamie, postgame to acknowledge the fans and sign some autographs. pic.twitter.com/uNR5TXbcuW
— Martín Gallegos (@MartinJGallegos) September 26, 2024