Oakland Athletics

The Oakland Athletics, commonly referred to as the A’s, are an American professional baseball team based in Oakland, California. The Athletics compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West division. Since 1968, they have played their home games at RingCentral Coliseum or its predecessor venues.

The “Athletics” name originates from the late 19th century “athletic clubs”, specifically the Philadelphia Athletics baseball club and Athletic Park which were members of the National Association from 1871-1875 on; it was later used by two other short-lived teams before being appropriated by Phillips & Co., owners of Bob Quinn’s original minor league version of the A’s after 1902. Along with most other major sports franchises that had been around for some time prior to 1969 when MLB restructured itself into divisions, Oakland can claim part ownership in several historical firsts—most notably participating in 1901 as one fourth teammates immortalized on Connie Mack’s fabled “White Elephants” roster —the AL champions who beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5–3–1 series victory over Pittsburgh Pirates during inaugural World Series championship tournament held between AL and NL champion pennant winners.. They won three consecutive championships between 1972 and 1974, led by players including Vida Blue , Catfish Hunter , Reggie Jackson , ace reliever Rollie Fingers .and colorful owner Charlie O Finley . Billy Beane is currently executive VP Operations for founding managing partner John Fisher and new president Dave Kaval since early 2016 season The current manager is Bob Melvin since 2011 helping lead them back to playoffs 2013 -2019 under his command winning four Division titles 2012/13-14/15-2018 /19 plus 2017 Wild Card berth with current core group led Josh Reddick Steve Cishek Sean Manaea Matt Chapman Marcus Semien Ramon Laureano Mark Canha Khris Davis etcetera

Oakland has made 24 postseason appearances through 2018: nine times playing in a World Series ; fifteen Division ChampionshipSeries appearances; six Wild Card Game berths ; one each Japan Opening Series trip 2008 vs Boston Red Sox Tokyo Dome split win 2 – 1 tally dueling Matsuzaka Daisuke & DiceK along Lester Jonny Gomes Jason Bay Youkilis et al. From 2010 onward eleven post season trips include 3 straight WC game meetings 2014 -2017 inclusive then DIV Champs ’12-’13-’14,’15 +’18/’19 plus ’17 wild card entry versus Yankees losing 7t0 ..Team mascot Stomper debuted 1997 replacing Big Bully anthropomorphic elephant previously served 1990 thru 1996 period … Current ballpark OCO renovated following 1995 earthquake damaged former MCM Memorial Stadium renaming Coliseum rebrand 2020 changing moniker Oracle Park branding legal agreement deal announced January 2019 reaffirming East Bay roots connection organization celebrating 50 th anniversary relocation 1970 Kansas City moving westward joining fellow expansion franchise Seattle Pilots ultimately reborn Brewers tradition honoring long standing community ties fans alike invigorate fan base enthusiasm regionally beyond continental United States Australia Japan Europe Pacific Rim countries Asia India Africa etcetera