Athletics
The Athletics, also known as the A’s, are an MLB American League West baseball team temporarily playing in West Sacramento, California. Their current team name has no city prefix.
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Key facts
1901–1950Philadelphia and Connie Mack
The Athletics entered the American League in Philadelphia in 1901.[1]
Connie Mack managed the club for 50 years, winning nine pennants and five World Series titles. He also served as treasurer and part owner, making his long tenure central to the Philadelphia era.[2]
1955–1968Two relocations
The franchise moved to Kansas City in 1955 and then to Oakland in 1968.[1]
1972–1974Three consecutive World Series titles
The Athletics won consecutive World Series in 1972, 1973 and 1974, defeating the Reds, Mets and Dodgers respectively. Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and Rollie Fingers were key members of the Oakland dynasty; Fingers was the 1974 series MVP.[3]
1988–1990Another American League run
Under Tony La Russa, the Athletics won three consecutive American League pennants from 1988 through 1990 and the 1989 World Series. The series was interrupted by the Loma Prieta earthquake.[1]
2000sThe Moneyball period
With Billy Beane as general manager, the club emphasized data analysis and efficient roster spending. It reached four consecutive postseasons from 2000 through 2003.[1]
2024–2027The temporary home arrangement
An agreement announced in 2024 provided for games at Sutter Health Park from 2025 through 2027, with an additional-year option.[4]
July 2026A new minority investor
In July 2026, Harbinger Sports Partners, backed by Mark CubanMark CubanMark Cuban is an American entrepreneur and investor whose early work in computer systems and internet audio and video expanded into sports, film, venture investment and pharmaceuticals. He was the Dallas Mavericks’ controlling owner and a longstanding investor on Shark Tank, and co-founded Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company.Open the full entry, announced its acquisition of a minority stake in the Athletics. The firm linked the investment to the club’s planned move to Las Vegas.[5]
John Fisher remains the majority owner.[6]
The planned move to Las Vegas
The club plans to move to Las Vegas in 2028.[7]
Related Organizations, Websites, and Public Accounts
Athletics: Official website: https://www.mlb.com/athletics (opens in a new window).[8]
Athletics: X: https://x.com/Athletics (opens in a new window).[9]
Athletics: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athletics (opens in a new window).[8]
Athletics: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Athletics (opens in a new window).[8]
Athletics: YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is Google’s video-sharing and creator platform, founded in 2005 by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim and acquired by Google in 2006. Built around video uploading, viewing, and creator earnings, the platform has developed Shorts, YouTube Music, Premium, YouTube TV, and products for children, and is headquartered in San Bruno, California, United States.Open the full entry: https://www.youtube.com/@Athletics (opens in a new window).[10]
Sources
- Athletics Team History (opens in a new window)
- Connie Mack (opens in a new window)
- A half-century later, Athletics’ dynasty remains unique (opens in a new window)
- Athletics to leave Oakland after this season and play in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas (opens in a new window)
- The Latest News: Athletics investment (opens in a new window)
- Mark Cuban’s investment group buys a minority stake in the Athletics ahead of Las Vegas move (opens in a new window)
- A’s reveal Sacramento Gold jersey for 2026 (opens in a new window)
- Official Athletics Website | MLB.com (opens in a new window)
- Athletics (@Athletics) / X (opens in a new window)
- Athletics — YouTube (opens in a new window)