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Nevada passes stadium bill: Oakland A's will relocate, become Las Vegas Athletics

A look back at Catfish Hunter’s perfect game

Looking back at Ruben Sierra with the Oakland A’s

Remembering former A’s, Yankees utility man Hector Lopez

Sep 23, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Cole Irvin (19) hands the game ball to manager Mark Kotsay (7) after being removed from the game during the fifth inning against the New York Mets at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s reach inevitable mark with 100th loss

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 1: Jason Giambi #16 of the Oakland Athletics swings at a pitch during the game against the Detroit Tigers at the Oakland Coliseum on July 1, 2009 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Tigers 5-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s announce 2023 Hall of Fame class

Sep 20, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics right fielder Conner Capel (72) throws the ball infield after making a catch against the Seattle Mariners during the fourth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Conner Capel makes Oakland A’s history by taking field

Aug 17, 2022; Arlington, Texas, USA; Oakland Athletics catcher Sean Murphy (12) fields a throw to home plate during the second inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Oakland A’s on verge of setting impressive team record

Sep 6, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics first baseman Chad Pinder (10) rounds the bases on a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fifth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Chad Pinder sets Oakland A’s franchise record

OAKLAND, CA - CIRCA 1978: Mitchell Page #6 of the Oakland Athletics bats during a Major League Baseball game circa 1978 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. Page played for the Atheltics from 1977-83. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Remembering Mitchell Page

Miguel Tejada of the Oakland Athletics relaxes in the dugout during the A's game against the Texas Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington in Arlington, Texas, 27 September 2002. Tejada sat out game one of the three-game series with Texas getting a rest before their playoff series with the Twins. AFP PHOTO/Paul BUCK (Photo by PAUL BUCK / AFP) (Photo by PAUL BUCK/AFP via Getty Images)

Looking back at the 2002 Oakland A’s 20-game win streak

May 31, 2022; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics relief pitcher Zach Jackson (61) leaves the game after walking a batter with bases loaded for a Houston Astros run during the eighth inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Zach Jackson makes dubious history for Oakland A’s

LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - MARCH, 1920. Connie Mack, left, shows a Philadelphia Athletics rookie the finer points of pitching at spring training in Lake Charles, Louisiana in March of 1920. (Photo by Mark Rucker/Transcendental Graphics, Getty Images)

Wake up Connie Mack for Oakland A’s Opening Day

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 17, 1974: Picher Vida Blue #14 of the Oakland Athletics pitches to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 1974 World Series at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on October 17, 1974 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Herb Scharfman/Sports Imagery/Getty Images)

Looking back at Oakland A’s legend Vida Blue

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 07: Mike Fiers #50 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates after pitching a no-hitter against the Cincinnati Reds at the Oakland Coliseum on May 7, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-0. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Coliseum fifth most likely place to see no hitter

Jul 21, 2019; Cooperstown, NY, USA; Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson is introduces during the 2019 National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports

Rickey Henderson considered greatest player in A’s history by ESPN

PITTSBURGH, PA - JULY 23: Bert Campaneris #19 of the Oakland Athletics and the American League All-Stars bats against the National League All-Stars during Major League Baseball All-Star game July 23, 1974 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The National League won the game 7-2. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Bert Campaneris – the Oakland A’s forgotten speedster

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1992: Outfielder Rickey Henderson #22 of the Oakland Athletics bats bats against the New York Yankees during an Major League Baseball game circa 1992 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Henderson played for the Athletics from 1979-84, 1989-93,1994-95 and 1998. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The gift of Rickey Henderson

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 07: Fans display signs supporting Ray Fosse during the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum on August 07, 2021 in Oakland, California. Fosse revealed recently that he is battling cancer. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s need lasting tribute for Ray Fosse

ANAHEIM, CA-CIRCA 1989: Terry Steinbach of the Oakland A's takes BP at the 1989 All Star Game held at the Big A circa 1989 in Anaheim,California. (Photo by Owen C. Shaw/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: Remembering Terry Steinbach

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 29: Mark McGwire #25 of the Oakland Athletics looks on during the game against the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium on June 29, 1996 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by J.D. Cuban/Getty Images)

Can Mark McGwire eventually find his way to Cooperstown?

NEW YORK - CIRCA 1977: Dick Allen #60 of the Oakland Athletics bats against the New York Yankees during a Major League Baseball game circa 1977 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Allen played for the Athletics in 1977. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

Dick Allen wronged by Hall of Fame once again

OAKLAND, CA - CIRCA 1982: Outfielder Rickey Henderson #35 of the Oakland Athletics runs the bases during an Major League Baseball game circa 1982 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. Henderson played for the Athletics from 1979-84, 1989-93,1994-95 and 1998. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

1982 Rickey Henderson stole more bases than any 2021 MLB team

Aug 28, 2021; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics center fielder Starling Marte (2) steals third base as New York Yankees third baseman Rougned Odor (12) leaps during the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports

Starling Marte runs his way into record books

OAKLAND, CA - MAY 07: General view of a faulty light tower in left field before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Cincinnati Reds at the Oakland Coliseum on May 7, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Oakland Athletics defeated the Cincinnati Reds 2-0. (Photo by Jason O. Watson/Getty Images)

A Brief and Nostalgic Ode to the Oakland Coliseum

Oakland A’s honor Philadelphia past in team Hall of Fame

OAKLAND, CA - JULY 10: Ben Sheets #15 of the Oakland Athletics pitches during the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on July 10, 2010 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Angeles 15-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)

Oakland A’s: The forgotten Ben Sheets Era

BALTIMORE, MD - SEPTEMBER 12: Jed Lowrie #8 of the Oakland Athletics takes a swing during a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 12, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Jed Lowrie looking to join Rickey Henderson in Oakland A’s history