A's suffered 18-3 loss to Cubs in home opener at Sutter Health Park, honoring Rickey Henderson
11h ago
Athletics Allow 18 Runs in Home Opener; Fans Chant 'Sell the Team'
- The game started with an emotional tribute to Rickey Henderson, a legendary player for the Athletics, who passed away in December.1
- Manager Mark Kotsay held a postgame press conference in a shed after the embarrassing loss.1
- Fans expressed their frustration with “Sell the team” chants during the game.1
- 12,119 fans attended the game, which was announced as a sellout despite the team's poor performance.1
- The Athletics allowed a historic 18 runs in their home opener, leading to fan frustration and chants of 'Sell the team.'
- Manager Mark Kotsay held a postgame press conference in a shed after the loss.
Foxnews
27h ago
A's Encounter Broadcast Issues and Criticism in Opener Against Cubs
- Technical issues plagued the broadcast, with both English and Spanish radio feeds crashing during the game, forcing a switch to television audio.1
- The A's faced criticism for their inadequate technical setup in Sacramento, lacking essential facilities for a professional broadcast.1
- Technical issues marred the A's opener, with radio feeds crashing and criticism over inadequate facilities.
29h ago
A's Fans Excited for New Chapter in Sacramento
- A's fans are excited about the team's new chapter in Sacramento, with one fan stating, This is our shot to have a major league team here in town.1
- The A's are temporarily playing at Sutter Health Park for three seasons before moving to a new stadium in Las Vegas.1
- The A's have a long history, having played in multiple cities, including Philadelphia, Kansas City, Oakland, and now Sacramento.1
- A's fans are thrilled about the team's new chapter in Sacramento, marking a significant moment in their history.
- The A's will play at Sutter Health Park for three seasons before moving to Las Vegas.
Abc10
35h ago
A's Opening Night Features Moment of Silence for Rickey Henderson
- Despite the loss, the A's opening night was marked by a 24-second moment of silence for franchise legend Rickey Henderson.1
- Sutter Health Park is a temporary home for the A's, who are expected to play at least three seasons in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas.1
- Despite the loss, the A's honored Rickey Henderson with a 24-second moment of silence during their opening night.
- The A's are set to play at least three seasons in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas.
Si
36h ago
A's Experience Historic First Home Game in Sacramento, Kotsay Disappointed After Loss
- The A's played their first home game away from Oakland since 1967, drawing a crowd of 12,192 fans to Sutter Health Park in Sacramento.1
- A's manager Mark Kotsay expressed disappointment after the team's 18-3 loss to the Cubs, stating, We just played bad.1
- The A's honored Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson by having everyone in uniform wear No. 24 during the game.1
- The A's will share Sutter Health Park with the San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate, leading to over 150 games at the venue this season.1
- The A's played their first home game away from Oakland since 1967, attracting a crowd of 12,192 fans.
- Manager Mark Kotsay expressed disappointment after the 18-3 loss, stating, We just played bad.
Espn
40h ago
A's Open 2025 Home Slate, Suffer Blowout Loss to Cubs; Carson Kelly Hits for Cycle
- The A's opened their 2025 home slate at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, where they suffered a blowout loss to the Cubs, giving up 18 runs.1
- Cubs catcher Carson Kelly hit for the cycle in the win, marking the first player in the league to do so this season.1
- The A's will share Sutter Health Park with the Sacramento River Cats, the San Francisco Giants' Triple-A affiliate, for the next three seasons.1
- A's players wore No. 24 to honor Rickey Henderson during the game, with his daughters throwing out the first pitch.1
- The A's have an option to play in West Sacramento for a fourth season in 2028 if their new ballpark in Las Vegas is not ready.1
- The A's opened their 2025 home slate with a blowout loss to the Cubs, and Carson Kelly hit for the cycle.
- Players honored Rickey Henderson by wearing No. 24 during the game.
Yahoo
41h ago
Background
- Monday marks a historic moment in the Sacramento region as the Athletics begin their temporary tenure at Sutter Health Park.1
- The first home run for the A's was hit by Jacob Wilson in the bottom of the third inning.1
- Johnny Doskow, an A's broadcaster, expressed his excitement, stating it was 'mind-boggling' to call big league baseball in Sacramento.2
- The Cubs won the game against the A's with a score of 18-3, marking a significant loss for the Athletics.1
- Monday marked a historic moment in the Sacramento region as the Athletics began their temporary tenure at Sutter Health Park, the first time a major league baseball team has called the city home.
- The first home run for the A's was hit by Jacob Wilson in the bottom of the third inning.
- The Cubs won the game against the A's with a score of 18-3, marking a significant loss for the Athletics.
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