Oakland Athletics: What's New with the A's?
The Oakland Athletics are one of the most intriguing teams in baseball right now. They have been making headlines for their potential relocation to Las Vegas, their surprising performance on the field, and their exciting young players. Here are some of the latest news and rumors about the A's that you need to know.👇
A's Reach Deal on $1.5 Billion Stadium in Las Vegas
According to this report, the A's have an agreement in place to purchase the land for a new ballpark at the Tropicana site in Las Vegas. The deal would lower the public financing from $500 million to under $400 million, which could make it more appealing to the local officials and voters. The A's have been exploring other markets after failing to secure a new stadium deal in Oakland, where they have played since 1968.😲
A's Snap 32-Game Winless Run by Starters
On Friday night, Kyle Muller became the first A's starter to earn a win in 33 games this year as Oakland outslugged the Kansas City Royals 12-8. The A's had been relying on their bullpen and offense to carry them, as their starters had posted a 6.26 ERA and a 0-26 record before Muller's victory. The left-hander pitched five innings and allowed two runs on four hits, striking out five and walking two. He also helped his own cause with a two-run single in the fourth inning.👏
A's Recall Top OF Prospect JJ Bleday
The A's have called up their top outfield prospect JJ Bleday from Triple-A Las Vegas, where he was hitting .333/.429/.667 with four homers and 12 RBIs in 14 games. Bleday was acquired from the Marlins in the offseason as part of the Starling Marte trade. The 23-year-old was the fourth overall pick in the 2019 draft out of Vanderbilt, where he led the nation with 27 homers as a junior. He made his big league debut on Thursday and went 1-for-4 with a double and a run scored.🔥
Summary
The Oakland Athletics are a team to watch this season, as they have been making moves on and off the field. They have reached a deal on a new stadium site in Las Vegas, snapped a long winless streak by their starters, and recalled their top outfield prospect JJ Bleday. The A's are currently third in the AL West with a 9-26 record, but they have shown some signs of life lately. Will they be able to turn things around and compete for a playoff spot? Stay tuned for more Oakland Athletics news and updates.😎
Sources:
- Oakland Athletics reach deal on $1.5 billion stadium at Tropicana site in Las Vegas
- Kyle Muller snaps 32-game winless run by Oakland Athletics starters
- JJ Bleday recalled by A's for team debut
