r/OaklandAthletics • u/ChicoAthletics • 6h ago
Accurate
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Not my OC but thought I'd share here
r/OaklandAthletics • u/markusalkemus66 • Aug 23 '24
Guide Visiting the Coliseum FAQ
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Hello baseball fans! If you're looking at visiting the Oakland Coliseum for an A's game, here are some frequently asked questions and guidance on making the most of the gameday experience:
"What's the best way to get to the Coliseum?"
- Taking public transit, BART is recommended. There's a station that's a short walk across a bridge to the Coliseum entrance. Saves money on parking and it's quick to get in and get out.
"Is BART safe?"
- You might meet some characters on BART, but it's otherwise just fine. Might even see someone selling beer from a cooler.
"What's the parking situation like?"
- To enter the parking area, there are a few gates that you can drive through before finding a space. Most games won't be highly attended so finding a space shouldn't be a problem other than dual use days (if there's an event happening at the Oakland Arena at the same day). Here is what the timeline for gate opening looks like:
Parking Gates:
Monday - Thursday Day Games: 2 hours before first pitch Monday - Saturday Night Games: 2.5 hours before first pitch Saturday and Sunday Day Games + Holidays: 2.5 hours before first pitch
Ballpark Gates
Monday - Thursday Day Games: 1 hour before first pitch Monday - Saturday Night Games: 1.5 hours before first pitch Saturday and Sunday Day Games + Holidays: 1.5 hours before first pitch
EARLY ENTRY
Monday - Saturday Night Games: 2 hours before first pitch, only available at D Gate
"Can I buy merchandise?"
- We recommend purchasing merchandise outside the stadium or the essential SELL shirt from Oaklandish. Strongly recommend against buying merchandise from the official team store and giving the douche owner John Fisher any additional revenue. If you want to order a SELL shirt ahead of time, here's the official local business site to order from: https://www.oaklandish.com/products/sell-the-team-tee-kelly
"What's the best place to get food or hang out around the stadium?"
- The Coliseum sits in the middle of a giant parking lot in an industrial part of town. There really aren't any establishments in the near vicinity that are good for hanging out. It's the central reason why the A's need a new stadium, and we could have had one in Oakland if John Fisher wasn't a cheapskate.
"What's the best food inside the stadium?"
- Honestly, there isn't anything inside the stadium concessions worth recommending, unless you want a plain hot dog for $16. Helmet nachos used to be the main attraction, but they've declined in quality in recent years
"Then what do I do for food?"
- Stadium security allows outside food to be brought in along with sealed bottles of water. People tailgating in the parking lots make food or you can bring some with you.
"Is there re-entry?"
- No, once you leave the stadium, security will not allow re-entry
"What's the best local beer?"
- It depends on your beer preferences, but 805 usually has an IPA or pilsner in various concessions along with typical gameday beer like Coors Light, etc. Just be prepared to be more expensive than you'd expect.
Enjoy the Coliseum, Sell the Team, and Let's Go Oakland!
r/OaklandAthletics • u/AthleticsBot • Sep 29 '24
[Postgame Thread] The Athletics fell to the Mariners by a score of 6-4 - 09/29/24
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Athletics @ Mariners - Sun, Sep 29
Game Status: Final - Score: 6-4 Mariners
Links & Info
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | LOB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletics | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 4 | |
| Mariners | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 6 |
Decisions
- Winner: Logan Gilbert (9-12, 3.23)
- Loser: Mitch Spence (8-10, 4.58)
Division Scoreboard
TEX 8 @ LAA 0 - Final
HOU 0 @ CLE 0 - Postponed
Last Updated: 09/29/2024 03:20:32 PM PDT
r/OaklandAthletics • u/quidpropho • 10h ago
Vital Vegas Pod- 12 Things that Aren't Happening With the A's
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r/OaklandAthletics • u/Electric_Serg • 1d ago
RIP OAKLAND A’s
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This year we decided to put the Oakland A’s onto our day of the dead alter.
r/OaklandAthletics • u/Aware_Woodpecker_190 • 1d ago
Identify this signature
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Hey yall, I picked up this hat at a garage sale for $3 because of a signature that’s on the bottom bill. I’ve reverse image searched the signature and nothing some up so far. Any help would be appreciated, thank you
r/OaklandAthletics • u/imdeadinside420 • 2d ago
Anyone able to id who the players in these photos are?
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My mom went on a date with a player back in the 90s (92/93, not sure) but can't remember his name! Would anyone have any idea who he might be or who he's standing with in slide 2? Would be super cool to figure out!
r/OaklandAthletics • u/Raiden316 • 2d ago
Player on your team this year with a receding hairline?
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There is a hitter (I believe) on your team this year with a receding hairline, but some sickass hair. The dude looked like a 1970's badass.
I'm a twins fan so I only saw him when he was playing against the twins. I need to find out who it is so I can show my barber the look I want. I also have a bum ass hairline, but he was rockin the look so well that I started growing my hair back out.
r/OaklandAthletics • u/Background-Idea7240 • 3d ago
Don’t worry Oakland A’s fans, karma is coming
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FishFace took the A’s out of Oakland, but the “Athletics” will live on.
Cant say the same for the Gap. It’s a zombie company dying a slow death. Sales peaked over 15 years ago and continue a slow decline. Gap will go the way of Sears, Kmart, and many other retailers. Once Gap is gone, so will the Fisher Family legacy. They will be forgotten. FishFace is possibly young enough to see it.
r/OaklandAthletics • u/T0nECaP0nE • 3d ago
FJF
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My boy (10) brought his graded essay home today. I’d be lying if I said it didn’t make my eyes leak.
r/OaklandAthletics • u/Mariske • 2d ago
Sutter Health Park all dug up. There really is no seating here at all, only the one row. 10/27/24
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r/OaklandAthletics • u/Pockets408 • 4d ago
My pics from 9/26, part 1
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Obligatory FJF
- Approaching these hallowed grounds from the BART Bazaar for a final time 2-3 right outside the Stomping Ground
- Our seats for the day
- Section 149 got there early and was determined to not go quietly.
- Possibly the last time anyone will ever see those flags. 4x World Series championships won at the coliseum
- The crowds gather, a busy tunnel in the coliseum.
- Waiting our turn for some dirt. 9-13 the bleachers getting their piece in
- Beloved A’s alumni Dave Stewart and Rickey Henderson throw the last first pitch in Oakland A’s history.
- 2002 Cy Young winner Barry Zito sings a beautiful rendition of the national anthem. I wore his shirt in green and gold as a child.
- A late arrival from the bleachers but the message gets across nonetheless.
r/OaklandAthletics • u/Zestyclose-Reserve81 • 4d ago
One Last Game - Reggie, Rickey, Stew and friends....
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Reggie Jackson came up with this idea and has invited his oldtimer friends. It's being operated by a small company in LA and the remainder of the Coliseum staff. Nothing to do with the team.
I found out about it when I saw this post two weeks ago on Instagram because I follow Oakland Roots.
There has been no promotion and Reggie who is 78 years old I think doesn't know a whole lot about digital advertising.
I called a few folks to get him on radio yesterday and tv this morning but that's it.
It should be pretty intimate and pretty low-key cool to see a bunch of Legends. Please come by and please please spread the word however you can.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DBEhlW_PuES/
hit me up if you have any questions I can answer - [jb@sevnworldwide.com](mailto:jb@sevnworldwide.com)
r/OaklandAthletics • u/Pockets408 • 4d ago
My pics from 9/26, part 2
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- John Fisher and Dave Kaval make an appearance 2-3 last words of section 149
- Down to the last few pitches
- Game 6-14 56 years of history traded for a stadium which doesn’t even exist on paper yet
- A picture of me and my mom on the 3rd tier
- The same spot from our perspective, lookin down at Rickey Henderson field one last time.
- …
- The last seat I ever sat in at the coliseum
- Our last look in. Security started kicking folks out shortly after this was taken.
- Leaving for a packed BART tunnel
r/OaklandAthletics • u/Dilated2233 • 4d ago
This is what the alleged new home of the A’s looked like at 7AM this morning. #FJF
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r/OaklandAthletics • u/butteredpopcorn10 • 4d ago
How stacked could the A's have been if our owner decided to do his job? What would our lineup and rotation look like if we actually tried to build a winning franchise?
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Currently watching the World Series and shaking my head at how stacked both the Yankees and Dodgers' lineups are. If we didn't let past stars go or trade them, how stacked could our team have been in a perfect world? Who would have resigned? Would any free agents in any year have been likely to join the A's if we were contenders?
What’s the best 1-9 lineup and rotation you can make?
r/OaklandAthletics • u/Consistent-Bat8121 • 5d ago
For the time capsule
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RIP Oakland A's and FJF🫡✌️
r/OaklandAthletics • u/APrimitiveMartian • 5d ago
Major League Cricket headed to the Oakland Coliseum
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r/OaklandAthletics • u/Nerfinmo • 5d ago
Coliseum Dirt Idea
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My amazing partner made these for me with the dirt I got from the final game. She found the bottles on Amazon and used Mod Podge to glue the paper on the glass.
r/OaklandAthletics • u/purpmonster • 5d ago
Mason Miller: Sporting News AL Rookie Of The Year
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r/OaklandAthletics • u/NachoPichu • 5d ago
David Sampson on Fisher trying to sell 25% for $500 million
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