Full History Of Oakland Athletics In Timeline From 1910

1910: Philadelphia Athletics win World Championship

In 1910, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship.

1911: Philadelphia Athletics win World Championship

In 1911, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship.

1913: Athletics Defeated the Giants in World Series

In 1913, the Athletics also defeated the Giants in World Series.

1913: Philadelphia Athletics win World Championship

In 1913, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship.

1922: Baseball's antitrust exemption established

In 1922, the baseball's antitrust exemption was established by the U.S. Supreme Court.

1922: Reference to Last Perfect Game in American League

On May 8, 1968, Jim "Catfish" Hunter pitched a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins, marking the American League's first perfect game during the regular season since 1922.

1929: Philadelphia Athletics win World Championship

In 1929, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship.

1930: Philadelphia Athletics win World Championship

In 1930, the Philadelphia Athletics won the World Championship.

1930: A's Win World Series

The A's seven-game victory over the heavily favored Reds in 1972 gave the team its first World Series Championship since 1930.

1931: Athletics Achieve 107-45 Record

In 1971, the Oakland Athletics won their division crown after two consecutive second-place finishes, marking their first 100-win season since 1931 when they finished with a 107-45 record.

1952: First Winning Record Since 1952

In 1968, the Oakland Athletics, led by manager Bob Kennedy, achieved an 82-80 record, marking their first winning record since 1952 when they were in Philadelphia.

1953: Baseball's antitrust exemption upheld

In 1953, the baseball's antitrust exemption was upheld in court.

1954: Script "Athletics" adorned home and road jerseys

From 1954 to 1960, the script "Athletics" adorned home and road jerseys.

1960: Script "Athletics" adorned home and road jerseys

From 1954 to 1960, the script "Athletics" adorned home and road jerseys.

1960: Charlie Finley Begins Shopping the Athletics to Other Cities

In 1960, shortly after purchasing the Athletics, Charlie Finley started exploring potential relocation options for the team, despite initial promises to keep the A's in Kansas City.

1961: Finley Considers Move to Dallas-Fort Worth

In 1961, Charlie Finley considered moving the Athletics to Dallas-Fort Worth, engaging in discussions with local groups and presenting before American League owners, though no formal relocation motion was proposed.

1962: Finley Considers Move to Dallas-Fort Worth

In 1962, Charlie Finley continued to explore the possibility of moving the Athletics to Dallas-Fort Worth, with a four-man group appearing before American League owners, but no formal motion to relocate was put forward.

January 1964: AL Owners Reject Finley's Request to Move A's to Louisville

In January 1964, Charlie Finley signed an agreement to move the A's to Louisville and rename them the "Kentucky Athletics", but the American League owners rejected the request by a 9-1 margin on January 16.

February 1964: Finley Signs Four-Year Lease with Municipal Stadium

In February 1964, American League President Joe Cronin persuaded Charlie Finley to sign a four-year lease with Municipal Stadium after the city rejected Finley's offer of a two-year lease agreement.

October 11, 1967: Finley Chooses Oakland as Team's New Home

On October 11, 1967, during the World Series, Charlie Finley announced that Oakland had been chosen over Seattle as the new home for the Athletics.

1967: Near-Mutiny and Ken Harrelson's Release in 1967

In 1967, a near-mutiny occurred within the Athletics, leading Charlie Finley to release the team's best hitter, Ken Harrelson, who subsequently signed with the Red Sox and helped them reach the pennant.

April 10, 1968: Oakland Athletics' Inaugural Game

On April 10, 1968, the Oakland Athletics played their inaugural game, facing the Baltimore Orioles and losing 3-1, marking the beginning of their tenure in Oakland.

May 8, 1968: Jim "Catfish" Hunter Pitches Perfect Game

On May 8, 1968, Jim "Catfish" Hunter pitched a perfect game against the Minnesota Twins, marking the American League's first perfect game during the regular season since 1922.

1968: AL Owners Approve Move to Oakland for 1968 Season

A week later on October 18, American League owners gave Charlie Finley permission to move the Athletics to Oakland for the 1968 season.

1968: Oakland A's Finish Sixth in AL West

In 1968, despite finishing in sixth place and only two games above .500, the Oakland Athletics had the best record of the four established teams to join the AL West.

1968: Rivalry with Los Angeles Angels Begins

In 1968, the Oakland Athletics began a rivalry with the Los Angeles Angels following the A's relocation to California.

1968: Oakland Athletics Begin Competing in MLB

In 1968, the Oakland Athletics began competing in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) West Division. The Oakland Athletics played its home games at the Oakland Coliseum throughout their entire time in Oakland.

July 20, 1969: Vida Blue Makes Major League Debut

On July 20, 1969, future ace Vida Blue made his major league debut with a start against the California Angels.

1969: Finley Threatens to Send Jackson to Minors

In 1969, Charlie Finley threatened to send Reggie Jackson to the minor leagues after Jackson hit 47 home runs; Commissioner Bowie Kuhn intervened in their contract dispute.

1969: A's and Angels Charter Members of AL West

In 1969, both the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels became charter members of the AL West, continuing their rivalry.

1970: John McNamara Fired After 89-73 Finish

Following an 89-73 finish in 1970, John McNamara was fired as the manager of the Oakland Athletics and replaced by Dick Williams.

1971: Finley Threatens to Send Blue to Minors

In 1971, after Vida Blue won the AL Cy Young Award, Charlie Finley threatened to send him to the minor leagues, leading to another intervention by Commissioner Bowie Kuhn.

1971: Athletics Win Division Crown

In 1971, the Oakland Athletics won their division crown after two consecutive second-place finishes, marking their first 100-win season since 1931.

1972: A's Adopt Colorful Uniforms and Facial Hair

In 1972, the Oakland A's began wearing solid green or gold jerseys with white pants, and offered $300 to any player who grew a mustache by Father's Day. The 1972 World Series was dubbed "The Hairs vs. the Big Squares."

1972: A's Win First League Pennant Since 1931

In 1972, the Oakland Athletics won their first league pennant since 1931, leading them to face the Cincinnati Reds in the World Series.

1972: Baseball's antitrust exemption upheld

In 1972, the baseball's antitrust exemption was upheld in court.

1973: Finley's Antics Mar Athletics' 1973 Series Victory

During the Athletics' victory over the New York Mets in the 1973 World Series, Charlie Finley forced Mike Andrews to sign a false affidavit claiming injury after two errors. Commissioner Kuhn intervened, and Andrews was benched for the remainder of the Series.

1973: Athletics Defend Their Title

In 1973, the Oakland Athletics successfully defended their title, continuing their run of success.

1973: Voters Approve Bond for New Stadium in Jackson County, Missouri

In 1973, voters in Jackson County, Missouri, approved a bond issue for a new baseball stadium, which would later become Kauffman Stadium, despite the Athletics moving to Oakland in 1968.

December 13, 1974: Arbitrator Rules in Favor of Catfish Hunter

On December 13, 1974, arbitrator Peter Seitz ruled in favor of Catfish Hunter's grievance, claiming that the team had violated its contract. As a result, Hunter became a free agent.

1974: Finley Relents and Allows Williams to Manage Angels

In 1974, Charlie Finley relented and allowed Dick Williams to take over as manager of the California Angels after initially vetoing his attempt to manage the Yankees.

1974: Athletics Defend Their Title Again

In 1974, the Oakland Athletics continued their dominance by defending their title for the second consecutive year.

1975: Finley Considers Moving Athletics to Chicago

In 1975, Charlie Finley, dissatisfied with poor attendance in Oakland, considered moving the Athletics to Chicago as part of a complex shuffle involving the Chicago White Sox and Seattle Pilots. However, the scheme fell through.

1975: A's Repeat as AL West Champions

In 1975, despite losing Catfish Hunter, the Oakland Athletics repeated as AL West champions, but were swept by Boston in the ALCS.

1975: Highest attendance for a Finley-owned team

In 1975, the Athletics had their highest attendance for a Finley-owned team, with 1,075,518 attendees.

June 15, 1976: Finley Sells Star Players

On June 15, 1976, Charlie Finley sold star players Joe Rudi and Rollie Fingers to Boston for $1 million each, and Vida Blue to the New York Yankees for $1.5 million.

1976: Veteran players become eligible for free agency

After the 1976 season, most of the Athletics' veteran players became eligible for free agency and almost all left the team.

1976: California Golden Seals Relocate

In 1976, the California Golden Seals of the NHL, who had played at the next door Oakland Arena, relocated to Cleveland, marking one of several major sports teams leaving Oakland.

1977: Finley attempts to trade Blue; Blue is traded to Giants

At the end of the 1977 season, Finley attempted to trade Blue to the Reds, but the deal was vetoed. Later, Doug Bair was traded to the Reds. At the same time, Blue was traded to the San Francisco Giants.

1977: A's finish with the worst record in the American League

In 1977, only three years after winning the World Series, the A's finished with the worst record in the American League and the second-worst record in baseball, trailing even the expansion Seattle Mariners by a small margin.

1978: A's broadcast games on KALX

For the first month of the 1978 season, the A's broadcast their games on KALX, a low-powered college radio station that was practically unlistenable far from Oakland.

1978: Sale to Denver considered

In 1978, Finley almost sold the team to buyers who would have moved them to Denver. The deal fell through when Oakland and Alameda County refused to release the A's from their lease.

1979: Sale to New Orleans Considered, Worst Attendance Since Leaving Philadelphia

Finley considered selling the team to buyers that would move the team to New Orleans for 1979. Only 306,763 paying customers showed up to watch the A's in 1979, the team's worst attendance since leaving Philadelphia.

1979: A's sued for breach of contract

In 1979, Oakland and Alameda County sued Finley and the A's for breach of contract due to the team's near-invisibility and lack of radio contracts.

1979: Record Low Attendance

In 1979, the Oakland Coliseum became known as the "Oakland Mausoleum" due to low attendance. On April 17, 1979, a game against the Mariners drew an announced crowd of only 653, though some believed the actual attendance was even lower, marking the smallest crowd in the West Coast portion of A's history.

1980: Billy Martin Hired, A's Finish Second

In 1980, Finley hired Billy Martin to manage the team. Martin implemented "Billyball" and the Athletics finished second in their division.

1980: Walter A. Haas, Jr. Ownership

In 1980, Walter A. Haas, Jr. became the owner of the Oakland Athletics.

1981: Strike years

Average annual home attendance during the Haas years, excluding the strike years of 1981 and 1994, was over 1.9 million.

1981: Attendance rises dramatically under Haas

In the first year of Haas' ownership in 1981, the Athletics drew 1,304,052 attendees, a significant increase. The team was on pace to draw over 2.2 million were it not for a player strike.

1982: Rickey Henderson steals 130 bases

During the 1982 season, Rickey Henderson shattered Lou Brock's modern major league record by stealing 130 bases in a single season.

1982: Spring Training Facility in Phoenix

From 1982, the Oakland Athletics' spring training facility was Phoenix Municipal Stadium, in Phoenix, Arizona.

1982: Oakland Raiders Move to Los Angeles

In 1982, after the Oakland Raiders moved to Los Angeles, the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum underwent several improvements to accommodate its new status as a baseball-only facility.

1982: A's Regress, Martin Fired

In 1982, the injury-riddled A's regressed, falling to 68–94. Growing concern about Billy Martin's off-field behavior resulted in his firing after the season.

1985: Last A's Outfielder Gold Glove

In 2012, Josh Reddick was the first A's outfielder since 1985 to be awarded the Gold Glove.

1986: José Canseco named AL Rookie of the Year; Tony La Russa Hired

In 1986, José Canseco was chosen as AL Rookie of the Year. Also during the 1986 season, Tony La Russa was hired as the Athletics' manager.

1987: Mark McGwire named AL Rookie of the Year; Best record in seven seasons

In 1987, Mark McGwire was chosen as AL Rookie of the Year. La Russa's first full year as manager, the team finished at 81–81, its best record in seven seasons.

1987: Script "Athletics" returned to home jerseys

In 1987, the script "Athletics", which had adorned home and road jerseys from 1954 to 1960, was returned to home jerseys.

1988: Elephant restored as club mascot

After a 23-year hiatus, the elephant was restored as the club mascot in 1988.

1988: Walt Weiss named AL Rookie of the Year; A's win AL pennant

In 1988, Walt Weiss was chosen as AL Rookie of the Year. Beginning in 1988, the Athletics won the AL pennant three years in a row.

1988: A's lose World Series to Dodgers

The heavily favored Athletics lost the 1988 World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

1989: A's win AL Pennant

In 1989, the Athletics won the AL pennant for the second year in a row.

1989: Athletics Win World Series Against Giants

In 1989, the term "Bay Bridge Series" was first widely used to describe the World Series between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants, where the Athletics won their most recent championship.

1990: Record single season attendance

During the Haas ownership, the Athletics became one of baseball's most successful teams, drawing 2,900,217 in 1990, which is still the club record for single-season attendance.

1990: A's win AL Pennant

In 1990, the Athletics won the AL pennant for the third year in a row.

1990: A's lose World Series to Reds

The Athletics lost the 1990 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in a four-game sweep.

May 1, 1991: Henderson breaks stolen base record

On May 1, 1991, Rickey Henderson broke Lou Brock's stolen base record, stealing his 939th base.

1992: A's win AL West, lose to Toronto in ALCS

In 1992, the Athletics won the AL West championship but lost to Toronto in the ALCS.

1993: Rockies Began Play

Denver eventually got an MLB team in 1993 when the Colorado Rockies began play.

1993: A's finish last

In 1993, the Athletics finished last in their division.

1994: Strike years

Average annual home attendance during the Haas years, excluding the strike years of 1981 and 1994, was over 1.9 million.

1994: Angels in the Outfield Filmed at the Coliseum

In 1994, the movie "Angels in the Outfield" used the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum as a stand-in for Anaheim Stadium, which had been damaged in the 1994 Northridge earthquake. Filming took place in part at the Coliseum.

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1995: Death of Walter A. Haas, Jr.

In 1995, Walter A. Haas, Jr., the owner of the Oakland Athletics since 1980, passed away. He was later honored by the retirement of the letter "A".

1995: Raiders Move Back to Oakland, Coliseum Expanded

In 1995, the Oakland Raiders relocated back to Oakland, leading to an expansion of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum to a seating capacity of 63,026. This expansion introduced "Mount Davis," an outfield grandstand that obstructed the view of the Oakland foothills.

1995: Raiders Return to Oakland, Coliseum Facelift, Walter Haas Dies

In 1995, the Raiders returned to Oakland, and the Coliseum underwent an $83 million facelift. Walter Haas died in that same year.

1995: Tony La Russa Leaves

Tony La Russa was the Athletics' manager until the end of 1995.

1996: Athletics Forced to Play in Las Vegas

Due to construction delays at the Coliseum, in 1996, the Oakland Athletics were compelled to play their initial six-game homestand at Cashman Field in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cashman Field had a seating capacity of 9,300.

1996: Death of Finley

Finley, Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural member, died in 1996.

1996: Team sold, star players traded or sold

Prior to the 1996 season, the Athletics were sold to Steve Schott, David Etheridge and Ken Hofmann. Subsequently, the team's star players were traded or sold to cut payroll.

1997: Regular Season Bay Bridge Series Begins

Since 1997, with the commencement of interleague play, the term "Bay Bridge Series" began to refer to games played between the Oakland Athletics and the San Francisco Giants during the regular season.

1998: Prior season with losing record

The 2007 season was the first season the Oakland A's suffered a losing record since 1998.

1999: Death of Hunter

Hunter, Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame inaugural member, died in 1999.

1999: Emergence of the Big Three

In 1999, Tim Hudson, Mark Mulder, and Barry Zito, known as the Big Three, started their careers and helped the Athletics emerge as a perennial powerhouse.

May 29, 2000: Randy Velarde achieves an unassisted triple play against the Yankees

On May 29, 2000, Randy Velarde executed an unassisted triple play against the Yankees, catching Shane Spencer's line drive, tagging Jorge Posada, and stepping on second before Tino Martinez could return. This was the 11th unassisted triple play in Major League Baseball history.

2000: Giambi named American League MVP

In 2000, Jason Giambi was named American League MVP.

2000: Playoff Appearance

In 2000, the A's made the playoffs but lost their first round series.

2001: Playoff Appearance

In 2001, the A's made the playoffs but lost their first round series.

September 4, 2002: Athletics win 20th consecutive game

On September 4, 2002, the Athletics won their 20th consecutive game, a victory marked by Scott Hatteberg's pinch-hit home run in the bottom of the 9th inning.

2002: A's Moneyball Tactics Lead to Winning Streak

During the 2002 season, the Oakland Athletics' "Moneyball" tactics led them to a league-record 20-game winning streak, displacing the Angels from the top seed in the division. The Angels beat the heavily favored New York Yankees, then beat the Twins, and then won the 2002 World Series.

2002: Tejada Wins MVP Award and Zito Wins Cy Young Award

In 2002, Miguel Tejada won an MVP Award, and Barry Zito won 23 games and the Cy Young Award.

2002: Athletics win 103 games with Moneyball strategy

In 2002, using the Moneyball strategy of valuing on-base percentage and strikeout/walk ratios, the Oakland Athletics, with the sixth-lowest payroll in baseball, won an American League best 103 games.

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2002: Moneyball chronicles the 2002 Oakland Athletics season

The 2003 Michael Lewis book Moneyball chronicles the 2002 Oakland Athletics season, with a focus on Billy Beane's economic approach to managing the organization under significant financial constraints.

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June 2003: "Moneyball" on The New York Times Best Seller list

Beginning in June 2003, the book "Moneyball" remained on The New York Times Best Seller list for 18 consecutive weeks, peaking at number 2.

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2003: Playoff Appearance

In 2003, the A's made the playoffs but lost their first round series.

2004: Beane Breaks up the Big Three

After the 2004 season, Billy Beane traded Tim Hudson to the Atlanta Braves and Mark Mulder to the St. Louis Cardinals, breaking up the Big Three.

2004: A's and Angels Battle for Division Championship

During the 2004 season, the Oakland Athletics and the Los Angeles Angels were tied for wins heading into the final week of September, battling for the division championship. The Angels won the division after winning two of the three games to the A's.

2004: Bobby Crosby wins AL Rookie of the Year

In 2004, Bobby Crosby was voted the AL Rookie of the Year.

2004: A's miss playoffs

In 2004, the A's missed the playoffs, losing the final series of the season to the Anaheim Angels.

March 30, 2005: Athletics sold to group fronted by Lewis Wolff

On March 30, 2005, the Oakland Athletics were sold to a group fronted by real estate developer Lewis Wolff, with John J. Fisher as the majority owner.

December 21, 2005: Athletics Announce Reduced Coliseum Capacity

On December 21, 2005, the Oakland Athletics announced that for the 2006 season, the third deck seats in the Coliseum would be covered with a tarp and tickets would no longer be sold in Mount Davis. This decision effectively reduced the stadium's capacity to 34,077, making it the lowest-capacity stadium in Major League Baseball.

2005: Huston Street wins AL Rookie of the Year

In 2005, Huston Street was voted the AL Rookie of the Year.

2005: Athletics recover from poor start

In 2005, despite being in last place on May 31, the Athletics played well for the remainder of the season, finishing with a record of 88–74.

November 7, 2006: Athletics Plan to Leave Oakland for Fremont

On November 7, 2006, the news media announced that the Athletics planned to leave Oakland as early as 2010 for a new stadium in Fremont. The Fremont City Council confirmed this plan the next day.

2006: Last AL West Title

2012 was the first time the Athletics clinched the AL West since 2006

2006: Big Three success

Between 1999 and 2006, the "Big Three" helped the Athletics to emerge into a perennial powerhouse in the American League West, combining for a collective record of 261–131.

2006: A's lose Barry Zito and Frank Thomas

Following the 2006 season, the A's lost Barry Zito and Frank Thomas to free agency.

2006: Athletics reach postseason, manager fired

In 2006, the Athletics reached the postseason after a three-year absence, sweeping the Minnesota Twins but being swept by the Detroit Tigers. Manager Ken Macha was fired shortly after.

2006: Coliseum Capacity Reduced

In 2006, the Oakland Athletics reduced the Coliseum capacity to 34,077, making it the lowest-capacity stadium in Major League Baseball, by covering the third deck seats with a tarp and discontinuing ticket sales in Mount Davis, as announced on December 21, 2005.

2007: Mike Piazza joins the A's

In 2007, Mike Piazza agreed to become a full-time DH for the Oakland A's.

2007: A's suffer losing record

In 2007, the Oakland A's suffered from injuries to key players and finished with a losing record, their first since 1998.

2008: Limited Third-Deck Seating Opens at Coliseum

Beginning in 2008, only sections 316–318 of the third deck, located directly behind home plate, were open for A's games at the Coliseum, bringing the stadium's total capacity to 35,067.

2008: A's trade Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Chicago Cubs

In 2008, the A's traded Rich Harden and Chad Gaudin to the Chicago Cubs.

2008: Trades cause anger among fans and media

In 2008, the Athletics traded Dan Haren, Nick Swisher, and Mark Kotsay, causing anger among fans and the media.

January 6, 2009: Jason Giambi signs with the A's

On January 6, 2009, Jason Giambi signed a one-year contract to return to the Oakland A's.

February 24, 2009: End of Relocation Efforts to Fremont

On February 24, 2009, Lew Wolff released an open letter announcing the end of efforts to relocate the A's to Fremont, citing "real and threatened" delays to the project. Opposition from the community also contributed to the decision.

December 22, 2009: Billy Beane named a Top GM of the Decade

On December 22, 2009, Sports Illustrated named Billy Beane as number 10 on its list of the Top 10 GMs/Executives of the Decade.

2009: A's trade Brett Wallace

In 2009, the A's traded Brett Wallace to the Toronto Blue Jays for Michael Taylor.

2009: San Jose Attempts Negotiations with Athletics

In 2009, the City of San Jose attempted to start negotiations with the Oakland Athletics about moving to the city. However, any agreement was contingent on resolving the San Francisco Giants' claim on Santa Clara County as part of their home territory.

September 2010: Silicon Valley CEOs Urge Approval of San Jose Move

In September 2010, 75 Silicon Valley CEOs drafted and signed a letter to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, urging him to promptly approve the Oakland Athletics' move to San Jose.

2010: Proposed Move to Fremont

As early as 2010, the Oakland Athletics had plans to leave Oakland for a new stadium in Fremont, as announced on November 7, 2006, but the plan was later abandoned.

2010: Oakland finishes the season with an 81–81 record

In 2010, Oakland finished the season with an 81–81 record, placing 2nd in the division.

May 2011: San Jose Mayor Requests Timetable from Selig

In May 2011, San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed sent a letter to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig requesting a timetable for a decision on whether the Athletics could pursue a new ballpark in San Jose. Selig did not respond.

July 2011: Selig Addresses San Jose Issue in Town Hall

In July 2011, MLB Commissioner Bud Selig addressed the San Jose issue during an online town hall forum. He mentioned that a committee was assessing the situation involving Oakland and San Francisco, acknowledging its complexity and emphasizing the need for a careful decision.

September 19, 2011: U.S. Premiere of "Moneyball"

On September 19, 2011, the U.S. premiere of "Moneyball", the film adaptation of Michael Lewis' book, was held at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. The premiere featured a green carpet for attendees to walk, rather than the traditional red carpet.

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2011: Oakland finishes the season with a 74–88 record

In 2011, Oakland finished the season with a 74–88 record, placing 3rd in the division.

2012: Melvin wins Manager of the Year, Reddick wins Gold Glove

In 2012, Bob Melvin was awarded the AL Manager of the Year award, and Josh Reddick was awarded a Gold Glove.

2012: Athletics clinch AL West title

In 2012, after trading away several key players, the Athletics clinched the AL West title for the first time since 2006 with an all-rookie starting rotation.

June 18, 2013: San Jose Files Suit Against Selig

On June 18, 2013, the City of San Jose filed a lawsuit against MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, seeking a court ruling that MLB could not prevent the Oakland Athletics from moving to San Jose. Lew Wolff criticized the lawsuit.

October 2013: Most Claims Dismissed in San Jose Lawsuit

In October 2013, most of San Jose's claims against MLB were dismissed, but a U.S. District Judge ruled that San Jose could proceed with its claim that MLB illegally interfered with a land agreement between the city and the A's.

2013: Bay Bridge new span opened

In 2013, the new span of the Bay Bridge was opened. The old east span of the Bay Bridge was taken down after the new span was opened and the steel was used to make the trophy.

September 2014: Tribute to Eric the Actor

Following his death in September 2014, the Oakland Athletics team broadcasters offered a tribute to Eric Shaun Lynch, also known as "Eric the Actor", by using Lynch's signature sign off "bye for now" at the end of an Oakland Athletics game broadcast.

2014: Spring Training Facility Change

Until 2014, the Oakland Athletics' spring training facility was Phoenix Municipal Stadium, in Phoenix, Arizona.

January 15, 2015: Appeals Court Rules Against San Jose

On January 15, 2015, a three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously ruled that San Jose's claims were barred by baseball's antitrust exemption.

October 5, 2015: Supreme Court Rejects San Jose's Case

On October 5, 2015, the United States Supreme Court rejected San Jose's case against Major League Baseball, ending their legal challenge to the A's potential move.

September 2017: Plan for New Stadium Near Laney College Announced

In September 2017, Oakland Athletics team president Dave Kaval announced a plan to build a new 35,000-seat A's stadium near Laney College and the Eastlake neighborhood on the site of the Peralta Community College District's administration buildings; however, negotiations abruptly ended three months later.

2017: Tarps Removed from Upper Deck, Capacity Increased

In 2017, new team president Dave Kaval removed the tarps from the upper deck of the Coliseum, increasing the stadium's capacity to 47,170.

2017: Outdoor Plaza Created at Coliseum

In 2017, the Oakland Athletics created an outdoor plaza between the Coliseum and Oracle Arena, open to all ticketed fans. The plaza features food trucks, seating, and games like corn hole for every Athletics home game.

March 24, 2018: Differential Parking Fees Announced for Exhibition Game

On March 24, 2018, the Oakland Athletics announced that for the exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants on March 25, 2018, A's fans would be charged $30 for parking and Giants fans $50, with a $20 discount for Giants fans who shout "Go A's" at the parking gates.

March 25, 2018: Exhibition Game Parking Fees

On March 25, 2018, the Oakland Athletics charged A's fans $30 for parking and Giants fans $50 for parking at the exhibition game. A's stated that Giants fans could receive $20 off if they shout "Go A's" at the parking gates.

April 17, 2018: First Free Game in MLB History

On April 17, 2018, the Oakland Athletics held the first free game in MLB history for 46,028 fans to celebrate the 50th anniversary of their first game in Oakland.

July 21, 2018: Coliseum Attendance Record Set

On July 21, 2018, the Oakland Athletics set a Coliseum record for the largest attendance with a crowd of 56,310 when the team hosted the San Francisco Giants.

August 14, 2018: Creation of Team Hall of Fame Announced

On August 14, 2018, the Oakland Athletics publicly announced the creation of a team Hall of Fame, complete with the first seven names to be inducted.

November 28, 2018: New Ballpark Announced at Howard Terminal Site

On November 28, 2018, the Oakland Athletics announced their decision to build a new 34,000-seat ballpark at the Howard Terminal site at the Port of Oakland. They also announced plans to purchase the Coliseum site for renovation into a tech and housing hub.

2018: "Bay Bridge" Trophy Created

In 2018, the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants began competing for a "Bay Bridge" Trophy made from steel taken from the old east span of the Bay Bridge, which was taken down after the new span was opened in 2013. The A's won the inaugural season with the trophy.

October 2, 2019: A's Host Wild Card Game

On October 2, 2019, the Athletics hosted the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Wild Card game at Oakland Coliseum after finishing the season with 97 wins and a 52–27 home record.

2019: Golden State Warriors Move to San Francisco

In 2019, the Golden State Warriors of the NBA, who also played at Oakland Arena, moved across the bay to San Francisco.

2019: New Premium Spaces Added to Coliseum

In 2019, the Oakland Athletics added three new premium spaces, including The Terrace, Lounge Seats, and the Coppola Theater Boxes, to the Coliseum. Additionally, the team introduced two new group spaces – the Budweiser Hero Deck and Golden Road Landing.

2020: Radio Homes and Broadcasting

As of the 2020 season, the Oakland Athletics had 14 radio homes. KNEW was the flagship radio station, and the team had a free live 24/7 exclusive A's station branded as A's Cast to stream the radio broadcast via iHeartRadio. They changed their plans due to the COVID-19 pandemic keeping fans from attending games.

2020: Cutout of Eric the Actor in Stadium

During the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the Oakland Athletics placed a cutout of Eric the Actor among other cutouts of the team's fans to show solidarity in their absence.

2020: Dave Stewart Jersey Retirement Postponed

In 2020, Dave Stewart was about to have his #34 jersey retired by the Oakland Athletics, but the ceremony was postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2020: Raiders Move to Las Vegas, End Stadium Share

In 2020, the Oakland Athletics became the last MLB team to share a stadium full-time with an NFL team when the Raiders relocated to Las Vegas.

2020: Oakland Raiders Relocate to Las Vegas

In 2020, the Oakland Raiders of the NFL relocated to the Las Vegas metropolitan area, joining the trend of major sports teams leaving Oakland.

August 2021: Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Announced

In August 2021, it was announced that players Sal Bando, Eric Chavez, Joe Rudi, director of player development Keith Lieppman, and clubhouse manager Steve "Vuc" Vucinich would be part of the Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame class of 2022.

November 2021: Ray Fosse Posthumously Inducted into Hall of Fame

In November 2021, Ray Fosse, who had died the previous month, was posthumously inducted into the Oakland Athletics Hall of Fame.

2021: No Reschedule News for Jersey Retirement

In 2021, questions were raised if there would be a formal ceremony for Dave Stewarts jersey retirement, after no news about a reschedule happened before it was announced in April 2022.

April 2022: Dave Stewart Jersey Retirement Announced

In April 2022, it was announced that Dave Stewart would have his jersey retired on September 11, 2022. The ceremony was previously postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 11, 2022: Dave Stewart's #34 jersey retirement

On September 11, 2022, Dave Stewart had his #34 jersey retired by the Oakland Athletics. The ceremony had been postponed from 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Stewart broke the A's tradition in that his number was a re-retirement, as well as his not being in the Hall of Fame.

2022: Hall of Fame Class Inauguration

On September 5, 2022, the Oakland Athletics held a ceremony to induct seven members into the inaugural Hall of Fame class.

April 2023: Oakland Ends Discussions with Athletics

In April 2023, the City of Oakland concluded discussions with the Oakland Athletics organization following the announcement of a new ballpark in Las Vegas. Widespread claims suggested the team negotiated in bad faith and leveraged the Oakland site for a better deal in Las Vegas.

November 16, 2023: MLB Approves A's Relocation

On November 16, 2023, Major League Baseball officially approved the Athletics' relocation to Las Vegas.

2023: 2023 Hall of Fame Class Inauguration

The Oakland Athletics inducted the 2023 Hall of Fame Class in August of 2023.

May 13, 2024: First All-Woman MLB Broadcast

On May 13, 2024, Jenny Cavnar and Julia Morales became the first two women to do play-by-play on television for the same Major League Baseball game, during a game between the Houston Astros and the Athletics.

September 26, 2024: A's Play Final Game at Oakland Coliseum

On September 26, 2024, the Athletics played their final game at the Coliseum and in Oakland, defeating the Texas Rangers 3–2 in front of 46,889 fans.

September 29, 2024: A's Play Final Game as Oakland-Based Team

On September 29, 2024, the Athletics played their final game as an Oakland-based team, losing 6–4 against the Seattle Mariners on the road. They finished the season with a 69–93 record, placing fourth in the AL West.

2024: Athletics Leave Oakland

After the 2024 season, the Oakland Athletics left Oakland due to issues with the Oakland Coliseum, relocating temporarily to West Sacramento before a planned move to the Las Vegas metropolitan area. This marked the franchise's third relocation.