Overview
The Athletics carry one of baseball's most storied names through a franchise in transition, currently playing home games at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento while awaiting a permanent move to Las Vegas. Long defined by scrappy, analytics-driven roster building popularized by the "Moneyball" era, the A's have a history of contending on a shoestring budget. Despite the uncertainty of a temporary home, the franchise's green-and-gold tradition and championship pedigree remain central to its identity.
History & Legacy
Founded in Philadelphia in 1901 as one of the American League's original franchises, the club won its first championships under legendary manager Connie Mack before relocating to Kansas City in 1955 and then to Oakland in 1968. The Oakland A's became a dynasty in the 1970s behind Reggie Jackson and Catfish Hunter, winning three straight World Series (1972-1974), and won again in 1989 behind the "Bash Brothers," Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire. The early-2000s "Moneyball" teams built by Billy Beane reshaped how front offices value talent, and the franchise left Oakland after the 2024 season en route to a future Las Vegas ballpark.
Source: RateGame Editorial
Founded1901
Championships9 (1910, 1911, 1913, 1929, 1930, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1989)
Home VenueSutter Health Park
RivalsGiants (Bay Bridge Series)
Pennants15 (1902, 1905, 1910, 1911, 1913, 1914, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1988, 1989, 1990)
All-Time IconRickey Henderson — "The Man of Steal"
Retired Numbers9 (Jackson), 24 (Henderson), 27 (Hunter), 34 (Fingers, Stewart), 42, 43 (Eckersley)
ColorsKelly green, gold
MascotStomper
OwnershipJohn Fisher (since 2005)