Oakland Athletics Leave After 57 Seasons

The Oakland Athletics are set to play their final game at the Coliseum on September 26, marking the end of a 57-year presence in the city. Fans are mourning the team's departure, reflecting on cherished memories while expressing feelings of sadness, anger, and loneliness as the Coliseum feels increasingly abandoned. Tanya Vargas, a devoted fan, shared how the A's games were integral to her family's life, while others echoed sentiments of devastation at losing their community connection. The A's, owned by John Fisher, leave Oakland as the latest in a string of franchises to depart, including the Warriors and Raiders, leaving the East Bay without a major professional sports team since 1960. A grassroots organization, The Last Dive Bar, is organizing a wake for fans unable to attend the last game, symbolizing the deep-rooted loss felt by the community. The A's will relocate to Las Vegas after a brief stint in Sacramento, further complicating Oakland's sports landscape.