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Friday, December 13, 2024

Goodbye to the Oakland A’s

  • The Oakland A’s played their final game in the Coliseum yesterday.
  • Fans and even the mayor gathered to show their support for the team in their final home game.
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The A’s played their final game in Oakland yesterday, with fans pouring out to the Coliseum for one last time. Owen Poindexter was on the scene, speaking to fans for some firsthand opinions on the move. He also spoke with A’s broadcaster Brodie Brazil about the team’s departure and what it means for the city of Oakland.

Plus, we hear from the Tigers as Ilitch Sports + Entertainment CEO Ryan Gustafson joins the show to discuss the team’s late-season push for the playoffs, running the business of a prospering MLB team, and the fiery Detroit sports culture.

Also, David Samson joins for an MLB whip-around as the regular season comes to an end, discussing the White Sox’ historically bad season, the Pirates’ choice to cut Rowdy Tellez, and why the Padres are facing big financial troubles despite high attendance.

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