Happy Wednesday, Athletics Nation!
A’s pitchers and catchers report today! This marks the beginning of Spring Training, with the A’s first preseason game coming up against the Padres on February 22. If you’re interested in heading down to Mesa for some Cactus League action, you can purchase your tickets now.
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— Athletics (@Athletics) February 11, 2025
Many A’s fans—like myself—are dispirited about the team’s departure from its home of 57 seasons in Oakland. But many are excited that the A’s have had a busy offseason, making substantial improvements to their roster with uncharacteristic moves like the free agent signing of Luis Severino for a franchise record sum and the five-year extension of top slugger Brent Rooker.