The Athletics are not helping the perception they're running a minor league operation at their new minor league home.
On Monday, the (should still be Oakland) A's will have their first game at Sutter Health Park, their temporary home in Sacramento. The franchise unveiled the setup they'll use for press conferences a few hours before the team was set to take on the Chicago Cubs and it's pretty hilarious.
The A’s press conference setup at Sutter Health Park pic.twitter.com/WPrkSf0ijQ
— Ben Ross (@BenRossTweets) March 31, 2025
That looks like the media area for a low-level high school tournament.
MLB fans immediately jumped in on the act, making fun of the A's for such a low-rent setup.
The Sacramento A’s @LastDiveBar https://t.co/HPlqWuzgy9 pic.twitter.com/zDLePI5Xef
— Robert Alvarez (@ralvarez617) March 31, 2025
Great job, Rob Manfred and John Fisher LOL! https://t.co/kC37Ntp3iL
— Will MacNeil (@RFWill149) March 31, 2025
https://t.co/ic98lVBcbi pic.twitter.com/N46z75iYAO
— Connor Rogers (@ConnorJRogers) March 31, 2025
as part of ongoing community outreach, the A’s are proud to announce the opening of the media shed, built by 6 local high schoolers overnight! The A’s provided them $800 and round trip transportation to/from a nearby Home Depot https://t.co/mcZFQuckOW
— sick public transit, gloria (@seungylee14) March 31, 2025
I wanted to extend my gratitude towards @HarborFreight for the bargain on this absolute world class shed. @Athletics @MLB https://t.co/cV38Dq1f82
— John Fisher (Parody) (@MiserlyJohn) March 31, 2025
Hey can you grab me the hedge trimmers while you’re in there? Thanks https://t.co/X6XqLuvqYp
— F.P. Santangelo Sr (@FightinHydrant) March 31, 2025
four bases total landscaping https://t.co/WTLJFgyOI0
— Catherine Tinker (@catherinetinker) March 31, 2025
A note to A's owner John Fisher, if you want people to take you seriously, stop being so unserious.
The A's have started the season 2-2 and, despite their owner's best efforts, actually look like they could be far better on the field this season.
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