The Oakland Athletics faced the possibility of their final home opener at the Oakland Coliseum, with tensions rising between the team management and fans over the potential relocation to Las Vegas. Thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium, some choosing to boycott the game in protest. Former A's player Stephen Vogt made his managerial debut against his former team, winning the game. The scene at the Coliseum showcased the ongoing conflict between Oakland fans and team owner John Fisher.
Opening Day is all about new beginnings. But for Oakland A’s fans, this year’s Opening Day felt more like the beginning of the end. "It’s just really, really sad." @melissalockard and @ZackMeisel on the scenes from an organization intent on relocating ⤵️ https://t.co/V7qSbkq2kx
It's Opening Day in Oakland and fans are feeling a flood of emotions, with it possibly being the last time the A's start the season at the Coliseum. https://t.co/ly1Vqk6lOb
A’s lose opener 8-0 as fans boycott in parking lot: 'Can’t knock them for that’ — all about a one-of-a-kind night in Oakland, both on and off the field: https://t.co/fV7Sjprl9D via @sfchronicle
What could be the final Opening Day at the Oakland Coliseum was one to forget in the Athletics’ 8-0 loss to the Guardians. https://t.co/J4KX6Sqkqo
Plenty of A's fans were in the Coliseum parking lot for Opening Day, but not all of them decided to attend the game. It was the latest protest organized by A's fans. https://t.co/sq227tk0LR
On what is likely to be the final Opening Day for Major League Baseball at the Oakland Coliseum, thousands of fans gathered in the parking lot outside the stadium to protest the team’s impending move to Las Vegas. More from @melissalockard ⤵️ https://t.co/NYJvQaNiuJ https://t.co/1iqC61vfVl
Stephen Vogt wins his first game as an MLB manager vs. his former team. #OpeningDay https://t.co/8Q8p3gb50Z
Fans entering the Coliseum grounds Thursday for the A’s season opener had a choice to make: Go in for the game or stay in the parking lot for a boycott. The scene was the latest chapter of the stare-down between Oakland fans and team owner John Fisher. 📷: Ben Fanjoy https://t.co/duqfFu3ONa
Stephen Vogt gets win number 1 as a big league manager against the Oakland Athletics. Special moment for the Visalia native.
Ryan Yamamoto reports on multiple fan groups boycotting the Oakland A's home opener Thursday. @Athletics #Oakland #OaklandAthletics @MLB Website: https://t.co/UZS5zxC2LM YouTube: https://t.co/NKKrBFzRRR Facebook: https://t.co/uOZIeo8QZS In... https://t.co/FisTN7h8tT
Stephen Vogt returns to the Oakland Coliseum! His final MLB at-bat was a home run for the A’s, his first game as a manager will be against them in the same ballpark. @KPIXtv https://t.co/eJw4eDN1o0
In the face of their team relocating to Vegas and 2 wks after A's execs showed renderings of stadium on Strip, A's fans came out on Opening Day to show love for franchise that called East Bay home since 1968. Tip of hat for an Opening Day like no other. https://t.co/UunJwlacI2 https://t.co/8IY8LWXfIW
We came to the Oakland Coliseum tonight to not watch a baseball game. (It’s way more fun out here.) The owners may reap the profits. But the FANS get to tell the team’s story. #OpeningDayBoycott #SellTheTeam #BlockParty @LastDiveBar @Oakland68s @Oaklandish 💚💛👊🏼💯 https://t.co/cBRDlbdqne
New Guardians manager Stephen Vogt makes fitting debut against Athletics at Coliseum (from @AP) https://t.co/22fn2wK4Pu
Oakland fave/Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt: “To be starting in Oakland, for me, is very, very special. This place will always be No. 1 in my heart. It’s really fun to be back.” On the A's leaving town: “It’s hard to fathom. I hope the situation gets rectified soon”
One of the cool freebies given out in Coliseum park lot as part of Opening Night fan boycott, where many thousands of fans are protesting John Fisher pulling their team out of Oakland. It’s festive, upbeat and a big party. https://t.co/JcZHqgtUyo
Oakland A’s pregame: Fan boycott doesn’t ruin Opening Night sentiments, especially for Stephen Vogt https://t.co/byZxGM1b1G
Could be a very sad day here in Oakland if it is indeed the final Opening Day at the Coliseum. Manager Mark Kotsay said his heart goes out to the fans. @KPIXtv https://t.co/bbw6WJYVhA
How Oakland A's fans are finding ways to support their team, but not its owner https://t.co/PtFVKugLDa
Well, it could be the final Opening Day with the A's in Oakland. It's a depressing thought, so I wrote about the one thing that has given me joy - Oakland fans telling the world we exist and the truth about John Fisher. https://t.co/2TaMrvnccP See y'all at the #BlockParty
With Thursday's A's game against the Cleveland Guardians possibly being the last Oakland home opener for the Athletics, tension is growing between team management and their fanbase. https://t.co/hFJ6lLtqah
We'll be watching how many fans are in the stands for the A's home opener Thursday night, as thousands are expected to view the game from the Coliseum parking lot. https://t.co/JMI1FRLKju
Thousands of fans are expected to show up at the Oakland Coliseum for the A’s 2024 season opener tonight, but it’s possible many won’t actually step inside the stadium. https://t.co/5VqFQPtKoS
LIVE VIDEO: @BobNBC is live at 6:32 with the latest on thousands of fans expected to show up for the A's home opener tonight, but it's possible many won’t actually step inside the Coliseum. https://t.co/hn77KgjFTI https://t.co/9jOCnGpMmk
LIVE VIDEO: Thousands of fans are expected to show up for the A's home opener tonight, but it's possible many won’t actually step inside the Coliseum. @BobNBC is live at 5:32 with the details. https://t.co/sYWM6tFO3Y https://t.co/bpEPofPGw1
The @Athletics could hold an opening day at the Oakland Coliseum for the final time on Thursday. Here's a look at how the team's relocation process is going. https://t.co/ZMuFmFTOBa