With the month winding down and the A’s now eliminated from playoff contention, it’s no wonder the A’s are rolling out their young stars and shutting down the remaining powerhouses after losing Rooker, Lengaliers, Kurtz, and many others to injuries.
The A’s aren’t packing it in this season, though, as they’re still battling and winning series, like any pro MLB team should do- ahem, the San Francisco Giants. It’s fair to say that the season didn’t turn out the way it was supposed to, and it wasn’t all the glitz and glamour that we expected, but who are we kidding, in all fairness.
I feel like the MLB and A’s have it planned to get things going in 2027 as they ramp up their big move to Las Vegas.
Since the 2026 season is in the books, let’s look forward to the 2027 season in what is to be the last hurrah in Sacramento and California for any A’s baseball for the foreseeable future.
Upward & Onward
Credit: MLB on FOX-FacebookLooking forward to 2027, let’s get the obvious out of the way regarding players returning from their 2026 injuries, so expect Kurtz, Rooker, Langeliers, Wilson, Severino, and Soderstrom, to name a few, to return to their peak and All-Star forms for the 2027 campaign. There was chatter of Langeliers getting traded before the trade deadline was approaching, but he got hurt, and that chatter died down. So, don’t think the A’s won’t trade away any of their superstars for a perennial All-Star pitcher or pitching prospect since that’s one of their heaviest needs.
It has to be a great deal, as the A’s are looking to head into the Las Vegas venue with a powerhouse offense, because if you’re going to lose, at least make sure there are enough fireworks.
I could see Logan Webb getting dealt to the Giants for a huge minor-league deal, since they’re hurting for prospects, even after their recent trading spree. Besides, now’s the time of the season when you capitalize on A’s deals at the ballpark, like the A’s recent promo for $14 tickets for the last couple of home stands.
Odds Are Not This Year
At 59-88, it’s fair to say my predictions of the A’s getting at least 75-80 wins didn’t pan out like I thought it would. With 15 games left in the 2026 MLB season, it’s fair to say they probably won’t reach the 70-win mark, but it hasn’t been for a lack of trying. At least the giveaways this season have been on point, from the bobbleheads to the jerseys & jackets; it’s been a great year for A’s fans.
Look for the 2027 season to be no different, as the team will be sure to pay tribute to Sacramento on their way out the door. Look for the Athletics to have another couple of series in Las Vegas like they did this year, playing at the Aviators’ home stadium, and the A’s have already confirmed it.
So get ready, Sacramento; this is the last hurrah.
A’s Steady the Ship for Las Vegas Rollout
As A’s fans look back at the 2026 season, they can take pride in how their team handled adversity and didn’t panic. Heading into the approaching All-Star break, the franchise leaned into the idea that looming losses and injuries could derail their season early, yet they didn’t trade away any of their big pieces because they knew what the future held.
Smart move, as the team doesn’t look to be as injury-plagued for their 2027 season. I don’t see any reason A’s management would want to go into the new Vegas stadium and location as duds.
Changes to Come Before Big Move
If you or any other A’s fans were paying attention, there are already moves that the franchise is making before they make the move to Las Vegas. Recently, this season, Rick Rodriguez, one of the A’s most valued and tenured associates, left the team and retired. After 43 years and 4 decades with the team and pretty much held every position with the team.
It’s not known, though, if this was a move facilitated by the A’s or if Rick was really seeking to retire. Let’s be honest: Rodriguez grew up locally and played for both Bay Area franchises. So, it’s fair to think Rick didn’t want to make the travels to Las Vegas permanent, as he was the Las Vegas Aviators coach from 2019-2021.
Now the A’s can look to usher in their protege for the move to Nevada in 2028.
