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Athletics' Jacob Wilson takes first base after getting hit by a pitch from Kansas City Royals pitcher Carlos Estévez, not shown, during the ninth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

Athletics will wear ‘Sacramento’ on their alternate jerseys in the 2026 season

After spending this season in California’s capital city without acknowledging that on their uniforms, the Athletics have announced they will have “Sacramento” written on gold alternate jerseys in 2026. The A’s were in Oakland for 57 seasons through 2024, but plan to move to Las Vegas beginning in 2028. They’re using Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, the home of the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A affiliate, for at least three seasons until a proposed ballpark in Vegas is built. The A’s will wear the “Sacramento” jerseys for Saturday home games and possibly other games as well next season.

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Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber, right, is congratulated by Bryce Harper after hitting a three-run home run that also scored J.T. Realmuto and Trea Turner during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Bryce Harper after slump-busting game vs. Giants: ‘I’m really good. I mean, I really am’

Bryce Harper broke out of a slump with a career-best four extra-base hits — and then issued a reminder about his place in the game. After the Philadelphia Phillies beat the San Francisco Giants 13-0, Harper said, “I’m really good. I mean, I really am.” Harper hasn’t been himself much of the season. The two-time NL MVP and eight-time All-Star missed most of June with inflammation in his right wrist. He had gone 1 for 14 in four games before Wednesday, when he hit a homer and three doubles, all to the opposite field.

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