Overview

• The Athletics are playing their first Bay Area series against the Giants since relocating to West Sacramento for a three-year interim period before moving to Las Vegas in 2028.
• Once known for boisterous Bay Bridge Series crowds, Oracle Park’s attendance is projected below 15,000, highlighting reduced fan engagement post-relocation.
• Key Oakland fan groups, such as the Oakland 68’s, have chosen not to attend, expressing detachment from the team after its departure from the city.
• The Athletics now operate under a city-agnostic identity, wearing jerseys with patches for both Sacramento and Las Vegas, signaling their transitional phase.
• Team leaders, including A’s GM David Forst and Giants manager Bob Melvin, insist the rivalry endures despite the geographic and cultural shifts.