Overview

• Sunday's celebration circled Raimondi Park as fans chanted and players waved from convertibles and floats.
• The upstart club was founded two years ago by lifelong A's fans after the MLB team announced plans to leave Oakland, competing in the independent Pioneer League.
• Oakland clinched the championship by rallying from a 0–2 deficit to win three straight games in the best-of-five series.
• Team officials emphasized a pledge to remain in Oakland and positioned the Ballers as a community rallying point.
• Founders said they plan to return next season, acknowledged financial constraints typical for independent teams, and expressed hope to stage a game at the Oakland Coliseum.