Dave Kaval

Oakland A's manager Bob Melvin (left), executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane (middle) and general manager David Forst (right) announce their contract extensions on Oct. 29, 2018. (Ryan Gorcey / S.F. Examiner)

Billy Beane, Bob Melvin, David Forst extensions announced, along with an increase in payroll for Oakland Athletics

OAKLAND -- In the midst of 2015, Marcus Semien's first season with…

 

Stephen Piscotty stands for the national anthem on May 8 as a sign honoring his mother is held in the right field stands. (Courtesy: Oakland Athletics)

Dave Kaval, Oakland A’s and Piscotty family finding a new way to fund an ALS cure

Every time Oakland Athletics right fielder Stephen Piscotty runs out to his…

 

Longtime A's general manager Billy Beane was instrumental in building the team that was an annual playoff contender in the early 2000s. He could be on the outs after 2019.

Bonta Hill: It’s time for the Oakland A’s to embrace change

In some cases, organizational change is a good thing. The Golden State Warriors…

 

Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea, seen here on August 1, 2017, is turning into an ace. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Kolsky: It’s time to adopt the A’s

Entering Wednesday, the Bay Area’s two baseball teams were separated by just…

Oakland Athletics pitcher Sean Manaea, seen here on August 1, 2017, is turning into an ace. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)
The Oakland Athletics selected the Peralta site near Lake Merritt for their new ballpark. (Courtesy Oakland Athletics)

A’s have their preferred site for a new ballpark: Will they start spending on their roster?

OAKLAND — Amid the optimism swirling around the Oakland Athletics following the…

The Oakland Athletics selected the Peralta site near Lake Merritt for their new ballpark. (Courtesy Oakland Athletics)
Ryon Healy hit his first home run in over a month on Wednesday night. (Jacob C. Palmer/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Gossett deals, Healy homers as A’s fly past Giants

AT&T PARK —  Ryon Healy connected on his 20th home run and…

Ryon Healy hit his first home run in over a month on Wednesday night. (Jacob C. Palmer/Special to S.F. Examiner)
Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, seen here in 2017, has seen his offense flounder without Khris Davis. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)

Chad Pinder goes yard again but A’s drop series finale vs. Red Sox

OAKLAND — A day after booming a home run into the plaza reserve…

Oakland Athletics manager Bob Melvin, seen here in 2017, has seen his offense flounder without Khris Davis. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)
An Oakland Athletics promotion team greets passers by at the Eddy and Cyril Magnin bus stop, which has a giant A's hat affixed to the top of its shelter, in San Francisco. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)

A’s following Giants’ blueprint at dawn of Kaval Era

Asked about the Oakland Athletics’ green-and-gold bus stop at Eddy and Cyril…

An Oakland Athletics promotion team greets passers by at the Eddy and Cyril Magnin bus stop, which has a giant A's hat affixed to the top of its shelter, in San Francisco. (Jacob C. Palmer/S.F. Examiner)
Sonny Gray. (Terry Dobbins/Flickr)

A’s manager says team will be ‘conservative’ with Sonny Gray, still undecided on closer

AT&T PARK — After Sonny Gray made just two starts in the final…

Sonny Gray. (Terry Dobbins/Flickr)

Dave Kaval says A’s will announce new ballpark site this year

OAKLAND — Speaking at the club's FanFest on Saturday afternoon, team president Dave…

The A’s desperately need to move away from the Coliseum. With a new president, they might be finally moving in the right direction. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

New A’s president steps in as face of Oakland stadium search

OAKLAND — The hallmark of Dave Kaval’s tenure as the president of…

The A’s desperately need to move away from the Coliseum. With a new president, they might be finally moving in the right direction. (Stan Olszewski/Special to S.F. Examiner)

Quakes will unveil new logo at 40th anniversary party

The San Jose Earthquakes will unveil a new logo as part of…