### Oakland A's Final Game at Coliseum Leaves Fans Heartbroken

In a poignant farewell, the Oakland A's played their final game at the Coliseum this week, marking the end of an era that has left fans devastated and angry. The last game, held on September 26, 2024, was filled with emotional moments as fans, staff, and players bid their goodbyes. The day was marked by significant events, underscoring the impact of the team's impending move.

Pitcher Mason Miller set the tone by closing out the Coliseum in style with a 104 mph pitch. Meanwhile, a poignant photograph captured head groundskeeper Clay Wood being consoled as he prepared the field one last time after 31 years with the club. The scene was emblematic of the broader sense of loss, with hundreds of others also set to lose their jobs due to the team’s relocation.

Prominent figures in sports and media did not hold back their criticism. Dallas Braden's emotional explanation of the situation to his daughters was heart-wrenching, while Jeff Passan condemned the decision as driven by greed. He stated that MLB and its owners had choices, but they opted for the wrong path, and Chelsea Janes echoed the sentiment by pointing out the present-day recognition of this mistake.

For the city of Oakland, the loss is profound. The A's will be temporarily based in West Sacramento from 2025 to 2027 before making their permanent move to Las Vegas in 2028. This transitional period marks a significant shift for fans who have been loyal through thick and thin.

Adding to the fan's misery was the team's lackluster farewell. The A's official tribute thanked only the Oakland Coliseum, omitting any mention of the fans or the city, with the message notably having replies turned off.

In a sharp contrast, the Chicago Cubs wrapped up their season with a win percentage of .778 at the Coliseum, the best by any team in MLB history. Meanwhile, the Cubs are gearing up for their annual Cubs Con, with tickets now on sale. There are also calls from sports analysts for the Cubs to increase their off-season spending, with free agents like Corbin Burnes and Max Fried being mentioned as potential targets.

For baseball fans, the season concluded with the locking up of all six division races and highlights like Aaron Judge hitting his 58th home run of the season. However, the astonishing quirks of baseball were also evident in games like the Miami Marlins' unexpected win against the Twins despite striking out over 20 times and making multiple errors.

As the dust settles on this emotional and eventful MLB season, Oakland fans are left to reflect on the end of an era, filled with both pride and a deep sense of betrayal.