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The Oakland A's just wrapped up their series with the New York Yankees, meaning there are now only three home games for the team in Oakland remaining before they bolt for Sacramento in 2025. The players have been more reflecive during this final homestand, wearing the kelly green jerseys and switching some of their walk-up songs to Oakland-based artists.
Joey Estes last just four innings against the Yankees on Sunday, giving up seven hits and five earned runs, including home runs to Jasson Domínguez, Aaron Judge, and Gleyber Torres. Following his outing, Estes spoke about what it has meant to play in Oakland.
"All performance aside, Oakland is, this is everything to me. This is my first place that I came to and debuted in front of these amazing fans. It's very strong for them to come out and support, and it's just been great."
Estes walked out to "I'm so Oakland" by Mekanix, a song he heard in the weight room one day and decided to use for his last start at home in an effort to represent the people of The Town.
Aside from the fan support that he has received this season, Estes has also been a completely different pitcher at home this year, posting a 3.26 ERA in 11 starts, while holding a 7.03 ERA in 12 starts.
There are a number of people that we have spoken with that feel that Estes could be the ace of the staff in 2025. The stats don't paint the full picture of the type of competitor he is on the mound. For A's fans that have been around awhile, he's reminiscent of a Tim Hudson or Chris Bassitt type of starter. He may not have the most overpowering stuff, but he's going to go out and get you six innings while keeping the team in the game the majority of the time.
The story of his career has yet to be written.
"Sucks because this is the last year, so it's almost like a part of my story. I won't be able to share that ever again. It was nice to be out there with Oakland fans and experience it for my last time."
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Cowboys WR George Pickens has telling response to question about contract
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Three teams that should pursue a trade for Titans WR Calvin Ridley
As the Tennessee Titans are free falling towards another season as one of the NFL's worst teams, they will likely sell off some of their higher priced players before the NFL's Nov. 4 trade deadline. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley tops the list of available players on the trade block even as he deals with a hamstring injury. Ridley's big play ability makes him an attractive option for teams looking to add another wide receiver. Even though he's been experiencing an up and down season so far - Ridley has only 16 receptions for 290 yards, he surpassed 1,000 yards in each of the past two seasons following sitting out 2022 due to being suspended for betting. So assuming Ridley is healthy enough to remain a trade target, here are the teams that should take a chance on the controversial wide out. Pittsburgh Steelers Aaron Rodgers may have stabilized the Steelers' quarterback position, but that doesn't mean the offense is as consistent as it needs to be for Pittsburgh to truly contend in the AFC. Pittsburgh has only exceeded 30 points twice through seven games. Desperate to increase their offensive output, especially with the defense struggling, the Steelers could use more receiver depth behind DK Metcalf. Acquiring Ridley would provide Rodgers another weapon and make the decision to place double coverage on Metcalf more of a risk for opponents. If Ridley can get back to form, he would unlock an extra dimension for a Steelers team that still holds a comfortable lead in the AFC North. New England Patriots One of the surprising results of the season so far, the Patriots are 6-2 and in first place in the AFC East. But if New England truly hopes to make a playoff push, second-year quarterback Drake Maye may need more at his disposal. To this point, Maye has been forced to work without a true deep threat. And while he's been able to methodically move the ball, Ridley would make his life much easier and stretch the field even more. Seattle Seahawks Another first place team who could use another playmaker, the Seattle Seahawks' offense has started to show signs of weakness in recent weeks. Much like the Steelers, the Seahawks have a legitimate No. 1 wide receiver in Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for October. He's been brilliant with three-straight 100 plus-yard games. However, Seattle has only scored 30 points once in its last four games. Pairing Smith-Njigba with Ridley would make the Seahawks more potent as they approach a stretch of the schedule with pivotal divisional matchups coming up.
Dolphins' Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips address trade rumors after blowout loss to Ravens
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