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Evan Drellich
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Senior Writer, The Athletic
New York
Beats
astros, major league baseball sports, houstonmlb, baseball
Do not do on the ground reporting
Content
By Evan Drellich Verified| The Athletic Verified WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - On Opening Day in West Sacramento, the Athletics asked a sold-out crowd to honor the late Rickey Henderson with 24 seconds of silence, a nod to his uniform number. The voice making the request belonged to Amelia Schimmel, a 38-year-old Oakland native now in her sixth year as the team's public address announcer. Nearby in a suite at Sutter Health Park sat Joanna Schimmel, the assistant director of media relations for the Chicago Cubs.
By Sahadev Sharma Verified, Evan Drellich Verified| Daily Herald Verified The Cubs' Carson Kelly reacts after hitting a double against the Athletics during Monday’s game in West Sacramento, Calif. AP WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Carson Kelly thought he might have a chance at a cycle once he touched first base. But the catcher didn’t think it was a good chance, and he certainly didn’t realize he would become the first Cubs player to achieve the feat in 32 years.
By Evan Drellich Verified| The Athletic Verified WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. - If you cruised through the Sutter Health Park concourse in the early innings Monday night, if you moved past all the A's jerseys on the just-a-bit-too small walkways and then sat with the picnickers on the lawn in right field, you could start to see it: The vision the A's are selling in Sacramento. A's fans were everywhere in a stadium never meant for Major League Baseball. And at the start of the game, few people seemed ready to riot over the team's exit from Oakland.
Company Info
The Athletic
The Athletic Community, founded in 2013 and based in Portland, Oregon, is a sportswear company dedicated to building meaningful relationships through durable, active-lifestyle products. The company emphasizes community and celebrates movement, whether by bike, foot, or other physical activities. The Athletic Community specializes in athletic apparel and accessories, offering technical tees, casual clothing, and performance-oriented wear. Their product range includes workout gloves, foot bands, arm sleeves, body mats, and high-quality sport socks. Many items are available as limited editions, with styles rotating frequently to keep the offerings fresh. The brand appeals to individuals seeking both casual and technical clothing for sports, outdoor activities, and everyday wear, reflecting Portland’s active lifestyle culture. Currently, The Athletic Community is promoting a 30% off "Moving Sale" to celebrate its relocation to N. Williams Ave. in Portland. The company is backed by investors like O’Reilly AlphaTech Ventures and competes with other brands in the athletic apparel market.
San Francisco, California, United States
+1 650-464-1363
Founded: 2016