The Best of MLB's WORST - The Oakland Athletics

[@leaveittobaker]

It's so tough to swallow this situation. I can remember a full stadium for Raiders games, and the concourse where everybody would be yelling "Raaaaaiders". There was a time the A's games were absolutely packed. You could barely walk down the concourse without having to dodge mobs of fans. This is literally the plot of "Major League" in real life. 😢

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It totally is! I've got to rewatch that. You still hear "Raaaaaiders" calls in Oakland to this day!

[@serious261]

😢

[@bishopalexander6617]

Apparently raiders fans don’t even yell it in Vegas. I find it just as obnoxious as the next non-raider fan but to no longer hear echos of “raaaaaaaaiderrrrrrrsss” is a damn shame. They really lost the culture with the move. Fuck John Fisher fr

[@leaveittobaker]

@@bishopalexander6617 couldn't agree more. There was a culture. I had season tickets in the Black Hole from 1995 until they left. And not 30+ rows back, I mean IN THE BLACK HOLE. I was 6 rows from the field. In fact, in 1997, people kept talking about this infamous "Black Hole" and I had no idea what they were talking about. Come to find out, that's where I was sitting. Amazing times. Probably the best when it comes to sports related. I eventually went on to work for the team. 😉

[@ysp1784]

None of them Raider games used to sell out tickets they were always blackouts on local tv

[@brianmccarthy1029]

I’m A’s fan who saw Mickey Mantle play at the Coliseum as a kid. My parents first date was an A’s game at Shibe in 48. I haven’t been to the Coliseum since 95 cause I’ve lived 3000 miles away. But I’m going back for the homestand the first week of May to say goodbye to the Coliseum the place I grew up in and consider home. Thanks for taking me to one of my favorite places on earth.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Stories like yours are tough to hear. I've only been going to games for a few years, but it's hard not to grow attached to the place. I'm glad you get to make one last trip before the A's move. Hope you enjoy!

[@Davidjon1946]

That's why I'm goimg to miss this place and miss this stadium they are making such a horrible mistake

[@brianmccarthy1029]

@@Davidjon1946 It was always my dream that the Coliseum would be venerated one day as much as Fenway or Wigrily

[@notsamhoward]

@@brianmccarthy1029 if theyd torn down that ugly grandstand in centre field it would be so much better

[@michaelnaumann1792]

This comment is amazing, and I’m sorry this happen. Such good memories you have. I know down the road I’m going to remember citizen bank park just how you remember the Colosseum.

[@1GrilledFoot]

Oakland Coliseum is the only MLB stadium I've ever been to where I got yelled at by a staff member for sitting in a significantly worse seat than my ticketed one.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It's the only place I've been yelled at for standing!

[@yeaforbes1]

I wonder if it has something to do with janitorial services- they probably don’t clean the sections that no one has a ticket for

[@beta1177]

I’ve been to quite a few. I got yelled at at Camden yards for the same thing on an empty Tuesday game.

[@metsfan9298]

Lol. Meanwhile at citi field I get yelled at for trying to move down from section 522 to last row of section 422 lol

[@neveleleven2673]

Likely a safety issue

[@justwhy7449]

Last summer me and my cousin would just go to random A's games because they were so cheap. All tickets were like $10-$15 and I remember the food costing more than the seats. It was actually nice despite the stadium being deserted. Weirdest experience at a stadium

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I agree! The Coli is... different. But a great time for not a ton of money. Food and Beers are not cheap though! I almost always pay more for food than tickets.

[@hilltop8286]

I was in Oakland on work-related visit in August 2022, getting around on the BART. When the train pulled up by the Coliseum, I saw how run down and sad the stadium appeared. I grew up in DC in the 60s/70s, and we had the hapless Washington Senators play at RFK Stadium. This video reminds me of the Senators' final seasons in DC, near-empty stands, closed concessions, and a team that seemed to have no hope.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It is really tough to see, but you're right. This isn't the first time we've seen this story.

[@mookiestewart3776]

As an A’s fan and Bay Area native I hope we can have a “coming home” story like you guys one day. People here LOVE baseball and we LOVE our teams/players. When ownership is putting in even a little bit of effort there is simply no place like Oakland to see a professional sports team. When that colosseum is rockin it’s insane the amount of energy we put out. There’s a reason everyone that has played for the A’s says the fans and the atmosphere are the best in baseball.

[@javianjohnson8746]

Seems like the same exact fate that the Oakland A's are stuck in

[@StevenEveral]

John Fisher did to the A's what Eddie Lampert did to Sears: Took a valuable and popular brand and drove it into the ground. As a Mariners fan, it's sad to see what happened to the A's. Yes, the M's will pad their record against the A's this year, but it's just sad, man.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Perfect analogy! The only difference I see is that Fisher did it intentionally. Or maybe he is just as incompetent as Lampert. Who knows!

[@MrThedoodleman]

Growing up I loved our little rivalry. Ichiro was always a joy to watch.

[@mookiestewart3776]

As a Bay Area guy, the rivalry between my A’s and your mariners always felt really wholesome. I never hated you guys like I do the giants , the angels or the Yankees. It was more of a friendly rivalry. I think it’s because our fanbases are kind of similar, we both RESPECT and know the game and love our players above anything else even more than winning. When the A’s weren’t in the playoffs but the mariners were I would always root for you guys and I like to think you all did the same for us , I could be wrong though lol

[@bobpaulinskimasterofwine]

I live in East Bay, get to a few A’s games each year. Love the old beater stadium, it’s so bad, it’s actually good. Sad to see the team go, even if they aspire to be awful.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I agree wholeheartedly. The stadium is old, they're intentionally tanking the team, but games are still fun!

[@MrTonyromo5oo]

In the shot of the footbridge at 0:03 if you look all the way to the right and zoom in, you’ll see a blue W and a W on top and C on bottom. That’s my job! Cool to spot in a video

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

That's awesome!

[@bluedyeno1]

As someone that lives in SF, I still try to go to Oakland games as much as possible. Always a blast with the fans.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Totally different than Giants games!

[@mookiestewart3776]

@@AdamDoesNotExistthank you for saying this!!! I’ve tried to explain to people for 25 + years that the vibes at giants games don’t compare to A’s games. Totally different crowd! Wish you could have seen it in some of the glory days , shit was wild

[@ralphs8858]

It was so fun back in the good ol days. And yeah, so different from Giants games...

[@TraceKY]

the writing and editing in this video is fantastic. great video

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you!

[@toonheaded1]

Yup

[@harringtonvo]

The Oakland “Mausoleum” is what my dad called it in the late 70s… I was lucky enough to spend summers here in the 80s to mid 2000s (was even here for the last 3 games of the streak)… sadly, it’s the Oakland Mausoleum again. And it’s all gone to crap. Heartbreaking for an East Oakland native 😢

[@lehockilife]

I'm flying down from Canada in September to experience this myself. Thanks for the content!

[@LILDOGGY9922]

I’m an A’s fan who lives in Oakland. It’s so crazy because I remember the stadium used to have tons of people who would go on a daily basis. I am really hoping everything falls through for Fisher, and the A’s stay in Oakland. I’ll be going to every single game I can this season. It’s so heartbreaking because MLB Baseball was my first love to the Sports world. There are tons of people here in Oakland and the East Bay who wants to keep going to A’s games but doesn’t want to support this ownership anymore. MLB needs to do the right thing

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I hope everything falls through as well. But I'm not optimistic. But it anyone can mess this up, it's Fisher.

[@michaelgriffith4110]

The fan that found the paper was will macneil. He goes to every home game and is known as right field will. Awesome dude if you wanna know more bout the coli or a's. Youll see em out in right field bleachers section 149

[@theoriginalsurferbob]

If there’s ever an award for world champion social misfit, he’s your guy.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

A true hero. I don't know him personally, but that is his twitter in the screenshot. I'm so glad he shared that. It's nice to have a bit more confirmation of what's really going on.

[@ferraridan4883]

Great video ! Greetings from Tennessee and a Yankees fan for life. Sad to see the stadium situation in Oakland. Mt. Davis is the worst.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Cheers to a fellow fan! glad you liked it!

[@nelsonbergman7706]

Expecting to hear Bruce Springsteen sing "Glory Days". I am old enough to remember when the A's were successful. But I also remember the Oakland Raiders.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

That would have been the perfect music choice! Do you remember the Seals?

[@toddstorrar3382]

It's truly sad what this owner has done to our once great franchise. An absolute joke! Will definitely not support them in any way once they leave. And Manfred should be ashamed of himself for letting this happen.

[@andrewgeorgelang]

Excellent video. Loved it man. Greetings from Toronto, Ontario

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you!!

[@nevadadan4113]

Worked for the CHP in Hayward and rode a motorcycle. When my Orioles (or Broncos) were in town I'd work the north end of the Nimitz freeway, one exit from the Oakland Coliseum. Would pull into the Coliseum and watch a few innings of baseball and maybe one quarter of football. Oakland A's fans were always super polite and very respectful. Raiders fans were another story, they were always rude and found something smart-ass to say while I was there. Glad they moved to Las Vegas and glad they still suck. Ill definitely miss the A's moving there though, I have a lot of great childhood memories of the Coliseum...

[@phish66]

Great video. Sad to see a historic franchise in such sorry shape. Surprised mlb lets this embarrassment continue.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you!

[@andrewhums8653]

Was fortunate enough to be in the San Fran/Oakland area last April for work and was able to catch an A’s game. While it’s a shame where things are at with the franchise I’m still insanely thankful I was able to see the stadium and take in some of the history from my childhood.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It's still a great time!

[@TitoTorbellinoVevo]

I was such a huge A's fan as a kid. One of the best days of my childhood was at the Coliseum in the 80s 😢

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

So many stories like yours. Hopefully the memory is still a fond one!

[@GueroPaisa]

I have to go catch a string of games this year. I’m gonna regret it if I don’t. I grew up going to A’s games couple times a year with my pops. You captured what it’s like to see a game so well. Just took a trip and caught a couple giants games against the padres. Watching this made we wish I’d had gone to Oakland instead. Completely forgot about the troths 🤣 Good video dude.

[@mookiestewart3776]

The troughs were a RIGHT OF PASSAGE growing up!! Lol your dad or grandpa or uncle would take you to a game and go with you to the restroom and it was time to man up and do what you needed to do. Don’t be embarrassed there’s a line behind you 😂😂😂

[@Whodatt88]

Man I remember going to A's games on Tuesdays and getting dollar hot dogs and enjoying the vibes this looks like a graveyard lol I live in Vegas now nice to know they are going to be here in a few years!

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

They have some dollar hot dog games this year!

[@worldofnuance]

I've seen a few of your videos before this one and really enjoy you're filmmaking style. Also, really great titles and thumbnails! Keep up the good work, Adam.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! That's an incredible compliment coming from you! Nothing stresses me out more than titles and thumbnails. Not sure if you feel this way, but even when it turns out well, I wish they were better.

[@worldofnuance]

​@@AdamDoesNotExist Yes, I think that's normal to go back and "cringe" at your past work. Some people like to say it's a sign that you're progressing as a creator, so you could take that to heart. Another good thing to remember - your thumbnails and titles though ironically are the one things about your videos that can change long after the video is done!

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

@@worldofnuance Great points, thanks again!

[@bayareadoghouse]

It is crazy that the ushers take their job seriously. Not being acceptable to move closer when the stadium is less than 10% capacity is astonishing. I’ve been asked to sit down with not a single soul behind me. I’m talking 25 rows.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

This one baffles me too. A's games are the only sporting event on earth where I've been told to sit down. I've been told to sit down in the back row of the section. How does that make sense!?!?!

[@naturekid1335]

Wow. This reminds of going to games in the waning years of milwaukee county stadium. Especially in mid- late September when it was often cold, windy and drizzling. Brewers would often be battling for last place and weeknight games were averaging 5-7k attendance. But hey $5 bleachers on thursday and being broke, bored teens, it was still a good time

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Exactly! It's still a good time. It was actually cold and drizzzling for the first part of this game too.

[@karnubawax]

Yup. I remember the Stick in the 70s. Under 2000 wasn't uncommon. $1.50 buds.

[@MyStupidYoutubeHandle]

Awesome video my man. Fellow yanks fan here, would love to see you tour all the stadiums! I’ll miss the Oakland As!

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! I've thought about doing more of that, but living in Oakland certainly makes it easer to do A's games.

[@BasedTaurell]

I’m just getting into baseball. Found a love within mlb the show now I know where to watch some nice cheap games! Thanks

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

You bet!

[@SatchPersaud-sm1gc]

Makes complete sense, I always ride the subway to Yankee games and that thought came to mind watching u walk to the A's game

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It's a bit different than going to Yankees games, but it's still a fun time

[@davidp2888]

I've been an A's fan since the mid 80's and have seen the Coliseum go from a pretty decent park to a cesspool. As much as I hate it now, I'll always love it for the memories I have.

[@Utonian21]

2:41 "don't put your hand on the handrail"

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Yeah, my bad!!

[@davids6898]

The Coliseum was always too big imo. I went back in the Jose Canseco days and the place was packed. But even then it felt empty for some weird reason. I think it’s just way too expansive.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Totally. It's the biggest MLB stadium by a pretty wide margin.

[@theonlydiego1]

It is a relic of the past where NFL teams and MLB teams shared stadiums. I’ve on other videos that arenas, and stadiums without tenants make more money because they can have more concerts and events without having to work around a schedule.

[@Mcdoomin129]

As a royals fan I honestly feel bad for Oakland they played worse than us last season and there leaving Oakland so we’ll see what happens next if it gets better or worse

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Feels like yesterday the Royals were winning the world series. They're another team that belongs right where they are!

[@SippyCupAdventures]

Adam, dude, you should put "Oakland A's" in your title. It's the hottest topic nationally, right now! I will share this on some FB pages, who need to see this. RIP Oakland A's. BTW, as a Sacramento area resident, and A's fan, I am really, really conflicted about them moving here. 🤔

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I updated it! That would be incredibly generous. Honestly the more videos I make, the worse I feel like I am at titles and thumbnails. I really struggled with this one. I can imagine that's a strange feeling, having the A's in your own back yard now!

[@SippyCupAdventures]

@@AdamDoesNotExist Yeah, again, it's aiding and abetting Fisher by putting money in his pocket. But, on the flip side, it's going to be huge for the Sacramento economy, and with the caveat that IF Vegas fails, Sacramento could be their permanent home. Maybe. I watch ALL content about the A's, for now. I am going to post on "Oakland A's Fans for Life" on FB, but, of course FB does not play nicely with YT, so we will see.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

@@SippyCupAdventures It certainly feels like the SAC officials have been the smartest through this whole process!

[@americanbobtail1]

Who cares... Oakland is a woke, crime ridden, dung hole. Business owners and citizens of Oakland, CA have been abused by Oakland's goverment and all businesses have the right to move and relocate their businesses. Stop your draconian whining....

[@SippyCupAdventures]

@@AdamDoesNotExist Holy 💩, look at this video take OFF! Your #1 video now. This A's shit is gold, and I am so happy to see this, as the word gets spread nationally, how sad this whole situation has become. I am enjoying the "circus," I am not going to lie, as I want to see the A's fail, and Fisher get sunk. With that said, the A's themselves, are putting a wrench in this whole process, by actually being competitive on the field! 🤨

[@sbboy333]

Great video, but it’s a terrible stadium mixed with a poorly run city.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! And yes, it sure is.

[@townsendheal8471]

Way to go Oakland ! Zero pro sports teams,down from 3 pro teams 7years ago lmao . Progress.

[@TyranoTortoise]

HEY, Wrigley still has the pee trough! lol

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Hahaha. Of course it does. I should have known!

[@chiroguy98]

In the upper deck restrooms, they have pee troughs that face each other. Weirdest men’s room I think I’ve seen in a stadium. 😂😀

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

@@chiroguy98 No way! That's incredible!!

[@paulbegley1464]

Some traditions never die. More pee to ya 😂

[@pugmalley]

@@AdamDoesNotExist Just think of it as more of a bath tub. Then if you ever see what a bunch of high school kids do at their adult parties when their parents are gone for the weekend they will literally use the bath tub for a three person urinal. (No I never went to those and have only seen the aftermath of them)

[@cardboardcountdown]

great video - need more As game as the season goes on please

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! I've got at least two more planned.

[@maxxlazos1884]

sick a nice concise video. thank you for not making this 37 minutes like most content creators would do

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Glad you enjoyed it! I like watching fast paced energetic videos so I try to make my own that way!

[@goatcheese2664]

Extremely underrated 🔥🔥

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! 🤘

[@johnlozowski102]

Growing up on the East Coast I was a huge A's fan back in the 70s. Reggie and Catfish Hunter ! I used to dream about visiting sunny Oakland to see an A's game. I guess it was all just a dream?

[@IVIVIVIVIVIVIV]

Nice video! Love the editing style

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! Glad to hear it!!

[@jasejourdain6857]

Growing up in St. Louis, it's weird to see a baseball stadium that empty...

[@Frip36]

Sad. Back in the 70's one of the most exciting things for the nation was the Monday Night Football game when it would be in Oakland. Hearing Howard Cosell come on and say, "Welcome to the Oakland Alameda County Colosseum." The Raiders had a magical record on Monday night. Something like 24 - 2.

[@goodlandschugs2727]

This a genuinely great video

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thanks friend!

[@ElstonsGun]

Great video. What’s up with the view count? Anyway, the most expensive part of going to an A’s game seems to be the catalytic converter you’ll have to buy after the game

[@daveclark8337]

The view count reflects the amount of interest in the A's. That's why they're leaving.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

All the more reason to take public transit! And you got here early!!

[@karnubawax]

I went to a pre-season fan fest there one year in the 80s. Decided to park outside to avoid paying. Got my battery stolen.

[@274pacific]

The Bash Brothers were my team as a kid in the 90's. Going to the Coliseum was heaven for a baseball-crazed child like me who didn't care about "amenities" or "aesthetics". The travesty that John Fisher has committed against this team and its history should be LINE ONE of his obituary.

[@bishlap]

Damn shame. I was 10 yrs old in '69 and the Raiders were in the midst of being the Great Raiders and The A's were just coming to be known as THE A's w/ outlandish Uni's/Players/Owner and NICKNAMES. Soon there will be no Oakland NFL/MLB Team and for those fans my heart goes out to you. Even though I'm a New Yorker and Yankees/Giants fan, I'll always have great memories of those Oakland teams and how great they were.

[@nachosbellegrande8228]

My favorite part is the cobwebs in the seats in the upper deck. They aren't even pretending that people are going to sit up there.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

People wander up there every game, but you're right, no one stays long.

[@mikecanul]

Lifelong As fan and former season ticket holder here - great video - I said my goodbyes to the team and stadium last season - everything that’s happening is so freaking depressing - SUBBED!

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! It is a real bummer, but great to see the support from MLB fans around the country.

[@Davidjon1946]

The tradition we have makes me so angry to move to a desert with no true fans probably will change and ruin the colors and uniforms

[@mikecanul]

@@Davidjon1946 i agree totally!

[@danfrnk]

this is a great video. love the trail of wire and overall explore vibe. excited to see more from you

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roejogan5094]

As someone who grew up in the east bay going to As games and raider games it makes me really sad to see the colosseum like this

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It's a shame

[@Erlov71]

The John Fisher baseball team

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Sure feels that way!

[@cgimovieman]

I feel your pain. I grew up in the Midwest and I’m a huge Cubs fan, but I’ve lived in Central Florida for the last 26 years. So the Trop in St. Pete is my only realistic place to see MLB games. And I suppose it’s better than if I lived in say Montana or the Dakotas, and had no option at all for a pro ballpark. But…it’s pretty bad just the same. Always listed with the Coliseum as the two worst. I get to a few games there a year (to see other teams play, not the Rays) and the place is always pretty empty. Even when the Rays are doing well. Their fans frankly don’t even deserve the team. One game I was at, the Rays were up several runs by the 7th. A few Rays fans were shouting “Hurry up! We want to go home!” Can you imagine that at some other clubs’ parks?? I’d stay at Wrigley all day if I could. Or even my secondary AL teams’ parks. Many of the Trop’s food stands are typically closed up too when I’ve been there, and certain whole sections for food on upper levels look like ghost towns or abandoned malls. The drive getting there is THE biggest pain in the ass too. The ONLY good thing I can say of it, is with the hot, humid, rainy weather in Florida in the summer months, it is nice to have a roof over your head and slightly cooler conditions to sit in. I don’t even know if a new ballpark, like it looks like will happen now, will solve it either, given some of the fans lackluster attitudes about their own team. As a passionate baseball fan, it’s beyond me. Oh, as those troughs go, I can remember when Wrigley had those. 😂 And they were double that size and stainless steel. They looked like feed bins for cattle. Pretty disgusting. But it used to just be part of the grittiness of that park, and you knew it. They’re gone now, and personally I say good riddance. I think it’s gorgeous what they’ve done with that park the past 10 years. Gentrification? Hey, looks beautiful to me over what it was. Preserving the past, but looking to the future.

[@muddobber6863]

I went and peed in a trough a couple of years ago. It reminded me of the 80s. Also killed some time in a park a 1/4 mile away from the stadium and was told I shouldn't be taking a walk in tnat part of town. Fond memories.

[@kennyfnpowers707]

This was a great video essay. If you never said you werent a fan of the team then I would swear that you are a huge fan of this team.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I was born a Yankees fan, but it's hard not to become a bit of an A's fan through this whole thing!

[@theplayersclub1126]

dude...funny and informative ....solid writing/editing.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you!!

[@tartariantech]

Great video thanks from a brand new sub 🎉

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thanks! Glad to have you here!!

[@wnh217]

Went to a game back in September of ‘23 and had a blast. I personally enjoyed it more than the Giants’ game I attended earlier that week. Of course SF was a way nicer stadium, but the game lacked the atmosphere the Oakland had. There was something about the dilapidated stadium that made it fun. I feel bad for the fans, they didn’t ask for any of this.

[@evilamo]

One of the best tended fields in the majors. I live in Oakland and love going to the games.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Cheers! Maybe I'll see ya out there!

[@karnubawax]

I had a group of friends who lived in Oakland, and they would go to games to cheer on the grounds crew! Seriously! They had signs and everything!

[@JohnNoir8911]

Could def see u at a half mil subs within a year

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! I think that's a bit ambitious, but would be really cool.

[@jonathanlundeen8954]

Have to correct one thing, Miami and the white Sox are worse

[@GuloGulo420]

I'm in no way defending A's ownership, but that employee notebook letter is actually a positive one, I'd say. It's quite obvious why the "Rooted in Oakland" stuff needs to be taken down, can you imagine the shit they would catch if that stuff was still for sale? It'd be a even more of a slap in the face

[@rbalara31]

I've been to that S hole several times and each time it's a blast. Yes, it's a pile but the few fans are some of the best is baseball. I also sat in the front row behind the visitors dugout tunnel for $46, for a double header. Where else can you sit that close for 23 bucks a game? No Where.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Sometimes the dive bars are the most fun!

[@DJFloorPancake]

I've lived in the Bay Area my entire life save for college, been to many an A's game for the good vibes at the worst stadium in sports. The A's deserve better. As another commenter said, we're seeing the movie Major League in real life.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It's so similar!

[@snake510ful]

The fact that I lived in Oakland all my life, (im 26) born and raised, yet the only time I ever went to an A’s game was a field trip my school took us too in middle school after that, ive never went back, or honestly even hear of them, being from the “ghetto” of Oakland, you honestly never hear the A’s being mentioned or seen anywhere in billboards maybe just graffiti here and there haha

[@Kerzun]

Went to the last opening day at Oakland Coliseum, lowest level lines were insane compared to the attendance. Great video though. Sac Athletics all the way

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you!

[@michaelnaumann1792]

Phillies fan here. A lot of fans get upset about the prices of tickets and how much food and drinks are at citizen bank park, but I would take that over this any day. This is upsetting. I love baseball and going to Phillies games for the last 22 years have been one of the greatest things I get to experience. I feel bad for As fans. This is just disgusting.

[@joeybanks961]

Imagine taking a job so serious that you're basically out of a job the next day

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

How about that timing..

[@jeffredfern3744]

There's urinal troughs in the left outfield of Wrigley Field. I went there for a Dead show, and using a trough in that context is horrible. Shoulder to shoulder, head full of LSD. It's not pleasant.

[@Squishmallows24]

I’m a giants fan but sometimes going to those games is a hassle and expensive. When I just wanna relax and go to a game with my kid we to watch the As lol they have cheap tickets

[@lukacola7296]

damnnn this video is great, super underrated

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Glad you think so!

[@SaucyCharmander]

I grew up going to games here, and seeing what fisher has done to this team throughout them has made me so angry, this place when full is the most electric and passionate place to watch a sports game, I was there in 2019 when they broke the attendance record, it’s honestly so sad seeing our team stolen from us by this asshole who doesn’t give a shit about baseball, I wish you could’ve seen this place when it was packed because man it’s truly something special. Thank you for this video we need the world to know, fisher is the problem, always has been and always will be

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I was at the first reverse boycott, and you're right. That was probably the coolest baseball atmosphere I've been in. And I've been in many.

[@Headstonejess]

I always remember about 15 years ago. I went to an A’s game and it was kind of like the same way It is now… there was nobody ever in there. And then to top it off whenever I tried to get closer with better seats day straight up told me let me see your ticket and told me to go back to my seat. There was nobody in the stadium lol. I’m sure times have changed.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I don't understand why they're such sticklers about that. If they don't see you change seats they can't do much. But some of the ushers aren't super nice.

[@guywillis1281]

Just as a fan of the game this whole situation sucks. In a perfect world, everyone has huge, passionate fan bases, successful management, and at the very least can compete to some degree. This is one of the worst professional sports situations I can recall in my entire lifetime.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Same. It's horrible to watch

[@Erlov71]

New seats, new paint, new signs, replacing old/dirty misc. things, a giant screen up on Mt Davis and we’d have been good man.

[@picki7726]

the only cool thing about the A's is that u can catch a game whenever BUT if u want to have a beautiful experience you cross to the city and go to oracle park

[@BryanCarwell]

Daytona International Speedway has metal troughs in all the inside the track bathrooms too 😂

[@lightningdragon1237]

No way I went to this game, Im a red sox fan btw, im the guy in the gray shirt at 5:13 trying to find better seats than what we bought for like $15

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

That's amazing! I hope you didn't get yelled at by any of the staff.

[@lightningdragon1237]

@@AdamDoesNotExist nah we got kicked out after like 2 batters 💀

[@eyesofnova]

Hey Adam, if you're at the coliseum today at the last game, I'm a fan and would really love to meet you. We're in 220 row 10, seats 1-3. Look for the duct tape on the kellygreen hat.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I wish I had seen your comment before right now! I was at the game and just finished editing the video of that day. Goes live at 12:37 today. There are some clips in the video where I was standing right behind you around the 7th inning. What an experience it was.

[@eyesofnova]

@@AdamDoesNotExist it was quite an emotional day for many involved, myself included. I'm sorry we didn't get to meetup, but I'm in the Bay Area so who knows, we may cross paths someday!

[@paulbegley1464]

I remember the days of Charlie O . And the stadium would be packed. Guess those days are gone forever

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

It looks like the last game of the season will be packed. But sad to see there's an end coming.

[@javianjohnson8746]

The Coliseum looks like such a dead zone. Feel bad for the fans whose ownership is treating them like this: horrible stadium that lacks amenities, and also I hear has some security problems too.

[@jacobbyers7914]

I remember even as recently as like 2018 you'd see the Coliseum get absolutely packed for games vs the Yankees... it's so sad man.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

When they try to put a good team out there, the fans show up!

[@vf12889]

Awesome video!

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thanks!

[@richarddunk5140]

Sad to see this. Interesting to think that 4 major teams (A's, Raiders, Warriors, and Golden Seals) playing at the complex at one point. Wish this story had a better ending. Surreal to see an empty stadium 😔

[@richarddunk5140]

On a personal note, the video was well done and captured a lot 👍

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! People forget the Seals but you're right. Oakland has lost a lot of sports teams.

[@matthewbanta3240]

I'm kind of sad that I won't get a chance to see it before it goes. I grew up in Baltimore, and that stadium reminds me of Memorial Stadium. The embarrassment of an owner who constantly threatens to move the team even reminds me of the old Baltimore Colts. I feel sorry for the kids who will soon not have any pro team in their city at all. Seems like they had 3 just yesterday

[@WRic86]

blame the city!

[@mattf3873]

Football, basketball, now baseball.. it's much more of a reflection of the city

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Don't forget Hockey

[@shaunnichols1743]

You left out that the player who just *happened* to get demoted (and another who was benched) wore a "Last Dive Bar" wristband on opening day

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Wristbandgate! I wanted this to be more about the stadium and what it's like going to the games. It's hard to ignore all the fisher stuff, but focusing on it too much just makes me sad.

[@halfcharged50]

Him: maybe the only place where you can pee in a trough Me: *Cough Cough Wrigley Field Cough Cough* In all seriousness I love this video and this channel lol❤

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Yeah there are a bunch haha! Glad to have you here!

[@RedsBigHead]

Nice video guy ❤❤ do the Reds. I'll host you ;)

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Thank you! If I make it out there I'll let you know!!

[@Macquarrie1999]

As a life long East Bay resident it sickens me what happened to my A's. I refuse to be a fan of a Las Vegas team.

[@goldenshark3182]

The Sacramento River Cats stadium, Sutter Health Park, is a better experience, it was built in 2000, and it has a great atmosphere, you should go out there some time (Update: It looks like you did in another video, lol). There’s been many a night where the River Cats out drew the A’s and that’s one reason why they’re moving to Sacramento for at least 3-4 years and hopefully forever. The Sacramento - Stockton - Modesto market is sports starved and the A’s will be treated great and I’m sure they’ll pack the house every night with 10,000+ fans. I think the goal for Sacramento to keep the A’s is to fill the house every night at Sutter Health Park and get a new 30,000+ MLB stadium built in the old railyards downtown. Oh, and the River Cats used to be the A’s Minor League affiliate for years when they first started and won multiple PCL pennants and Triple-A titles with them.

[@Hammer_1969]

Lol, peeing in a trough 20 times during a cup race at Talladega superspeedway is a privilege 😊

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

Hahaha. I believe they still have them at Bristol in some places too

[@CompHits]

I gotta make it out here before they shut this place down

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

If you can, looks like the last game in the Coli is going to be great. 9/26

[@appendix-q6k]

As a Rangers fan and someone who enjoys the sold out atmosphere at the Rangers ballpark when I attend , I feel bad for y’all and the fans don’t deserve this. Ultimately it’s the fans that make a team better. You have a long rich history and it sucks that it’s happening. Will miss the Rangers vs A’s series. Y’all deserve better.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

The last ever Coliseum game is A's - Rangers. Should be a fun one!

[@alg8181]

As someone who lives in Vegas, I don’t want the A’s here. John Fisher is a greaseball. I wish the stadium went to a ballot, because I guarantee the stadium would be voted down. Great video, it’s really sad to see how bad things have gotten with the A’s franchise.

[@dogmechanix]

I get the impression most people (or at least baseball fans) in Vegas don't want the A's and they especially don't want Fisher.

[@lesterthecollector]

Toughs are also in Syracuse dome 😅prolly not for long though

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

I grew up in Syracuse! I heard they took them out of the dome already. Not true?

[@SD-Rob]

They should be in San Jose like the 49ers. I think the Giants blocked it

[@karnubawax]

The Stick in the 70s was even worse. Went to a couple of games when the attendance was below 2000. Fortunately they had a string of owners who actually cared, not to mention are in a city that had not gone to hell in a handbasket and didn't fight the team tooth and nail at every turn. Say all you want about Fisher, but when you lose the A's... AND the Raiders... AND the Warriors... then maybe the location has something to do with it.

[@AdamDoesNotExist]

And the Seals!