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Welcome to Q & D.A., a brand-new interview series hosted by Damon Amendolara — one of sports media’s most insightful and skilled conversationalists. In this long-form series, D.A. sits down with fascinating minds to explore the “why” behind the biggest issues in sports, society, and beyond.

In Episode 1, D.A. welcomes Dan Moore, Bay Area native and author of a powerful piece for The Ringer about the Oakland A’s displacement to Sacramento. As a lifelong A’s fan, Moore brings personal passion and sharp analysis to this strange, painful relocation saga. Together, he and D.A. unpack:

-The awkward “limbo” year in Sacramento

-Why Kings fans feel uneasy about “inheriting” someone else’s team

-The history of near-relocation in Sacramento and how it shapes this moment

-How A’s ownership continues to sabotage fan engagement

-A raw, emotional, and insightful conversation that sets the tone for a must-watch series.

The Oakland A’s are GONE. After 57 years, they ditched their crumbling stadium and moved to Las Vegas, leaving behind what might be the WORST stadium in MLB history. But WHY did it come to this? How did a stadium that once hosted dynasties, Hall of Famers, and some of baseball’s BIGGEST moments become an empty, sewage-leaking embarrassment?

The answer lies in decades of neglect, bad decisions, and an owner who seemed determined to run the team into the ground. To understand how the Coliseum fell apart, let’s go back to where it all started.