Oakland Athletics homestand highlights

Oakland Athletics homestand highlights.

September 17th, 2018

TUESDAY, SEPT. 18 | 7:05 P.M.
CHEVY FREE PARKING TUESDAY: Fans will enjoy free parking, courtesy of Chevy.  
SHARKS/A'S SCARF: Fans with a special ticket will receive a Bay Area Unite: Sharks/A's scarf. Former Sharks player Jonathan Cheechoo will throw the ceremonial first pitch. 
A'S VOLUNTEER TEAM: The A's Volunteer Team will go to the Oakland Zoo from 9 a.m. to noon to take part in a habitat restoration and enhancement project.  
A'S AMIGOS: Kids from the Unity Council will meet with an A's Spanish-speaking player during a pregame field visit. 
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 19 | 7:05 P.M.
CAL VS STANFORD NIGHT: The A's will host Cal vs Stanford night at the Coliseum. Fans with a special ticket will receive a cobranded A's hat.
ESPORTS TOURNAMENT: Beginning at 6 p.m., the A's will host a special eSports showcase event between Cal and Stanford eSports teams in Shibe Park Tavern. The teams will compete in two tournaments, including League of Legends and Overwatch. The SF Shock Overwatch team will join the eSports tournament and will be available for autographs and photos. A portion of every Cal vs Stanford Night special ticket will be donated to the Women in Gaming initiative.
GREEN STAMPEDE: The A's will welcome the Green Stampede Homework Club to the Colisem for the final time this season. Students will watch batting practice from the field. Through Green Stampede, elementary school students visit the ballpark to receive help with their homewrk from tutors and aides and then stay for the game.
VOLUNTEER TEAM APPRECIATION: The A's will host members of the A's Volunteer Team and recognize them ingame. 
THURSDAY, SEPT. 20 | 12:35 P.M.
DAVE STEWART AWARD: A's utility man Chad Pinder will receive the 2018 Dave Stewart Award for Community Service, which is given annually to an A's player in recognition of charitable contributions throughout Northern California and across the nation. Dave Stewart will present Pinder with the award during an on-field, pregame ceremony.  
OAKLAND COLISEUM GOLDEN EMPLOYEES: Prior to the start of the game, the A's will recognize five Oakland Coliseum staff members who have worked at the facility for 50 years. Each "Oakland Coliseum Golden Employee" will be presented with a plaque and custom jersey. 
FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 | 7:05 P.M.
STATE OF THE A'S: A's Access members will hear from Billy Beane, David Forst, Dave Kaval, and Chris Giles during the exclusive State of the A's event from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Eastside Club.
SEAN MANAEA BOBBLEHEAD: 15,000 fans will receive a Sean Manaea no-hitter bobblehead giveaway, courtesy of NBC Sports California.
PORTUGUESE HERITAGE NIGHT: The A's will celebrate Portuguese Heritage Night at the ballpark. Fans with a special ticket will receive an A's Portuguese Heritage Stomper bobblehead and access to a pregame party in Championship Plaza.
FAN APPRECIATION WEEKEND: As part of Fan Appreciation Weekend, presented by Chevron ExtraMile, fans will be randomly selected throughout the game to receive prizes like A's memorabilia, a 2019 suite, an iPad, gift cards, and more. 
SATURDAY, SEPT. 22 | 6:05 P.M.
EQUIPMENT DRIVE: The A's are teaming up with Pitch In For Baseball to host an equipment drive at the Coliseum. Fans who bring new or gently used baseball and softball equipment to C Gate, D Gate or the BART Plaza Entrance will receive two free tickets to that night's game. All equipment will go to the Oakland Athletic League.
JERSEYS OFF THEIR BACKS: Forty lucky fans will receive the jersey off an A's player following the game.
POSTGAME FIREWORKS: Following the game, fans are invited to the outfield grass to enjoy a 50th anniversary season fireworks display, as part of Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Chevron ExtraMile. 
SUNDAY, SEPT. 23 | 1:05 P.M.
SEASON TICKET MEMBER PARADE: Season Ticket Members will enjoy a parade on the field prior to the game.
KIDS APPRECIATION DAY: To cap off Fan Appreciation Weekend presented by Chevron ExtraMile, A's will celebrate Kids Appreciation Day. Kids will be randomly selected throughout the game to win prizes like A's memorabilia, an electric scooter, a bicycle, and more.
A'S PLAYERS FAVORITE THINGS BASKETS: The A's Wives will auction off baskets of their husbands' and partners' favorite things behind Sec. 121. Proceeds will benefit Camp Reel Stories.