A’s Weekend Preview update
By DANIEL DULLUM
Sports Radio Service
Thursday, April 14, 2016

THIS JUST IN …
On Saturday, Oakland Alameda Coliseum and Oracle Arena will host dual events, when the Oakland Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals at 1:05 p.m. and the Golden State Warriors open their NBA postseason play at 12:30 p.m.

In a statement from the A’s, the team highly recommends traveling to the Coliseum by BART and Capitol Corridor. If arriving by vehicle, please note there will be limited parking and an increased parking price of $40, the price being charged for the Oracle Arena event. Parking will be limited and fans will be turned away from parking once lots are full. Coliseum parking lots open at 9 a.m. and ballpark gates open at 11:05 a.m.
Saturday’s game will throwback to the BillyBall era when 15,000 fans receive a Stephen Vogt 1981 Replica Jersey, presented by Cache Creek Casino Resort. The A’s have postponed the Play Ball 5K to Sunday, July 17 due to the dual event.

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Given the Oakland Athletics’ extensive use of its disabled list over the last few seasons, it’s only fitting that the Swingin’ A’s have settled on a new healthcare provider.

The A’s announced that Sutter Health has entered into a multiyear partnership of undisclosed length with the club, and the announcement stated that the A’s and Sutter Health will “promote health and wellness initiatives,” including a new youth wellness program.

This weekend, the A’s host Kansas City for a three-game set at the Oakland (formerly O.co) Coliseum. On MLB’s Jackie Robinson Day celebration, right-hander Edinson Volquez will be on the mound for the Royals, facing Oakland left-hander Rich Hill. Game time is 7:05 p.m.

Games on Saturday and Sunday start at 1:05 p.m. Sonny Gray is slated to start on Sunday.

A’s reliever Ryan Madson, a former Royal who helped KC win the 2015 World Series, will be presented with his championship ring and a gold-trimmed uniform worn by Kansas City in its first two games.