Oakland Athletics Trademark New Names for Sacramento Move

The Oakland Athletics are gearing up for a major change as they prepare to move to Sacramento next season. While initial comments suggested they would simply go by “The Athletics” or “The A’s” in their new home, recent trademark filings indicate they may be considering more traditional options.

According to public records from the United States Patent and Trademark Office, the Oakland Athletics have trademarked two new names – the “Sacramento Athletics” and the “Sacramento A’s.” This move has sparked speculation about what the team’s official name will be when they make the move to California’s capital.

While it’s not certain that they will use either of these new names, trademarking them serves as a protective measure for the team and the league. By securing the rights to these names, they can prevent others from using them and have the option to switch to them in the future if they choose to do so.

Some believe that using a geographic identifier, such as “Sacramento Athletics” or “California Athletics,” would be a better option than playing without a market attached to them. However, ultimately the decision lies with the team and what they believe will resonate best with their fans.

The Athletics will conclude their fifty-seven seasons in Oakland at the end of the current 2024 MLB season before making the move to Sacramento. After three seasons in Sacramento, they are set to relocate once again to Las Vegas in 2028. This move will mark the fourth relocation in the franchise’s history, making them a record-holder for the most moves by a Major League team.

As the Oakland Athletics prepare for their upcoming transitions, fans eagerly await to see what name they will adopt in their new homes and what the future holds for the storied franchise.