Athletics games have been a constant thorn in the side of opposing announcers throughout the 2025 season. On Tuesday night, that was the case for Texas Rangers announcer Dave Raymond.
During the top of the fourth inning of Tuesday night’s game, Raymond noted the struggles the Athletics had while hitting with runners on base during Monday’s game.
“Last night, Oak — Oakland — last night the Athletics, itinerant Athletics, 1-for-16 with runners on base,” he said.
Last Dive Bar shared the clip on X along with a helpful definition of “itinerant,” “traveling from place to place.”
Dave Raymond always gonna get his jabs in. (He’s not a fan of the relocation)
“Last night OAK…Oakland…last night the Athletics (itinerant athletics)”
Itinerant: traveling from place to place https://t.co/4DcWfx9aUi pic.twitter.com/5mZv6daXIK
— Last Dive Bar 🏟 (@LastDiveBar) July 23, 2025
During Monday’s game, Raymond also caught himself referring to the Athletics as “Oakland” on multiple occasions while also referring to them as the “Wandering Athletics” before the game.
“Rangers…playing host tonight to the wondering Athletics.”
Love the Rangers broadcast!!!
Dave Raymond regarding saying Oakland numerous times:
“The best part is, I didn’t even mean to say Oakland…like the Orioles.” pic.twitter.com/Plj7VD4ZGU
— Last Dive Bar 🏟 (@LastDiveBar) July 22, 2025
This is not the first time Raymond has commented on the Athletics situation. When the Rangers were playing the Athletics in April, he called them the “homeless Athletics” while also criticizing the decision not to identify as Sacramento while playing there.
Raymond is far from alone.
Whether commenting on the team’s name or the many flaws in the setup of their temporary home ballpark, the Athletics have been a punching bag since the start of the season, if not before.
Smart money says that more criticism is on its way.