Oakland A’s manager Mark Kotsay shines in one of the toughest jobs in baseball The A’s have lost 214 games the past two seasons, but his bosses, players, colleagues and even fans say it could ...

Ross D. Franklin. FILE - Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay watches the action on the field during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, June 29, 2024, in Phoenix.

Manager Mark Kotsay has agreed to a contract extension with the Athletics through the 2028 season that includes a club option for 2029. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation.

Kotsay, a Southern California native, played in Oakland for four seasons, as part of a 17-year major league career. He coached for the A’s for six years in various capacities.

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