Athletics trade speedy outfielder Esteury Ruiz to Dodgers for minor league pitcher / Dodgers get speedy Ruiz in trade with Athletics / Backup grass will be at the ready for ballpark shared by Athletics, Giants' Triple-A club / Athletics lock up Lawrence Butler with seven-year, $65.5M contract after breakout season, per report / Athletics hire ex-Raiders executive Marc Badain as new president for 'pivotal moment' as team plots Vegas move / Athletics extend manager Mark Kotsay through 2028 as team prepares for Sacramento layover / Athletics acquire catcher Pereda from Marlins for cash / Athletics agree to a $10 million, 1-year contract with reliever Jose Leclerc / Athletics sell all season tickets for inaugural year at 14,000-seat ballpark in West Sacramento / Brent Rooker and Athletics finalize a $60 million, 5-year contract