San Jose Giants, Oakland Ballers begin new Battle of the Bay as minor league baseball embraces major rivalry

SAN JOSE — Orange and black. Green and gold.

“Let’s go, Giants!” “Let’s go, Oakland!”

If you closed your eyes – or opened them at the right time – on Wednesday night in San Jose, it almost felt the same.

The Bay Bridge Series – or the Battle of the Bay, whichever you prefer – is no more. The now-former Oakland A’s made sure of that when they picked up and moved on to Sacramento for a layover that will allegedly end with the final destination of Las Vegas. 

Flags are flown...