2. Oakland Athletics (@Athletics)
Followers: 325,814
Best recent tweet:
And I ran. I ran so far away. pic.twitter.com/1Hvk21rRbt
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) June 1, 2016
The Athletics have so perfectly captured the youthful voice that encapsulates NBA Twitter, that it’s hard to not have a good time reading their tweets. Despite a lack of star power, the A’s have no trouble making even the mundane exciting.
Just look at this perfect use of a poll.
Using this photo as an album cover, we asked for band names on Instagram and you delivered... pic.twitter.com/s87FHH9pqP
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) May 31, 2016
Time to vote, the duo should be named...
— Oakland A's (@Athletics) May 31, 2016
It’s also nice to see that the A’s haven’t resorted to posting Brad Pitt Moneyball gifs as the team continues to rebuild.
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