Moneyball: Scenes from the movie were filmed this week at Oakland Coliseum. Brad Pitt showed up. The crowd cheered louder than they have all season for the 51-49 Athletics. “If it seemed like a big deal for Oakland and its beleaguered baseball franchise, that’s because it was. Even with the waiting, the chill and the tedium, Oakland loves being worthy of a major Hollywood production … This week is a chance to restore buzz to what’s become a faceless franchise — except, of course, for Beane, who’s played by one of the most famous faces on the planet.” [Contra Costa Times]