As the result of a vote by the Oakland City Council, the Oakland A’s will enter exclusive negotiations about building a new ballpark at the Oakland Coliseum site. (more…)
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MLB Announces Japan All-Star Tour, 2019 Season Opener
Major League Baseball is heading to Japan for the 2018 All-Star Tour, while the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners will square off at the Tokyo Dome to open the 2019 season. The news has been announced by MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA). (more…)
A’s Approved For Exclusive Howard Terminal Negotiations
The Oakland A’s have been granted an exclusive one-year negotiation agreement for Howard Terminal, giving the team time to study the site for a new ballpark. (more…)
A’s Howard Terminal Vote Set for Thursday
The Oakland A’s could take a thorough look at Howard Terminal as a new ballpark site, as an exclusive negotiating window will be considered by officials on Thursday. (more…)
A’s, Rays Face Distinct Challenges in New Ballpark Searches
Last week was marked by the revelation of new information on the latest effort to bring Major League Baseball to Portland. While news about a group of backers behind the push and potential ballpark sites prompted speculation about Portland’s chances of obtaining a team, there is still plenty to resolve before relocation or expansion could be considered. […]
A’s Celebrate 50 Years in Oakland
It was an occasion celebrated in grand fashion, as the Oakland A’s welcomed more than 46,000 fans to their 50th anniversary game on Tuesday. (more…)
Athletics to Mark 50 Years in Oakland With Free Game
It’s been 50 years since the Oakland Athletics moved to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, and the A’s are celebrating the occasion with a free game tomorrow and other festivities. (more…)
Alameda County, Oakland to Negotiate Coliseum Site Ownership
In a move that could have implications in the Oakland A’s ballpark search, Alameda County will negotiate with the City of Oakland over its share of the Oakland Coliseum site. (more…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 MLB Throwback Nights
In one of the better promotional trends for 2018 Major League Baseball, several teams will feature throwback nights. The promotions in the works will allow fans to see a unique mix of retro-inspired uniforms, while simultaneously paying homage to history. (more…)
Oakland Coliseum Site Now a Hot Property
The 130-acre Oakland Coliseum site coveted by the Oakland Athletics ownership is suddenly in demand, with car manufacturer Tesla and sports entrepreneur Mark Hall interested in acquiring all or part of the site. (more…)
Oakland Mayor Backs Negotiation Window With A’s
Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf is calling for exclusive negotiation windows with the Oakland A’s for Howard Terminal and the Oakland Coliseum, a move that could give the team more time to decide its preferred new ballpark site. (more…)
A’s Introducing Modern Harvey the Rabbit
Harvey the Rabbit is making a comeback, as the Oakland A’s are introducing a modern Harvey for the 2018 season. He will make his 2018 Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum debut on Opening Night, Friday, March 30. (more…)
2018 Preview: Oakland A’s, Oakland Coliseum
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches this week. Up next: the Oakland A’s and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (more…)