After years of study and planning, the Oakland Athletics are asking the City Council to make a decision on a proposed waterfront ballpark and development—a decision that may determine whether the team stays or moves. (more…)
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Could New A’s Ballpark Boost Attendance?
Down the road, the Oakland A’s hope that a proposed new ballpark will become a reality and be a factor in improving attendance numbers. (more…)
A’s Back Bill Relating to New Ballpark
Under proposed legislation, the Oakland A’s would receive an expedited judicial review process if a new ballpark project faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (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 Continue to Pursue New Oakland Ballpark
The Oakland A’s are continuing to pursue a new Oakland ballpark, but will have to overcome some obstacles in their ongoing search. (more…)
New Oakland Athletics Ballpark Plan B Is In the Works
After plans for a Laney College area facility were rejected by the Peralta Community College District, team president Dave Kaval says they’ve moved on to the next phase of searching for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark site. (more…)
Oakland A’s Returning to Three Ballpark Site Options
In recent comments, Oakland A’s president Dave Kaval said that the club is now back to considering three sites for a new ballpark in Oakland. (more…)
Oakland A’s to Offer Free Game on April 17
In celebration of their 50th anniversary in Oakland, the Oakland A’s will offer fans a free game on April 17, 2018, when they host the Chicago White Sox. That April 17 matchup will come exactly 50 years after the A’s first game at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (more…)
Peralta Community College District to End A’s Ballpark Talks
The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees has ordered Chancellor Jowel Laguerre to discontinue talks regarding a new Oakland A’s ballpark, putting planning for the facility on hold. (more…)
Oakland A’s Select New Ballpark Design Team
As they proceed with the pursuit of a new ballpark, the Oakland A’s are filling out a design team for the proposed facility. (more…)
A’s Preferred Ballpark Site Draws Some Concerns
Since the Oakland A’s announced a site near Laney College as their preferred choice for a new ballpark, some Oakland officials have expressed their concerns. (more…)
Athletics Pick Laney College Site for New Privately Financed Ballpark
The Oakland Athletics have selected a site near downtown Oakland and Laney College for a privately financed, $500-million 35,000-seat ballpark, as the team proceeds with a replacement for the Oakland Coliseum. (more…)
Report: A’s Interested in Site Near Laney College
As the search for the site of a new ballpark continues, a report says that the Oakland A’s are appearing to show interest in a location near Laney College. (more…)