After saying it was a possibility the Oakland A’s could play out of Las Vegas Ballpark on a temporary basis, team president Dave Kaval walked back that assertion, saying that it was more of a hypothetical statement. (more…)
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A’s braintrust plans third Vegas run
The Oakland A’s ownership is planning a third Vegas run in search of some sort of ballpark deal in Sin City after a negotiating session on a new downtown Oakland ballpark goes poorly. (more…)
Who could pay for a new Las Vegas A’s ballpark? It’s a very short list
As John Fisher and Dave Kaval make another Vegas run to determine interest in a new Athletics ballpark, it’s interesting to consider who could possibly ante up a billion dollars for a new retractable-roof facility. It’s a short list, to be sure. (more…)
Topping-Off Ceremony Marks Progress on New Las Vegas Ballpark
The busy offseason for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) was marked by a special occasion yesterday, as the team marked a construction milestone with a topping-off ceremony. (more…)
Could New 51s Ballpark Keep MLB Out of Las Vegas?
Probably not, but that’s not stopping Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman from raising the issue of a new $150-million Summerlin ballpark for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) deterring future MLB expansion. (more…)
Little Reaction to Las Vegas Ballpark Naming Rights Deal Locally
While there’s been some snarkiness in the national press, there’s been virtually no negative local reaction to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority’s 20-year, $80-million naming rights agreement for a new Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark in Summerlin. (more…)
Naming Rights for Las Vegas Ballpark Approved
The Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) took a major step toward a new ballpark on Tuesday, when the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved a 20-year, $80 million naming-rights agreement. (more…)
Naming Rights on Tap for New Las Vegas Ballpark
In another sign that progress is being made on a Summerlin Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) facility, an $80-milion, 20-year naming rights deal for a new Las Vegas ballpark could be approved by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority this week. (more…)
Will new 51s lease yield new Las Vegas ballpark?
Lease negotiations for Cashman Field held bigger stakes than just an assured home for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League): they also may have committed the city to a new ballpark down the line. Representatives of Howard Hughes Corp. and Steven Mack — the potential buyers of the 51s from Derek Stevens […]
Vegas delays 51s lease; future of Cashman Field in doubt
A proposed lease extension to Cashman Field by the prospective buyers of the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) has been put on hold while the city debates the future of the facility. Two years still remain on the existing lease, but Summerlin Las Vegas Baseball Club LLC (a joint venture of Howard […]