With the end of the Nevada legislative session fast approaching, the Oakland A’s braintrust was on hand in Carson City to personally meet with legislators to urge passage of $380 million in public money for a $1.5-billion Las Vegas ballpark. (more…)
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Legislators debate new Las Vegas ballpark; Sacramento to host A’s?
With the Oakland Athletics front office a no-show, a joint committee of Senate and Assembly members of the Nevada Legislature discussed the merits of a bill authorizing some $380 million in public funding for a new Las Vegas ballpark. (more…)
Draft of A’s ballpark funding bill released
The Nevada Independent has published draft language for an Oakland A’s ballpark funding bill that could be presented to the Nevada Legislature as soon as today, language that contains few surprises. (more…)
Oakland, government bodies reach tentative deal on new A’s ballpark public funding
The Oakland Athletics ownership, state officials and Clark County commissioners have reached a tentative deal on new A’s ballpark public funding plan at a lower dollar figure than originally pitched by the team. UPDATED! (more…)
New Vegas A’s ballpark one step closer with Bally’s announcement
While today’s news doesn’t address the elephant in the room—state and Clark County funding–progress on a new Vegas A’s ballpark is made with the announcement of a deal between the MLB team, Bally’s and GLPI regarding the Tropicana site. (more…)
A’s, Bally’s reach deal on new Strip ballpark
The rumors about the Oakland A’s shifting course on a new Strip ballpark were true, as the team and gaming giant Bally’s Corp. have a tentative deal for a new $1.5-billion facility at the Tropicana site in Las Vegas — but a request for public money will still impact the deal. (more…)
A’s rethinking new Vegas ballpark plan?
With the likelihood of state and Clark County approval for a new Vegas ballpark down to the wire, the Oakland Athletics are reportedly circling back to previously rejected facility plans that would be cheaper to implement. (more…)
A’s land purchase could lead to new Vegas ballpark
The Oakland A’s have entered an agreement to buy 49 acres at the former Wild Wild West property off the Strip, with team officials saying their priority now is developing a new Vegas ballpark and additional offerings. (more…)
2023 Triple-A Championship set for Las Vegas
Should be a blast: The 2023 Triple-A Championship game returns to Las Vegas, as the playoff winners from the International League and the Pacific Coast League will square off in a winner-takes-all match at Las Vegas Ballpark. (more…)
Las Vegas to A’s: No $, plenty of warm fuzzies
A trip to Las Vegas by Oakland A’s ownership yielded plenty of warm thoughts and promises of soft support from local businesses, but the team remains far from any meaningful financial contributions toward a new ballpark in Sin City. (more…)
On cue: A’s leaders in Las Vegas today
When negotiations for a new Howard Terminal development slow down, the Oakland A’s ownership has a familiar card to play: head to Las Vegas and hint at a future move. Guess who’s in Sin City today? (more…)
A’s confirm: We’re still focused on new Oakland ballpark
Oakland A’s GM David Forst confirmed what we’ve been reporting consistently: team ownership is focused on a new Oakland ballpark, with Las Vegas serving as a Plan B–for now. (more…)
Vegas politicos throw cold water on A’s ballpark public funding
Less than a week after MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed optimism about an Oakland Athletics move to Las Vegas, city and Nevada politicos threw cold water on the notion of any A’s ballpark public funding. (more…)