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…)
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No, the A’s aren’t on the move to Las Vegas–yet
The Internet abhors a vacuum, and with little information leaking regarding negotiations between the city of Oakland and the Athletics ownership over a new Howard Terminal development, any little comment by the likes of Commissioner Rob Manfred is taking widely out of context. (more…)
A’s, casino owner Ruffin to chat Las Vegas Festival Grounds ballpark Tuesday
Las Vegas casino owner Phil Ruffin will be in the Bay Area tomorrow to discuss a new Las Vegas Festival Grounds ballpark with management of the Oakland Athletics. (more…)
Las Vegas lands revamped Triple-A Triple Championship Weekend
Las Vegas Ballpark and the Las Vegas Aviators (Pacific Coast League) will host the inaugural Triple-A Triple Championship Weekend Sept. 30–Oct. 2, 2022, as Minor League Baseball unveils a new playoff format. (more…)
Vegas investor says A’s have “strong interest” in Tropicana site
A Las Vegas real-estate investor controlling the Tropicana site on the Strip has met with the Oakland A’s and says they have a “a very, very strong interest” in a new ballpark development there. (more…)
Kaval: We’re down to two potential sites for new Vegas ballpark
Dave Kaval says the Oakland A’s are focusing on two sites for a potential new Vegas ballpark, but three additional sites are still in play–so basically there’s little new on the venue front for the team. (more…)
As new Oakland ballpark plan moves forward, Las Vegas becomes long-shot bet
With plans for a new Oakland ballpark and $12-billion development progressing, odds of an Athletics move to Las Vegas are much worse–for now. (more…)
Polling gauges support for A’s move to Las Vegas
A poll of 17,151 people indicated varying levels of support for the Oakland Athletics moving to Las Vegas, with plenty of interest on both the personal and corporate levels. (more…)
A’s succeed in launching bidding war in Las Vegas
With team ownership making an offer on a Strip property and Howard Hughes Corp. officials willing to discuss free land for a Summerlin facility, it appears the Oakland Athletics have succeeded in launching a bidding war for a new Las Vegas ballpark. (more…)
A’s to narrow field of Vegas sites after playoffs; three sites cited by locals
With negotiations between Oakland and the team over a waterfront ballpark going poorly, the Oakland Athletics’ Dave Kaval says the team will announce finalists for the location of a potential new Las Vegas ballpark after the MLB playoffs. (more…)
A’s brass resumes Vegas runs, continues talks with Oakland
The Oakland A’s are back in Las Vegas while continuing talks with Oakland over a downtown waterfront ballpark, as John Fisher and Dave Kaval continue their efforts on a new ballpark. (more…)
State funding on tap for new Oakland ballpark?
A point of contention between Oakland and the Athletics has been who will pay for Port of Oakland infrastructure upgrades for a new ballpark. Now it looks like the state may step in and fund many of the changes. (more…)
Oakland presents term sheet for new ballpark; A’s immediately reject it
As was expected from positions taken before today’s vote, the Oakland City Council has approved a preliminary term sheet for a new Oakland A’s ballpark–but team President Dave Kaval is rejecting those terms. (more…)