This is why politicians and MLB commissioners need to choose their words carefully: After invoking Sin City in a meeting with Oakland officials, Rob Manfred says there are no plans to move the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas. (more…)
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Report: D-Backs Signed NDA With Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that the Arizona Diamondbacks signed a nondisclosure agreement with Las Vegas over a year ago, leaving questions about whether relocation was discussed. (more…)
Until Ballpark Situations Resolved, Talk of Expansion Premature
With the news that the Arizona Diamondbacks had explored a move to the Las Vegas suburbs, it was a stark reminder that it’s more than just Tampa Bay and Oakland facing ballpark and market challenges—and MLB expansion may not be the slam-dunk many observers assume. (more…)
Diamondbacks Eyed Las Vegas Suburb for New Home: Report
Arizona Diamondbacks ownership was pitched by Henderson (NV) officials on a potential ballpark development in the Las Vegas suburb, according to a report in the Las Vegas Review-Journal. (more…)
Stone, Weisbach Revive Las Vegas MLB Plan
There’s been smoke surrounding this issue for months, and now there’s some fire, as reports of an investor group seeking to bring Major League Baseball to Las Vegas are emerging. (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…)
The Future of Cashman Field? Pro Soccer
The Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) will be moving to a new Summerlin ballpark in 2019, leaving the team’s long-time home, Cashman Field. So what will happen to the downtown facility? Its future lies in pro soccer. (more…)
Las Vegas to Host 2018 Winter Meetings
Details are coming out about the 2018 Winter Meetings, which are set to take place in Las Vegas. (more…)
Manfred: Vegas Could Be Potential MLB Market
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says Las Vegas could be a potential Major League Baseball market down the road — if or when MLB ever looks at expansion once Tampa Bay and Oakland settle their ballpark issues. (more…)
Manfred: We Would Consider Las Vegas
With Las Vegas primed to receive its first major sports franchise, commissioner Rob Manfred says Major League Baseball will not rule out an entry in the city. (more…)
Rickey: Cashman Field not long-term option for PCL
After several physical breakdowns in 2015, Pacific Coast League president Branch Rickey III questions whether the rapidly deteriorating Cashman Field, home of the Las Vegas 51s, is a long-term option for his circuit. (more…)
Another new Vegas ballpark plan in the works?
We may have another new ballpark plan for the Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League), as a suburban Henderson developer has brought up the idea of a Cashman Field replacement at the Cadence master planned community. (more…)
Vegas: We’re not paying for new 51s ballpark
Las Vegas officials say the city is highly unlikely to contribute to construction of a new Las Vegas 51s (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) ballpark, forcing team officials to come up with a Plan B. The 51s requested help from the city even though the ballpark is being built in an unincorporated area just outside […]