The Sierra Club’s San Francisco Bay Chapter is recommending the Oakland Athletics build a new ballpark at the current Coliseum site, arguing that there are too many environmental issues associated with a Howard Terminal waterfront location. (more…)
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Oakland shifts course, looks to sell Coliseum site to Athletics
With city revenues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Oakland is now looking to sell its half share of the Oakland Coliseum site to the Oakland Athletics after opposing such a sale when initiated by the team and Alameda County. (more…)
A’s may delay, alter future Oakland ballpark plan
A planned new Oakland ballpark plan for Howard Terminal may end up being delayed or even scrapped, as the COVID-19 pandemic and underlying economic uncertainty will certainly impact facility planning for the Athletics. (more…)
Lawsuit Filed to Block Fast-Tracking of Howard Terminal Ballpark
A lawsuit has been filed over the Oakland A’s proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, as a group opposes an application to make the project eligible for an expedited judicial review process if it faces a legal challenge over environmental concerns. (more…)
Future of MLB Game Broadcasts Still Being Developed
The future of MLB game broadcasts is still being developed, as teams explore a variety of strategies to reach listeners and viewers while also monetizing a valuable asset. (more…)
Las Vegas Ballpark Earns Praise in Big League Weekend
Las Vegas Ballpark hosted its first Big League Weekend over Saturday and Sunday, earning plenty of praise from Oakland A’s players and front office executives along the way. (more…)
Port Director: We Can Make Howard Terminal Ballpark Work
In comments this week, the executive director of the Port of Oakland expressed his belief that a new Oakland A’s ballpark could be built at Howard Terminal without interfering with existing port operations. (more…)
A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Push Takes Another Step Forward
The Oakland A’s push to build a new ballpark at Howard Terminal has taken another step forward, with the Oakland City Council approving an agreement that allows an environmental review to be released. (more…)
Oakland A’s COO Chris Giles Resigns
Oakland A’s COO Chris Giles has resigned from his position with the team in order to launch his own venture, according to an announcement issued by the A’s on Monday. (more…)
Best of 2019, #8: A’s Continue Howard Terminal Ballpark Pitch
We end 2019 with a countdown of the 10 biggest stories of the year on Ballpark Digest, as chosen by editors and partially based on page views. Today, #8: the Oakland A’s continue their push for a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)
Alameda County Opts to Sell Share of Coliseum Site to A’s
Alameda County is proceeding with a sale of its half-share of the Oakland Coliseum site to the Oakland A’s, as supervisors unanimously advanced the deal Monday. (more…)
Alameda County to Vote on Oakland Coliseum Land Sale Monday
The Oakland A’s effort to gain control of the Oakland Coliseum site is expected to move forward Monday, when Alameda County votes on selling its half-share to the team. (more…)
Former Oakland Coliseum Executive Charged with Felony Conflict of Interest
Criminal charges have been filed against former Coliseum Authority executive director Scott McKibben, as Alameda County prosecutors allege that he violated California conflict-of-interest laws by seeking a fee for helping to negotiate RingCentral Coliseum naming rights. (more…)