In discussions of a new ballpark, the Oakland A’s are pitching a transit-oriented plan that could encourage fans to add to the experience of attending a game. (more…)
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Poll Shows Support for New Oakland A’s Ballpark
A new poll shows broad support for a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark near Laney College, with a high number of participants favoring the plan. (more…)
Grady Fuson Earns Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award
Grady Fuson, a Special Assistant to the General Manager for the Oakland A’s, has won the 10th annual Sheldon “Chief” Bender Award. Minor League Baseball presents the award annually to an individual with distinguished service who has been instrumental in player development. (more…)
Business Leaders Show Support for A’s Ballpark Proposal
Oakland business leaders are getting behind a proposed new Oakland A’s ballpark, and in the process are urging elected leaders to work with the team. (more…)
A’s Preferred Ballpark Site Draws Some Concerns
Since the Oakland A’s announced a site near Laney College as their preferred choice for a new ballpark, some Oakland officials have expressed their concerns. (more…)
Athletics Pick Laney College Site for New Privately Financed Ballpark
The Oakland Athletics have selected a site near downtown Oakland and Laney College for a privately financed, $500-million 35,000-seat ballpark, as the team proceeds with a replacement for the Oakland Coliseum. (more…)
Concerns Raised Over Potential A’s Ballpark at Peralta Site
As the Oakland A’s continue to consider building a new ballpark at the Peralta site, concerns are being raised about how a potential project would affect a nearby neighborhood. (more…)
Is Howard Terminal Out as A’s Ballpark Site?
Howard Terminal has never been an ideal site for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark given the access and remediation issues, and there are reports that the team’s front office has eliminated it from consideration, focusing on the current Coliseum site and what’s called the Lake Merritt site. (more…)
A’s Roll Out Ballpark Survey and Website
As the Oakland A’s continue with the process of seeking a new ballpark, the team is soliciting fan feedback through a survey and website. (more…)
Chancellor Intrigued by A’s Ballpark at Laney College
Though a final site has not been picked, the Oakland A’s could find support from the chancellor of the Peralta Community College District for one of their options. (more…)
Beane: New Ballpark Could Help A’s Keep Players
Following a trade that sent two relievers to Washington, Oakland A’s executive president Billy Beane noted how a new ballpark could help the franchise in the future. (more…)
Manfred: MLB Continues to Wait on Expansion
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is reiterating that MLB will hold off on expanding its number of teams, though he has noted some potential cities for the league to consider. (more…)
Report: A’s Interested in Site Near Laney College
As the search for the site of a new ballpark continues, a report says that the Oakland A’s are appearing to show interest in a location near Laney College. (more…)