The Oakland A’s pitch for a new ballpark and surrounding development at Howard Terminal is drawing opposition from the Port of Oakland’s maritime industry, which has several concerns about the plan. (more…)
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Traffic, Pollution Emerging as Biggest A’s Ballpark Challenges
When the Oakland Athletics ownership proposed a new ballpark at an industrial waterfront site, traffic and site contamination were identified as two huge challenges. But the team and the city may have underestimated the challenges ahead on both fronts. (more…)
2019 Preview: Oakland A’s, Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2019 campaign is around the corner. Up next: the Oakland A’s and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities in 2019? We Rank From Bottom to Top, Part 1
The backbone of any successful MLB franchise is a successful player-development system. And these days successful player development means strong MiLB and spring-training facilities. We rank MLB organizations by the quality of their player-development facilities, as updated for 2019. (more…)
Housing a Major Component of A’s Ballpark Proposal
Under their plans for a new Howard Terminal ballpark and Oakland Coliseum redevelopment, the Oakland A’s are proposing 6,000 new housing units, potentially solving a need for the city. (more…)
A’s Tab Aramark as New Coliseum Concessionaire
The Oakland A’s have tabbed a new concessionaire for Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, announcing a multi-year agreement with Aramark. (more…)
MGM Resorts Named Title Sponsor of 2019 MLB Opening Series
MGM Resorts will be the title sponsor of MLB’s 2019 Opening Series between the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners, set for the Tokyo Dome March 20-21. As part of the sponsorship, MGM Resorts’ branding will be featured on a jersey patch on the Athletics’ right sleeve. (more…)
A’s Adjust Howard Terminal Ballpark Design
The Oakland A’s have adjusted the renderings for a proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, unveiling a revised concept that favors a more circular design. (more…)
A’s Partner With Environmental Justice Group As Howard Terminal Talks Continue
As they continue to explore a proposed Howard Terminal ballpark, the Oakland A’s are partnering with the West Oakland Environmental Indicators Project (WOEIP). (more…)
Manfred Expresses Optimism About A’s Howard Terminal Pitch
Although plenty of uncertainty remains, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is expressing optimism about the Oakland A’s pursuit of a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)
Groups Opposing A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Plan
Groups are expressing various grievances over a proposed Oakland A’s ballpark at Howard Terminal, pointing to concerns such as traffic and the facility’s impact on bar pilots. (more…)
Howard Terminal’s History Could Complicate A’s Ballpark Pitch
Environmental issues could complicate the Oakland A’s Howard Terminal ballpark proposal, as the site’s history of heavy industrial uses may require extensive remediation. (more…)
A’s Hire Townsend; Work to Finalize Broadcast Partner
The Oakland A’s have named Chris Townsend radio host and senior broadcast producer, a move that comes as the team works to finalize its radio broadcast partner. (more…)