It was an occasion celebrated in grand fashion, as the Oakland A’s welcomed more than 46,000 fans to their 50th anniversary game on Tuesday. (more…)
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Athletics to Mark 50 Years in Oakland With Free Game
It’s been 50 years since the Oakland Athletics moved to the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, and the A’s are celebrating the occasion with a free game tomorrow and other festivities. (more…)
Alameda County, Oakland to Negotiate Coliseum Site Ownership
In a move that could have implications in the Oakland A’s ballpark search, Alameda County will negotiate with the City of Oakland over its share of the Oakland Coliseum site. (more…)
Promotions Watch: 2018 MLB Throwback Nights
In one of the better promotional trends for 2018 Major League Baseball, several teams will feature throwback nights. The promotions in the works will allow fans to see a unique mix of retro-inspired uniforms, while simultaneously paying homage to history. (more…)
Oakland Coliseum Site Now a Hot Property
The 130-acre Oakland Coliseum site coveted by the Oakland Athletics ownership is suddenly in demand, with car manufacturer Tesla and sports entrepreneur Mark Hall interested in acquiring all or part of the site. (more…)
Oakland Mayor Backs Negotiation Window With A’s
Oakland mayor Libby Schaaf is calling for exclusive negotiation windows with the Oakland A’s for Howard Terminal and the Oakland Coliseum, a move that could give the team more time to decide its preferred new ballpark site. (more…)
A’s Introducing Modern Harvey the Rabbit
Harvey the Rabbit is making a comeback, as the Oakland A’s are introducing a modern Harvey for the 2018 season. He will make his 2018 Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum debut on Opening Night, Friday, March 30. (more…)
2018 Preview: Oakland A’s, Oakland Coliseum
Ballpark Digest is previewing what every MLB team is doing to begin the season, both on and off the field, as the 2018 campaign launches this week. Up next: the Oakland A’s and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. (more…)
Oakland A’s Make Offer for Coliseum Site
The Oakland A’s are making an offer to buy the entire Oakland Coliseum site, but are not ready to commit to building a new ballpark there. (more…)
Who Has The Best Player-Development Facilities? 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, today through next Wednesday. (more…)
A’s Still Considering Coliseum Site for New Ballpark
The Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum site remains under consideration in the Oakland A’s new ballpark search, though the team is evaluating multiple options. (more…)
Oakland Seeks Full Ownership of Oakland Coliseum Complex
The City of Oakland will pursue sole ownership of the Oakland Coliseum complex, a move that could simplify discussions if the Oakland A’s build a new ballpark there. (more…)
A’s to Debut The Treehouse at Oakland Coliseum
A new social space will debut at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum during the 2018 season, as the Oakland A’s have announced plans for The Treehouse. Located above the left field bleachers, The Treehouse will be open to all fans and will feature two full-service bars, standing-room and lounge seating, numerous televisions and pre- and postgame entertainment. (more…)