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…)
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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…)
A’s, Mariners Expected to Open 2019 Season in Japan
Though it has not been formally announced, the Oakland A’s and Seattle Mariners are expected to open the 2019 season at the Tokyo Dome. (more…)
A’s Continue to Pursue New Oakland Ballpark
The Oakland A’s are continuing to pursue a new Oakland ballpark, but will have to overcome some obstacles in their ongoing search. (more…)
Extended Netting on Tap for Oakland Coliseum, Hohokam Stadium
Another team has unveiled its extended-netting plans for 2018, as the Oakland Athletics announced netting will be installed to the end of the dugouts at the Oakland Coliseum and the A’s spring-training home, Hohokam Stadium. (more…)
New Oakland Athletics Ballpark Plan B Is In the Works
After plans for a Laney College area facility were rejected by the Peralta Community College District, team president Dave Kaval says they’ve moved on to the next phase of searching for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark site. (more…)
Oakland A’s Returning to Three Ballpark Site Options
In recent comments, Oakland A’s president Dave Kaval said that the club is now back to considering three sites for a new ballpark in Oakland. (more…)
Best of 2017, #5: Oakland A’s Ballpark Search
We end 2017 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, #5: The ongoing quest for a new Athletics ballpark in Oakland. (more…)
What’s Next for a New A’s Ballpark? Four Potential Resolutions
With the announcement that the Laney College site for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark is off the table, team management has four options on how to proceed in a post-Coliseum world. We look at all four. (more…)
Peralta Community College District to End A’s Ballpark Talks
The Peralta Community College District Board of Trustees has ordered Chancellor Jowel Laguerre to discontinue talks regarding a new Oakland A’s ballpark, putting planning for the facility on hold. (more…)