The City of Oakland will enter into discussions with the Oakland A’s about its share of Oakland Coliseum property, with the team seeking to take control of the site. (more…)
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Oakland A’s Make Offer to City for Coliseum Property
Hoping to end a legal standoff over a portion of the site, the Oakland A’s have offered to either buy or lease Oakland Coliseum property from the city. (more…)
Alameda County Calls on Oakland to Drop Coliseum Lawsuit
Alameda County wants Oakland to drop its lawsuit over a potential Coliseum land sale before launching any negotiations over the property, a call that comes as their dispute continues. (more…)
Governor’s Signature Moves A’s Howard Terminal Ballpark Bills Forward
The Oakland A’s proposal for a new ballpark at Howard Terminal received a boost last week from California governor Gavin Newsom, who signed two bills crucial to the plan. (more…)
Manfred: No, the A’s Are Not Moving to Las Vegas
This is why politicians and MLB commissioners need to choose their words carefully: After invoking Sin City in a meeting with Oakland officials, Rob Manfred says there are no plans to move the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas. (more…)
Oakland Could Drop Lawsuit Over Potential Coliseum Land Sale
Oakland could drop its lawsuit against Alameda County over a potential sale of Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s, as city officials indicate a willingness to resolve the dispute without litigation. (more…)
Manfred Said to Have Threatened Potential A’s Move to Vegas
In expressing frustration over a recent lawsuit filed by the city, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is said to have warned Oakland officials of a potential move of the Oakland A’s to Las Vegas if legal action halts new ballpark plans. (more…)
Manfred Displeased with Lawsuit Over Potential Coliseum Land Sale
Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is displeased by Oakland‘s lawsuit over a potential sale of Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s, making his concerns know to city officials. (more…)
Oakland Sues Alameda County Over Potential Coliseum Land Sale
Oakland has sued Alameda County over a potential sale of its share of Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s, filing the lawsuit in county Superior Court Friday. (more…)
Howard Terminal Ballpark Plan Takes Another Step Forward
The Oakland A’s proposal for a new Howard Terminal ballpark has taken another step forward, as California lawmakers have approved a bill that streamlines the permitting process. (more…)
Howard Terminal Ballpark Bill Advances
California lawmakers have approved legislation to help Oakland finance infrastructure improvements for a proposed Oakland A’s Howard Terminal ballpark project, sending it to the desk of governor Gavin Newsom. (more…)
Oakland, Alameda Sparring Over Potential Coliseum Land Sale
Alameda County‘s potential sale of Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s continues to draw opposition from Oakland officials, who could take legal action against the county. (more…)
Until Ballpark Situations Resolved, Talk of Expansion Premature
With the news that the Arizona Diamondbacks had explored a move to the Las Vegas suburbs, it was a stark reminder that it’s more than just Tampa Bay and Oakland facing ballpark and market challenges—and MLB expansion may not be the slam-dunk many observers assume. (more…)