After years of study and planning, the Oakland Athletics are asking the City Council to make a decision on a proposed waterfront ballpark and development—a decision that may determine whether the team stays or moves. (more…)
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A’s prevail in Howard Terminal lawsuit; still, construction likely delayed
A lawsuit seeking to derail a new Howard Terminal ballpark for the Oakland A’s has been dismissed, but there is still real damage nevertheless: it looks like there’s little chance of a 2023 opening for the downtown facility. (more…)
Stewart makes bid for city share of Oakland Coliseum site
We have another suitor for the Oakland Coliseum site, as former A’s pitcher and Oakland native Dave Stewart is offering $115 million for the city’s half ownership, with the A’s already controlling the other half. (more…)
Sierra Club: Build A’s ballpark at Coliseum site, not Howard Terminal
The Sierra Club’s San Francisco Bay Chapter is recommending the Oakland Athletics build a new ballpark at the current Coliseum site, arguing that there are too many environmental issues associated with a Howard Terminal waterfront location. (more…)
A’s may delay, alter future Oakland ballpark plan
A planned new Oakland ballpark plan for Howard Terminal may end up being delayed or even scrapped, as the COVID-19 pandemic and underlying economic uncertainty will certainly impact facility planning for the Athletics. (more…)
Athletics Setting New Season-Opening Strategy
With the city of Oakland and Alameda County barring all gatherings of 1,000 people or more through the end of March, the Oakland Athletics are exploring how to manage their season-opening series against the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
Best of 2019, #8: A’s Continue Howard Terminal Ballpark Pitch
We end 2019 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, #8: the Oakland A’s continue their push for a new Howard Terminal ballpark. (more…)
Alameda County Opts to Sell Share of Coliseum Site to A’s
Alameda County is proceeding with a sale of its half-share of the Oakland Coliseum site to the Oakland A’s, as supervisors unanimously advanced the deal Monday. (more…)
Alameda County to Vote on Oakland Coliseum Land Sale Monday
The Oakland A’s effort to gain control of the Oakland Coliseum site is expected to move forward Monday, when Alameda County votes on selling its half-share to the team. (more…)
Lawsuit Over Potential Oakland Coliseum Land Sale Dropped
The City of Oakland‘s lawsuit against Alameda County over a potential sale of Oakland Coliseum land to the Oakland A’s has been dismissed, ending a legal standoff over the site’s future. (more…)
Oakland Will Negotiate Coliseum Property with A’s
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…)
New for 2019: Ring Central Coliseum
We have yet another name for the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, as the Coliseum Authority has sold naming rights to the local tech firm for three years at $1 million a year, with a fourth option year. (more…)
Pondering the Future of the Oakland Coliseum
Lost in all the excitement about plans for a new Howard Terminal ballpark unveiled by the Oakland Athletics and Bjarke Ingels Group last week is a radical proposal to make over the current Oakland Coliseum site. The big question: Is the Coliseum worth saving? (more…)