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…)
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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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)
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…)