The Oakland A’s closed on a deal to buy Alameda County’s half-ownership of the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum site for $85 million, as the team pursues a purchase of the other half from the city of Oakland. (more…)
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A’s to regulators: Clean up Oakland waterfront
The Oakland Athletics have filed suit demanding state regulators crack down on a metal shredding business next to a proposed Howard Terminal waterfront, saying that the state fails to prevent toxic emissions affecting the entire area. (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…)
Oakland shifts course, looks to sell Coliseum site to Athletics
With city revenues impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, the city of Oakland is now looking to sell its half share of the Oakland Coliseum site to the Oakland Athletics after opposing such a sale when initiated by the team and Alameda County. (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…)
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…)