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…)
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…)
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…)
Team President Dave Kaval told players in training camp that there are four potential sites for a new Oakland Athletics ballpark, including the current Oakland Coliseum site. (more…)
After years of pursuing ballparks in other locations, it appears that Oakland A’s are taking a more active approach in their home city. (more…)
Oakland officials are expressing confidence that they can keep the Oakland A’s in town, and they appear to have a key backer in commissioner Rob Manfred. (more…)
On Thursday, the Oakland A’s toured the Howard Terminal site for a pitch on a new ballpark. After the tour, questions remain as to whether the team is actually interested in that location. (more…)
Talks about a new ballpark in Oakland are back in the spotlight, as the Oakland A’s are expected to meet with city officials about the Howard Terminal site. (more…)
Oakland Athletics co-owner Lew Wolff has no interest in participating in a development at the O.co Coliseum site, preferring instead for the existing layout of open parking surrounding a new ballpark. (more…)
With the Oakland Raiders planning for a new L.A.-area stadium and Alameda County refusing to play ball, the future of Coliseum City and a new Oakland A’s ballpark remains to be seen. (more…)
The best record in baseball and a recommitment to Oakland are generating dividends for the Oakland Athletics, as attendance at O.co Coliseum is up and prospects are bright for a new ballpark. Last season the A’s drew 22,337 fans per game. This year that number is up to 24,626 fans per game; a pretty good […]
We may have new players in the ongoing Oakland Athletics ballpark drama: three potential new ownership groups, including one that includes Golden State Warriors owners, are interested in buying the team and building a waterfront ballpark. We already knew that Clorox chairman and CEO Don Knauss and former Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream boss T. Gary […]
An ambitious plan to make over the current Coliseum site with new Oakland A’s and Oakland Raiders facilities is hitting some political turbulence over the financials. Oakland officials are pushing a Coliseum City plan for the current site of the O.Co Coliseum and Oracle Arena; it calls for a new A’s ballpark, an Oakland Raiders […]
