More progress on development of a new Las Vegas ballpark for the Oakland Athletics, as the MLB team hires CAA ICON as owner’s representative for the proposed new venue on the iconic Strip. (more…)
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A’s temporary home status grows murkier
The circumstances surrounding an Oakland A’s temporary home grow murkier by the day, as Oakland officials announce a pretty steep price for the team to remain at the Coliseum before a move to Las Vegas. (more…)
A’s: New Vegas ballpark will incorporate indoor/outdoor elements a la Allegiant Stadium
As we predicted, the Oakland A’s have shifted the design of a new Vegas ballpark from a retractable roof design to a fixed translucent roof with windows opening to the elements a la Allegiant Stadium, home of the NFL’s Las Vegas Raiders. (more…)
Trop owner: A’s ballpark design moving at a fast pace
Despite the generally negative reaction to an announcement that a new ballpark framework was on the way, the owner of the Tropicana resort says that Oakland A’s ballpark design is moving at a fast pace behind the scenes. Here’s what the rebooted ballpark may look like. (more…)
No surprise: reset announced on A’s ballpark design in Las Vegas
Forget about the renderings distributed by the Oakland front office during the recent debate on public financing: the team is rebooting the A’s ballpark design process and apparently embracing a larger footprint with more capacity. (more…)
Next up in A’s ballpark planning process: Tropicana site prep
Before a new Oakland A’s ballpark can begin the construction process, the proposed site must be readied and clear. That’s why Tropicana site prep is such an important detail, but it doesn’t sound like there’s anything close to a solid schedule in place. (more…)
Now comes the hard part in Athletics ballpark planning
With the dog catching the car, the next phases of Oakland Athletics ballpark planning are at hand, including MLB approval of the move to Las Vegas, a decision on an interim venue, and updating venue design to match the promised ballpark site. (more…)
After state funding, what comes next for new Athletics ballpark?
After Gov. Joe Lombardo signed special-session legislation providing a chunk of funding for a new Athletics ballpark, Oakland team officials may have more clarity on their next actions–but the hard work is just beginning. (more…)
Athletics ballpark bill passed by Nevada Senate; Assembly next
After a day that saw an amended Oakland Athletics ballpark bill easily passed on a 13-8 bipartisan vote by the Nevada Senate, the Nevada Assembly will next take up the issue as soon as tomorrow. (more…)
No vote on Vegas Athletics ballpark until next week
We won’t see a vote on a new Las Vegas Athletics ballpark until next week, as the Nevada Legislature adjourns for the weekend and amendments to the legislation are still being debated by Senate leaders. (more…)
Lombardo calls for special session to reconsider A’s Vegas ballpark funding
Gov. Joe Lombardo has called a special session of the Nevada Legislature for today at 10 a.m. local time to reconsider a bill establishing Oakland A’s Vegas ballpark funding, left unaddressed when the Legislature adjourned Monday. (more…)
State aid for new Athletics ballpark dead–for now
The Nevada Legislature adjourned last night without either chamber taking up proposed financial aid for a new Athletics ballpark, though the bill could be revived via a special session called by Gov. Joe Lombardo. (more…)
Legislators debate new Las Vegas ballpark; Sacramento to host A’s?
With the Oakland Athletics front office a no-show, a joint committee of Senate and Assembly members of the Nevada Legislature discussed the merits of a bill authorizing some $380 million in public funding for a new Las Vegas ballpark. (more…)