A’s announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move
2 weeks ago

A’s announce 3-year Las Vegas sponsorship as club looks toward future move

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Athletics will play in Northern California for at least the next three seasons, but will also represent their future home in Las Vegas and brought four of their star players to drive home that point. Players will wear a patch with Las Vegas’ official logo on their left sleeves beginning in the regular season. “Every time one of our players gets up to bat now, you’re going to see right in that camera shot ‘Las Vegas,’” A’s owner John Fisher said. He said there will be other events before the move that will “remind everybody on a continual basis that Las Vegas is our home and we will be here shortly.” The A’s, who will play the Arizona Diamondbacks in spring training games Saturday and Sunday at the home of their Triple-A affiliate at Las Vegas Ballpark, brought a quartet of players to the announcement to show off the new patches.

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Manfred calls Athletics’ new park in Sacramento charming but still expects to be in Vegas by 2028
1 month ago

Manfred calls Athletics’ new park in Sacramento charming but still expects to be in Vegas by 2028

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called the Athletics temporary home charming but reiterated he expects the franchise will open its new stadium in Las Vegas in 2028. Manfred recently visited the 14,000-seat minor league stadium in West Sacramento, California, and said the owners of the Triple-A River Cats and Athletics have provided players with “as close to a major …

The A’s clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium
3 months, 2 weeks ago

The A’s clear the last major hurdle for a $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a $1.75 billion stadium on the Strip and bring Major League Baseball to the expanding sports market. “It’s a really significant day in Las Vegas,” Steve Hill, CEO and president of the Las Vegas …

As Vegas stadium costs rise, bank vouches for Fisher family’s ability to foot the bill
3 months, 2 weeks ago

As Vegas stadium costs rise, bank vouches for Fisher family’s ability to foot the bill

New York Times  

The A’s now estimate the cost of their new stadium in Las Vegas will be $1.75 billion, an increase of $250 million from the initial projection. The updated cost was contained in documents the team submitted to the Las Vegas Stadium Authority, which could vote on several matters related to the park’s construction on Thursday. Wrote Vogel: “we conclude that …

Las Vegas official says city ‘rounding third’ in getting A’s stadium construction approved
7 months ago

Las Vegas official says city ‘rounding third’ in getting A’s stadium construction approved

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Steve Hill, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, said he was optimistic three key documents needed to begin construction on a new stadium for the Athletics would be approved Dec. 5. “We’re rounding third and heading for home,” Hill said after Thursday’s Las Vegas Stadium Authority board meeting. The board will next …

Column: MLB players with Vegas roots skeptical of A’s relocation: ‘It’s a terrible idea’
8 months ago

Column: MLB players with Vegas roots skeptical of A’s relocation: ‘It’s a terrible idea’

LA Times  

An artist’s rendering of the proposed $1.5-billion stadium the Oakland Athletics are planning to move into in 2028. He said he also was skeptical that Las Vegas could support the A’s when the Raiders and 2023 Stanley Cup champion Golden Knights already are there, the two-time defending champion WNBA Aces have sold out their entire season, and it is possible …

Before A’s move to Vegas, they’re negotiating how many games they can play elsewhere
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Before A’s move to Vegas, they’re negotiating how many games they can play elsewhere

New York Times  

Before the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas, they’re working to negotiate the number of “home” games they’ll be allowed to play anywhere but Las Vegas. But in 2014, the Atlanta Braves agreed to a limit of six games in a consecutive three-year period in “an international or other location as requested by MLB.” Ultimately, Koo argues, the team “should …

The A's 30-year deal with Nevada has a 'Get Out of Vegas Free' card
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The A's 30-year deal with Nevada has a 'Get Out of Vegas Free' card

LA Times  

The pitch to the Nevada legislature was simple: If you provide the Oakland Athletics with $380 million in public funding toward a new ballpark, the A’s will agree to move to Las Vegas and stay there for at least 30 years. However, the agreement intended to bind the A’s to Las Vegas provides the team with an unusual escape clause: …

A's want to intervene in court case to protect their Vegas plans
11 months ago

A's want to intervene in court case to protect their Vegas plans

LA Times  

A rendering of a proposed Las Vegas stadium design for the Athletics. A Nevada teachers’ union announced two challenges to the public funding, pursuing a referendum that would let voters decide and filing a lawsuit alleging the bill was unconstitutional. “Without intervention, the Athletics’ ability to protect its interests will be impaired.” Under SB 1, the bill that authorized the …

A’s release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera House
1 year ago

A’s release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera House

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tuesday of the club’s planned $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas that show five overlapping layers with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House. “We hope to add to the dynamic atmosphere and liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip, creating a welcoming environment for all of …

MLB commissioner confident Oakland A’s will move to Las Vegas on schedule
1 year, 1 month ago

MLB commissioner confident Oakland A’s will move to Las Vegas on schedule

New York Times  

TAMPA, Fla. — Commissioner Rob Manfred does not appear worried about the Oakland A’s plan to move to Las Vegas. “First of all, we do have a major-league team in the Bay Area; it’s not like there is not an available option,” Manfred said. “Our All-Star, what’s become most of the week, we need certain facilities and certain kinds of …

Kawakami: The A’s wobbly Las Vegas future and the signs of another John Fisher failure
1 year, 1 month ago

Kawakami: The A’s wobbly Las Vegas future and the signs of another John Fisher failure

New York Times  

The A’s would be just about ready to open up a brand-new stadium near Laney College in Oakland these days if even a few of the things they planned and promised back in 2017 had come true. This might sound familiar: Even after the A’s had to admit defeat in the Laney debacle, they would still likely be in the …

Plans Abounding For New Sports Stadiums Across The U.S., Carrying Hefty Public Costs
1 year, 2 months ago

Plans Abounding For New Sports Stadiums Across The U.S., Carrying Hefty Public Costs

Huff Post  

General view of Allegiant Stadium as the Las Vegas Raiders play against the Pittsburgh Steelers in an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV. Tony Evers recently praised the professional baseball team as an “essential part” of the state’s “culture and identity” and “economic success.” With fanfare, Evers then signed off on $500 million in public …

David Beckham insists a future MLS expansion team in Las Vegas is 'a real opportunity' as Sin City aims to add a soccer team to its growing sports portfolio
1 year, 3 months ago

David Beckham insists a future MLS expansion team in Las Vegas is 'a real opportunity' as Sin City aims to add a soccer team to its growing sports portfolio

Daily Mail  

David Beckham has seemingly thrown his weight behind Las Vegas' attempt to have a MLS expansion team in the future. The city has already welcomed the Las Vegas Raiders NFL team from Oakland, too, as well as the Las Vegas Golden Knights, who became an NHL expansion team in 2016. David Beckham has seemingly thrown his weight behind Las Vegas' …

MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028
1 year, 4 months ago

MLB owners approve A’s move from Oakland to Las Vegas, with a new ballpark to open in 2028

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — One of Rob Manfred’s first trips after his election as baseball commissioner nine years ago was to Oakland to consult with Athletics owner John Fisher on attempts to keep the team in the Bay Area. Unable together to make that work, the A’s will instead move to Las Vegas and become only the second Major League Baseball …

Viva Las Vegas: MLB owners unanimously approve A’s move from Oakland
1 year, 4 months ago

Viva Las Vegas: MLB owners unanimously approve A’s move from Oakland

LA Times  

Athletics owner John Fisher, center, watches Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals in San Francisco. “It’s a great day for Las Vegas.” The A’s would be the fourth and final major league team to leave Oakland. chief Tony Clark said during the World Series, “that, amid the conversation and dialogue around finances, rather than staying in the sixth-largest market, …

Oakland fans fight to keep their team despite MLB owners’ approval for Vegas move
1 year, 4 months ago

Oakland fans fight to keep their team despite MLB owners’ approval for Vegas move

New York Times  

A’s ownership may be one step closer to their goal of relocating the team to Las Vegas after MLB owners unanimously approved the move on Thursday, but Oakland fans who spent the summer protesting that move are determined not to give up the fight. “It’s not gonna stop us,” said Jorge Leon, president of fan group the Oakland 68s and …

MLB keeping wary eye on potential Nevada vote on A’s stadium funding
1 year, 4 months ago

MLB keeping wary eye on potential Nevada vote on A’s stadium funding

LA Times  

A rendering released by the Oakland Athletics in May shows the franchise’s proposed new ballpark at the Tropicana casino hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip. With major league owners on the verge of approving the proposed move of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas, commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern about the potential impact of a longshot referendum intended to …

Manfred hopes MLB owners will vote in November on A’s proposed move to Las Vegas
1 year, 5 months ago

Manfred hopes MLB owners will vote in November on A’s proposed move to Las Vegas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes owners will hold a vote on the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas when they meet from Nov. 14-16 at Arlington, Texas. Las Vegas would become the fourth home for a franchise that started in Philadelphia from 1901-54, moved to Kansas City for 13 seasons and arrived in Oakland for 1968. …

John Fisher says A’s have submitted Las Vegas relocation application, he hasn’t considered selling team
1 year, 6 months ago

John Fisher says A’s have submitted Las Vegas relocation application, he hasn’t considered selling team

New York Times  

Oakland Athletics owner John Fisher said the team has officially submitted its Las Vegas relocation application to Major League Baseball in a rare interview with the Las Vegas Review-Journal published Wednesday. The team announced in April it had signed a “binding agreement” to build a new stadium in Las Vegas and a second land deal in May to build a …

MLB players’ union ready to negotiate if A’s need temporary home before move to Las Vegas
1 year, 8 months ago

MLB players’ union ready to negotiate if A’s need temporary home before move to Las Vegas

LA Times  

executive director Tony Clark speaks to reporters on the field before Game 1 of the 2022 World Series in Houston. Major League Baseball would work with the A’s, but the players’ union would have to approve the interim plans, which could involve one or more temporary homes. At that point, Clark said, the union would become involved in discussions, particularly …

Governor signs public funding bill for new A’s stadium in Vegas, growing global sports destination
1 year, 9 months ago

Governor signs public funding bill for new A’s stadium in Vegas, growing global sports destination

Associated Press  

RENO, Nev. — Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law Thursday a $380 million public financing package to help build a Major League Baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip as MLB’s commissioner outlined a months-long approval process for the A’s proposed move there. “Las Vegas’ position as a global sports destination is only growing, and …

MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas
1 year, 9 months ago

MLB to start months-long approval process for Oakland Athletics’ move to Las Vegas

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball will start a months-long approval process for the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas, which appears set to become the second shift of a franchise in the last half-century. Joe Lombardo signed legislation granting $380 million in public financing for a ballpark on the Las Vegas Strip, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred bemoaned the …

Oakland Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas
1 year, 9 months ago

Oakland Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada as MLB weighs move to Vegas

Associated Press  

CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof. The deal that backers said will help further establish Las Vegas as the new “entertainment and sports …

A’s going, going, all but gone from Oakland as bill to fund Las Vegas stadium passes
1 year, 9 months ago

A’s going, going, all but gone from Oakland as bill to fund Las Vegas stadium passes

LA Times  

James Kaprielian pitches for the Athletics against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday at the Oakland Coliseum, where the A’s have played before few fans. The Nevada legislature on Wednesday approved $380 million in taxpayer funds toward a new ballpark in Las Vegas, leaving two hurdles for the A’s in their proposed move: Nevada Gov. The owners appear virtually certain …

A’s clear major hurdle in move to Las Vegas, governor approves bill
1 year, 9 months ago

A’s clear major hurdle in move to Las Vegas, governor approves bill

New York Times  

Within 48 hours of their reverse boycott, it seems only likelier that A’s fans will soon be saying goodbye. The A’s move to Las Vegas has cleared what appeared its biggest hurdle on Wednesday: approval of the Nevada Legislature. “We are excited about Southern Nevada’s dynamic and vibrant professional sports scene, and we look forward to becoming a valued community …

Ranking the A’s dream ballparks through the years, from Fremont to Las Vegas
1 year, 9 months ago

Ranking the A’s dream ballparks through the years, from Fremont to Las Vegas

New York Times  

It’s unknown whether John Fisher is some Steve Cohen-like art collector because we know next to nothing about the A’s owner. Where this park probably falls short from a fan perspective is that the views from inside the stadium pale in comparison to what fans get in San Francisco, where you can see McCovey Cove from the arcade section and …

MLB needs to take action on Oakland Athletics' failing Las Vegas plans
1 year, 9 months ago

MLB needs to take action on Oakland Athletics' failing Las Vegas plans

LA Times  

A rendering released by the Oakland Athletics in May shows a proposed ballpark for the team at the Tropicana casino hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip. Off the field, the A’s soon could go 0 for 4 in potential host cities, striking out in the pursuit of a new ballpark in Oakland, Fremont, San Jose and maybe now in …

Commentary: A's believe a move to Las Vegas is worth gamble
1 year, 9 months ago

Commentary: A's believe a move to Las Vegas is worth gamble

LA Times  

A rendering released by the Oakland Athletics on Friday shows the franchise’s proposed new ballpark at the Tropicana casino hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip. “We’re looking at other facilities that we have here in Las Vegas, to get a sense of what it might look like.” Aguero provided legislators with estimates that 30% of fans would be tourists, …

Manfred: Vote on Athletics’ Las Vegas move could take place at June meetings
1 year, 9 months ago

Manfred: Vote on Athletics’ Las Vegas move could take place at June meetings

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says a vote on the Oakland Athletics’ prospective move to Las Vegas could take place when owners meet from June 13-15 in New York. “It’s possible that a relocation vote could happen as early as June,” Manfred said Thursday at Milwaukee during his tour of major league stadiums to speak with players. We’ll have …

A’s, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreement
1 year, 9 months ago

A’s, Nevada leaders reach tentative ballpark agreement

Associated Press  

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement with the Oakland Athletics and legislative leaders for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion Las Vegas ballpark. The announcement is on the heels of the Oakland Athletics’ agreement to use land on the …

Athletics and Nevada reach tentative agreement on move to Las Vegas
1 year, 9 months ago

Athletics and Nevada reach tentative agreement on move to Las Vegas

LA Times  

Fans in Oakland watch the 12th inning of a game between the Athletics and Arizona Diamondbacks on May 16. If the A’s proposed move to Las Vegas is finalized, the team could open next season in Nevada. Lombardo said the deal was crafted in “months of negotiations between the state, the county, and the A’s.” Bryce Harper, who grew up …

Oakland A’s reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip
1 year, 10 months ago

Oakland A’s reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally’s and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip. “We are honored to have been selected to partner with the Oakland Athletics on this monumental step in helping to bring Major League Baseball to the great city …

Oakland A's reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip
1 year, 10 months ago

Oakland A's reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Oakland Athletics have reached …

A’s agree to new land deal in Las Vegas after ‘binding agreement’ in April: Reports
1 year, 10 months ago

A’s agree to new land deal in Las Vegas after ‘binding agreement’ in April: Reports

New York Times  

The Oakland A’s have agreed to a new deal with Bally’s Corp. to build a $1.5 billion stadium on part of the Tropicana Las Vegas resort site, according to reports from The Nevada Independent and the Las Vegas Review-Journal on Tuesday. GO DEEPER Drellich: As A's pursue Las Vegas, John Fisher puts a price on his memory Backstory A’s president …

Nevada lawmakers await details of A’s land buy in Las Vegas
1 year, 11 months ago

Nevada lawmakers await details of A’s land buy in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

CARSON CITY, Nev. — Nevada legislative leaders said Thursday that they had little information about the Oakland Athletics’ plans to move to Las Vegas, beyond that a land purchase deal is in place, a funding bill is coming and there is no timeline for action. And I think that’s probably going to be the case with the $500 million.” Naft …

The Oakland A's are on the verge of moving to Las Vegas
1 year, 11 months ago

The Oakland A's are on the verge of moving to Las Vegas

NPR  

The Oakland A's are on the verge of moving to Las Vegas Enlarge this image toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Jeff Chiu/AP The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land in Las Vegas to build a new ballpark, signaling a move away from Oakland after more than five decades in the city. Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao announced Wednesday …

Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas
1 year, 11 months ago

Oakland A’s purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area. Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night the team finalized a deal last week to buy the 49-acre site where the A’s plan to build …

Athletics sign binding agreement to buy land for future stadium in Las Vegas
1 year, 11 months ago

Athletics sign binding agreement to buy land for future stadium in Las Vegas

New York Times  

The Oakland A’s and owner John Fisher have taken a major step toward moving the franchise to Las Vegas, agreeing to purchase 49 acres in the city with the hopes of having a new stadium ready to start the 2027 season. A’s full statement “The A’s have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a future ballpark in Las …

A’s running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas
2 years, 1 month ago

A’s running out of time to find home in Oakland, Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — The Oakland Athletics have spent years trying to get a new stadium while watching Bay Area neighbors such as the Giants, Warriors, 49ers and Raiders successfully move into state-of-the-art venues, and now time is running short on their efforts. “Why are we throwing public money at it at all?” That’s also a question being asked in Las …

MLB expansion: Las Vegas eyes a new franchise, but waits on the A’s
2 years, 2 months ago

MLB expansion: Las Vegas eyes a new franchise, but waits on the A’s

New York Times  

As Major League Baseball looks toward the future, commissioner Rob Manfred has been open about his desire to eventually expand to 32 teams. “There’s no question in my mind: We will have Major League Baseball,” Las Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman said one morning this past summer from her City Hall office. “Look, and I should say this every single time …

Las Vegas gets coveted Super Bowl spot after years of effort
5 years, 1 month ago

Las Vegas gets coveted Super Bowl spot after years of effort

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas will be playing for attention in a place it once was banned when tourism officials roll out an ad featuring an updated slogan during the run-up to the NFL Super Bowl on Sunday. The 30-second spot, featuring current Las Vegas headliners Shania Twain, Christina Aguilera and Aerosmith, is scheduled to run during pregame telecasts ahead …

Las Vegas officials believe many more pro teams will follow the Raiders to Sin City
5 years, 1 month ago

Las Vegas officials believe many more pro teams will follow the Raiders to Sin City

LA Times  

Raiders fan Matt Gutierrez celebrates on March 27, 2017, after NFL owners approved the team’s relocation to Las Vegas. “It was almost as if they wanted to kick me out.” Goodman was mayor of Las Vegas from 1999 to 2011, desperately seeking to lure a big-time sports franchise. “The novelty of Las Vegas forever has been that it is always …

Vegas stadium plan going to Nevada lawmakers next week
8 years, 5 months ago

Vegas stadium plan going to Nevada lawmakers next week

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Nevada lawmakers will meet next week to consider raising a hotel tax for an NFL stadium, convention center expansion and more police officers in the Las Vegas area. “We can and must usher in a new era for tourism in the Las Vegas market.” The proposed 65,000-seat domed stadium would be funded with $750 million in hotel …

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