"Oakland Offers Athletics 5-Year Lease Extension Amid Vegas Uncertainty"

The city of Oakland is expected to offer the Athletics a five-year lease extension with an opt-out clause after three seasons and a $97 million extension fee, as the team's potential relocation to Las Vegas remains uncertain. The A's are considering interim homes in Sacramento and Salt Lake City to retain local broadcasting rights, while the proposed lease aims to safeguard the city in case of construction delays or a failed deal in Las Vegas. If the relocation proceeds, the A's would become the second MLB team in recent history to move across state lines.