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sports1 year ago•4 min saved

Oakland's Proposal for A's Coliseum Lease Extension Still Unresolved

The Oakland A's and city officials are at odds over a lease extension for the Coliseum, with the team planning a move to Las Vegas by 2028. The A's are reportedly meeting with Sacramento officials to discuss a temporary residency there. On the field, the A's have struggled in the early season. Meanwhile, a Nevada teachers' union political action group is pushing for a public vote on the $380 million in public funding for the A's new ballpark in Las Vegas.

via The Mercury News|

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sports1 year ago•3 min saved

"MLB Considering Expansion Team Guarantee for Oakland or Sacramento"

The city of Oakland has been in talks with MLB about guaranteeing an expansion team in exchange for a Coliseum lease renewal for the Athletics, who are seeking a temporary home for the 2025-2027 seasons. While Sacramento is reportedly the frontrunner for the A's interim home, the city is adamant about not renewing the lease without a long-term commitment for an MLB team in Oakland. The A's desire to stay at the Coliseum for financial reasons, but the city is pushing for a significant long-term commitment from the team or an expansion franchise.

via Athletics Nation|

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