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Oakland A's Deny B's Request to Host Game at Coliseum

Originally Published 2 years ago — by ESPN

The Oakland A's have blocked the minor league Oakland B's from playing a game at the Oakland Coliseum, citing exclusive rights to the venue for professional baseball. The B's had planned a nostalgic event to celebrate Oakland's baseball legacy, with a signed contract and deposit already in place. The A's, approved for relocation to Las Vegas with plans to move by 2028, enforced a clause preventing other professional teams from using the Coliseum. Despite the setback, the B's and local fans remain committed to keeping baseball alive in Oakland, with plans for a Fan Fest and a boycott of the A's season opener to demonstrate their passion for the sport.

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Oakland A's Consider Las Vegas Move Amidst Controversy and Uncertainty

Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC Sports Bay Area

The Oakland Athletics ruled out the Coliseum as a potential site for their new ballpark in order to aid their efforts to relocate to Las Vegas. The team's relocation application with Major League Baseball pertains to the city of Oakland as a whole, not just their current ballpark, so they need to convince three-quarters of MLB owners that Oakland is not a viable location for the team. A's owner John Fisher believed that the Coliseum site did not offer the proper foundation for the ballpark concept they envisioned, stating that a great and successful ballpark is necessary for the team's competitiveness and revenue goals. The A's current lease at the Coliseum runs through the end of the 2024 MLB season.

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