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sports1 year ago

"Oakland A's and City of Sacramento Discuss Interim Home Options Amid Lease Extension Standoff"

The Oakland A's and the City of Oakland failed to reach an agreement on a lease extension for the Oakland Coliseum, with the team considering options including playing at minor league ballparks in Sacramento and Salt Lake City. The city's proposal includes asking the A's to give up their ownership in the Coliseum and cover the cost of converting the field for soccer use, while also presenting options related to the team's relocation and future ownership. While there is believed to be a path to an agreement, no additional meetings with the city are scheduled at this time.

via KRON4|
#lease-negotiations#oakland-as#oakland-coliseum
sports1 year ago

"Oakland's 5-Year Lease Extension Offer to Athletics Amid Vegas Move"

The city of Oakland is offering MLB's Athletics a five-year lease extension with an opt-out after three years, requiring the team to pay a $97 million "extension fee." The team's current lease ends this season, and they have announced plans to move to Las Vegas, leaving a gap in their home schedule. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred aims to have the team's interim plans finalized by early summer, and the A's have been considering interim ballparks in Sacramento and Salt Lake City.

via Deadline|
#lease-extension#mlb#oakland-athletics
sports1 year ago

"Oakland's New Offer: Athletics to Receive Lease Extension Ahead of Potential Las Vegas Move"

The city of Oakland is set to offer the Oakland Athletics a five-year lease extension at the Oakland Coliseum with an opt-out after three years, along with a $97 million extension fee, as the team prepares for its move to Las Vegas in 2028. The A's are also being asked to take over the cost of switching the playing field at the stadium for soccer games and to sell their 50 percent ownership stake in the Coliseum complex to a local development company. Discussions about interim stadium plans in Sacramento and Salt Lake City are ongoing, with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred hoping for a decision by early summer.

via Bleacher Report|
#las-vegas#mlb#oakland-athletics
sports1 year ago

"Oakland A's Navigate Coliseum Future Amidst Lease Uncertainty"

The Oakland Athletics are set to meet with the African American Sports & Entertainment Group to discuss selling their 50% stake in the Oakland Coliseum, potentially allowing for expansion franchises in the NFL and WNBA. The team has revamped its rotation by signing Alex Wood and acquiring Ross Stripling, while also considering Rule 5 Draft pick Mitch Spence for a roster spot. Wood expressed frustration with his previous team's handling of pitchers, and Spence is competing for a spot in the rotation or a long relief role.

via MLB Trade Rumors|
#alex-wood#mitch-spence#mlb
sports-business1 year ago

"MLB Commissioner and Mayors Question Viability of Oakland A's Relocation to Las Vegas"

Oakland mayor Sheng Thao expresses doubts about the viability of Oakland A's owner John Fisher's plan to move the team to Las Vegas, emphasizing the city's eagerness for the team to stay in Oakland. Thao is in talks with potential ownership groups interested in keeping the team in the city and highlights the Howard Terminal and Oakland Coliseum as potential ballpark sites. Despite the challenges, including legal issues and finding an interim home, Thao remains hopeful for the team to stay in Oakland, but Fisher has shown no intention of selling the club.

via The Athletic|
#john-fisher#las-vegas#mlb
sports2 years ago

Oakland A's Deny Minor League Team's Bid to Play at Coliseum

The Oakland A's have blocked the new Pioneer League team, the Oakland Ballers, from hosting a game at the Oakland Coliseum, citing their exclusive rights to play professional baseball at the venue. The Ballers had planned the event as a celebration of baseball in Oakland and had already secured an agreement with the Coliseum's management. Despite the setback, the Ballers are looking for alternative ways to engage with the community and will participate in the upcoming Fan's Fest on February 24. The A's are in their final lease year at the Coliseum and are approved to relocate to Las Vegas, though their new stadium won't be ready until at least 2028.

via The Athletic|
#baseball#oakland-as#oakland-ballers
sports2 years ago

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

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.

via ESPN|
#baseball#mlb-relocation#oakland-as