A’s, Nevada reach tentative agreement for new ballpark
Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement between his office, legislative leaders in the state and the Oakland Athletics for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, according to a joint statement.
Republican Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo announced Wednesday a tentative agreement between his office, legislative leaders in the state and the Oakland Athletics for a stadium funding plan after weeks of negotiations over how much public assistance the state will contribute to a $1.5 billion ballpark in Las Vegas, according to a joint statement.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao reflects on first 150 days in office, addresses challenges moving forward
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is entering his sixth month in office. As she deals with a historic $360 million budget deficit and other challenges moving forward, we asked her to evaluate her first 150 days leading the city.
Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao is entering his sixth month in office. As she deals with a historic $360 million budget deficit and other challenges moving forward, we asked her to evaluate her first 150 days leading the city.
Glen Kuiper, Oakland A's announcer, fired after uttering racial epithet
Glen Kuiper, a longtime broadcaster calling Oakland Athletics games, was terminated after saying a racial slur during a live broadcast earlier this month.
Glen Kuiper, a longtime broadcaster calling Oakland Athletics games, was terminated after saying a racial slur during a live broadcast earlier this month.
Oakland A's face more challenges with Las Vegas move
The Oakland A's are running into additional funding problems as they try to make a move to Las Vegas.
The Oakland A's are running into additional funding problems as they try to make a move to Las Vegas.
Pitcher accidentally kills bird with pregame throw at Oakland Coliseum
While warming up in the outfield before Arizona’s game at Oakland on Wednesday, Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight, killing the animal.
While warming up in the outfield before Arizona’s game at Oakland on Wednesday, Gallen threw a curveball that hit a bird in midflight, killing the animal.
A's now have two 'binding' ballpark agreements
The Oakland Athletics have thrown relocation into chaos with binding themselves to a second stadium location in Las Vegas with time running out to get it officially approved and funded.
The Oakland Athletics have thrown relocation into chaos with binding themselves to a second stadium location in Las Vegas with time running out to get it officially approved and funded.
Mother of LA Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw dies
Marianne Tombaugh died Saturday, according to Ellen Kershaw. The pitcher’s wife mentioned it during the dedication of a refurbished youth baseball field in Inglewood that his charity foundation supported.
Marianne Tombaugh died Saturday, according to Ellen Kershaw. The pitcher’s wife mentioned it during the dedication of a refurbished youth baseball field in Inglewood that his charity foundation supported.
Agreement set to expire between Port of Oakland and A's
The Athletics' exclusive agreement with the Port of Oakland to build at Howard Terminal is set to expire on Friday.
The Athletics' exclusive agreement with the Port of Oakland to build at Howard Terminal is set to expire on Friday.
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher, has died
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed.
Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed.
Oakland A's announcer suspended for using racial slur during broadcast
After appearing to utter a racial slur during a live broadcast Friday night, Oakland A's announcer Glen Kuiper has apologized.
After appearing to utter a racial slur during a live broadcast Friday night, Oakland A's announcer Glen Kuiper has apologized.
Oakland A's have not presented 'concrete plan' to Nevada lawmakers; time running out
The A's have not yet asked Nevada lawmakers to approve a half billion dollar tax package to help pay for the $1.5 billion ballpark. And time is running out.
The A's have not yet asked Nevada lawmakers to approve a half billion dollar tax package to help pay for the $1.5 billion ballpark. And time is running out.
A's fans stage protest calling for new ownership
A's fans staged a protest on Friday at the team's first home game in Oakland since the announcement that they are heading to Vegas.
A's fans staged a protest on Friday at the team's first home game in Oakland since the announcement that they are heading to Vegas.
MLB commissioner: 'Sorry’ for Oakland fans; A’s can compete in Vegas
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he feels "sorry for the fans in Oakland" about the Athletics’ plans to relocate to Las Vegas but denies claims by Oakland’s mayor that the franchise used negotiations with the city as leverage.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he feels "sorry for the fans in Oakland" about the Athletics’ plans to relocate to Las Vegas but denies claims by Oakland’s mayor that the franchise used negotiations with the city as leverage.
Expert says there's glimmer of hope A's could stay in Oakland
Is the A's move a done deal or just another bump on the rocky road to keeping the team. we spoke with one expert who still sees light for fans, even as it fades.
Is the A's move a done deal or just another bump on the rocky road to keeping the team. we spoke with one expert who still sees light for fans, even as it fades.
Will Oakland become a 'minor league' city with the A's Vegas bound?
With the Oakland A's having purchased land in Las Vegas for a new ballpark, and with the Raiders and Warriors gone, Oakland, with no major sports teams left, becomes a ‘minor league’ city.
With the Oakland A's having purchased land in Las Vegas for a new ballpark, and with the Raiders and Warriors gone, Oakland, with no major sports teams left, becomes a ‘minor league’ city.
Oakland A's sign agreement to purchase land for Las Vegas ballpark
Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics on Wednesday announced they have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a future ballpark in Las Vegas – much to the disappointment of the mayor and others who were promised that the team was "Rooted in Oakland."
Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics on Wednesday announced they have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a future ballpark in Las Vegas – much to the disappointment of the mayor and others who were promised that the team was "Rooted in Oakland."
'Truly heartbreaking day': Fans take swing at A's decision to move to Vegas
Oakland Athletics announced Wednesday they are leaving Oakland for Vegas. A's fans are upset, and they aren't holding back.
Oakland Athletics announced Wednesday they are leaving Oakland for Vegas. A's fans are upset, and they aren't holding back.
Oakland A's sneaky possum becomes makeshift mascot
A possum living in the walls of the Oakland Athletics Coliseum is becoming a makeshift mascot and fan favorite. But while A's fans are embracing the sneaky critter, visiting teams aren't so sure.
A possum living in the walls of the Oakland Athletics Coliseum is becoming a makeshift mascot and fan favorite. But while A's fans are embracing the sneaky critter, visiting teams aren't so sure.
A's legend, Reggie Jackson predicts the team will no longer call Oakland home
Reggie Jackson, former Oakland A's superstar, who once wanted to buy the team, says the franchise's days are numbered in the East Bay.
Reggie Jackson, former Oakland A's superstar, who once wanted to buy the team, says the franchise's days are numbered in the East Bay.
Mets announcers forced to call game from different booth as possum ‘makes a home’ at A’s stadium
The New York Mets' television announcers had a last-minute change to their broadcast in Oakland Saturday.
The New York Mets' television announcers had a last-minute change to their broadcast in Oakland Saturday.