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Oakland’s offseason trade of budding star catcher Sean Murphy cleared the way for former Aviators standout Shea Langeliers to take over as the Athletics’ everyday catcher.
The debate about the future home of the Oakland Athletics was on full display Saturday as the A’s lost to the Reds as part of Big League Weekend at Las Vegas Ballpark.
As the Oakland Athletics’ Las Vegas relocation work continues, the team has hired a small army of lobbyists to carry out groundwork with state leaders.
UNLV baseball was chosen as the preseason Mountain West favorite, but after a heartbreaking end to last season, the Rebels know they still have everything to prove.
The Oakland Athletics have added a third site where they could build a $1 billion ballpark in Las Vegas.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said there have been issues with the team’s efforts in Oakland regarding their Howard Terminal project.
Gov. Joe Lombardo was mum Monday on what public assistance the Oakland Athletics could receive should they choose to relocate to Las Vegas. That said, he didn’t rule it out.
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If the Oakland Athletics relocate to Las Vegas, north Strip and downtown resort operators would strongly support the team building a $1 billion ballpark in their area.
Oakland Athletics’ brass will be back in Las Vegas on Wednesday to continue talks on a potential move to the valley, a person with knowledge of the situation says.
The Oakland Athletics have spent years trying to get a new stadium while watching Bay Area neighbors successfully move into state-of-the-art venues, and now time is running short on their efforts.
Athletics team brass met recently with Gov. Joe Lombardo and discussed what options the team had in regard to public-private partnerships, the Review-Journal has learned.
The ballpark saga is nearing the two-year mark that MLB gave the A’s the green light to explore relocation. The Las Vegas Valley has been the only location the team has identified as a possible new home.
Hall of Fame pitcher Greg Maddux will host the Baller Dream Celebrity Poker Tournament as part of a three-day charity experience April 28 to 30 at Circa.
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