UNLV right-hander signs with Baltimore Orioles

By Mark Anderson / Las Vegas Review-Journal

July 21, 2022 - 12:26 pm

Fans watch an NCAA college baseball game between Arizona St. and UNLV at Las Vegas Ballpark on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @btesfaye

UNLV right-hander Hayden Nierman signed a free-agent contract with the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.

He had four saves, going 2-0 with a 4.72 ERA in his one season for the Rebels. Nierman is a transfer from Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan.

‘They should come here’: Hall of Famer goes to bat for A’s in Las Vegas

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 20, 2023 - 7:02 pm

Kansas City Royals legend George Brett, who was at Las Vegas Ballpark this weekend, is a big fan of Las Vegas and thinks the Oakland A’s would be a great fit for the city.

Kris Bryant of the Colorado Rockies speaks to the press before an MLB exhibition game between t ...

Former MVP Kris Bryant thinks MLB ‘definitely’ coming to Las Vegas

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 18, 2023 - 6:00 pm

Bonanza High School alum and Las Vegas native Kris Bryant said he believes Major League Baseball is coming to his hometown and that it’s going to be a success.

The 1983 Las Vegas Stars at Cashman Field. With its low fences and grassy berm for fans, Cashma ...

Forty years ago, the Stars came out to play

By Sean DeFrank

March 12, 2023 - 12:19 am

A brilliant debut season of minor-league baseball and the dawn of modern professional sports in Las Vegas

Oakland Athletics designated hitter Shea Langeliers (23) takes an at bat with Cincinnati Reds c ...

Ex-Aviators catcher ready for starting role with Athletics

By Adam Hill / RJ

March 5, 2023 - 7:49 pm

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 Oakland Athletics’ Paul Blackburn signs autographs before an MLB exhibition game aga ...

Former A’s great Jason Giambi favors team’s move to Las Vegas

By Mick Akers / RJ

March 4, 2023 - 6:14 pm

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.

Oakland Athletics President Dave Kaval poses for a picture before the opening night game agains ...

A’s hire lobbyists for Nevada Legislature in pursuit of Las Vegas ballpark

By Mick Akers / RJ

February 17, 2023 - 11:48 am

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 outfielder Austin Kryszczuk swings at a pitch during a game for the Rebels. Krsyzczuk is p ...

‘Prove them right’: UNLV baseball embraces high expectations

By Andy Yamashita / RJ

February 16, 2023 - 6:14 pm

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 Rio, seen in Las Vegas in March 2021. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

Athletics target 3rd Las Vegas ballpark site

By Mick Akers / RJ

February 20, 2023 - 1:03 pm

The Oakland Athletics have added a third site where they could build a $1 billion ballpark in Las Vegas.

In this Nov. 21, 2019, file photo, baseball commissioner Rob Manfred speaks to the media at the ...

A’s focusing on Las Vegas for new ballpark, MLB commissioner says

By Mick Akers / RJ

February 15, 2023 - 6:18 pm

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said there have been issues with the team’s efforts in Oakland regarding their Howard Terminal project.

Lombardo doesn’t rule out public funding for A’s

By Mick Akers / RJ

February 15, 2023 - 7:35 pm

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.