Tag: Oakland A’s
Las Vegas MLB Stadium in Jeopardy
The new Las Vegas MLB Stadium may be in jeopardy due to concerns over investors and financing. Plus, we have an update on what’s being said about the Tropicana Las Vegas implosion date this fall. We know the Tropicana is coming down, we just don’t know when, exactly. Although, there are some pretty good guesses out there… and we’ll discuss those in just a moment. But first, that new Las Vegas MLB Stadium they plan to build where the Tropicana is standing right now? There’s no money to pay for it! Like, none… at all. The $1.5 billion cost was…
New Las Vegas Ballpark Sneak Preview
The new Las Vegas ballpark for the city’s professional baseball team took another step closer to reality this week. The Athletics released official renderings of the proposed stadium to be built where the Tropicana Casino now stands… and not everyone is a fan. Some find it oddly similar to the Sydney Opera House in Australia. Judge for yourself in our “short” video preview below. The A’s are aiming to transition to the new 33,000-seat covered stadium by the 2028 season, but that may come down to the construction schedule. Architectural firms Bjarke Ingels Group designed the facility, which features a…
Oakland A’s Move to Las Vegas in 2027
There has been much speculation about the Oakland A’s move to Las Vegas. But now, all the rumors have been confirmed. Oakland’s baseball team is headed for Sin City, and they will become the latest franchise to make the move from the bay to the desert. With the approval of MLB, the Athletics signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new, retractable roof ballpark in Vegas. Team president Dave Kaval announced on Wednesday that the deal was finalized, adding “We have a path in Las Vegas that can put the franchise on solid footing.” He called this move…