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Transplanted Bay Area fans excited to see A's in Las Vegas exhibitions

Fri, 2024-03-08 22:26

Romeo Zaragoza until a year ago lived in the Bay Area, and like two teams dear to his heart, he found his way to Las Vegas. First it was the Raiders leaving Oakland for Las Vegas before the 2020 season, and in roughly four years the Athletics will join them. With the A's on Friday night playing the first of two exhibitions at Las Vegas Ballpark against Milwaukee, Zaragoza wanted to catch them in person.

Transplanted Bay Area fans excited to see A's in Las Vegas exhibitions

Fri, 2024-03-08 17:51

A look at the proposed $1.5 billion baseball stadium for the Las Vegas Strip to house the Oakland A's. Romeo Zaragoza until a year ago lived in the Bay Area, and like two teams dear to his heart, he found his way to Las Vegas. First it was the Raiders leaving Oakland for Las Vegas before the 2020 season, and in roughly four years the Athletics will join them. With the A's on Friday night playing the first of two exhibitions at Las Vegas Ballpark against Milwaukee, Zaragoza wanted to catch them in person.

Brewers 7, A's 4: Rhys Hoskins hits a grand slam for a taste of what Milwaukee fans can expect

Fri, 2024-03-08 15:45

The slugging first baseman hit a grand slam, a double and drove in five runs on a sunny day in Phoenix

Chapman eager to reunite with mentor, new Giants coach Williams

Fri, 2024-03-08 11:11

Matt Chapman is excited to reunite with former mentor and current Giants assistant coach Matt Williams.

‘Big League Weekend’ comes for Las Vegas Ballpark

Fri, 2024-03-08 08:46

LAS VEGAS (KLAS)—The Las Vegas Ballpark will host Big League Weekend in Las Vegas, during which the Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Oakland Athletics. Las Vegas Ballpark, home to the minor league Las Vegas Aviators, will play host to the event. The Aviators are the minor league affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. Oakland will […]

Las Vegas fans get first look at A's since stadium funding and relocation were approved

Thu, 2024-03-07 23:00

The Oakland Athletics return to Las Vegas this weekend for exhibition games against Milwaukee, their first appearance since announcing the relocation to what the team envisions as its future home city. The games at Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the franchise's Triple-A Aviators, feature an A's team planning a new regular-season ballpark on the Strip it hopes will open in 2028.

Las Vegas fans get first look at A's since stadium funding and relocation were approved

Thu, 2024-03-07 23:00

The Oakland Athletics return to Las Vegas this weekend for exhibition games against Milwaukee, their first appearance since announcing the relocation to what the team envisions as its future home city. The games at Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the franchise's Triple-A Aviators, feature an A's team planning a new regular-season ballpark on the Strip it hopes will open in 2028.

Darell Hernaiz getting closer to seeing Big League dream come true

Thu, 2024-03-07 15:47

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Nearly five years ago, Darell Hernaiz was drafted in the fifth round of the 2019 MLB Draft right out of Americas High School by the Baltimore Orioles. After getting traded to the Oakland Athletics organization last year, Hernaiz took off last summer, skyrocketing to Triple-A while hitting .321 with nine […]

Las Vegas fans get first look at A's since stadium funding and relocation were approved

Thu, 2024-03-07 11:47

The Oakland Athletics return to Las Vegas this weekend for exhibition games against Milwaukee, their first appearance since announcing the relocation to what the team envisions as its future home city. The games at Las Vegas Ballpark, home of the franchise's Triple-A Aviators, feature an A's team planning a new regular-season ballpark on the Strip it hopes will open in 2028. The Nevada Legislature last June enacted $380 million in funding for a $1.5 billion stadium, and baseball owners unanimously approved the relocation in November.

Quintanilla, Rodriguez headline El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2024

Wed, 2024-03-06 16:19

EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) – Former Major League Baseball players Omar Quintanilla and Fernando Rodriguez are the headlining members of the El Paso Baseball Hall of Fame’s Class of 2024 that was announced on Wednesday morning. Joining Quintanilla in the Hall of Fame in 2024 will be Charles Heist, Hector R. Bernal Jr. The induction […]

Andujar homers twice, Boyle and Estes shine in A's Cactus League win over Angels

Wed, 2024-03-06 15:36

The A's had nothing to lose when they claimed Miguel Andujar off waivers over the winter. But with Opening Day rapidly approaching, the largely under-the-radar move keeps looking better and better. Andujar has been one of the A's hottest hitters in camp, and on Wednesday he hit a pair of home runs and drove in four runs in Oakland's 12-5 win over the Anaheim Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Arizona. Andujar, 29, appeared poised for stardom with the New York Yankees when he was runner-up to Shohei Ohtani for the American League Rookie of the Year in 2018. But injuries and inconsistency have mostly derailed Andujar's career path every since. Andujar has appeared in more than 36 games in

Oakland A's release renderings of Las Vegas stadium they hope to be in by 2028.

Wed, 2024-03-06 14:35

The Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tuesday of the club's planned $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas that show five overlapping layers with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House. The A's hope to move into that 33,000-seat domed stadium in 2028, depending mostly on the construction timeline. A glass window beyond the outfield provides an outdoor feel with views of the Las Vegas Strip. Also included is an 18,000-square-foot video board, which would be the largest in Major League Baseball.

A’s Las Vegas stadium designs are outrageous, Lucas Giolito is hurt & spring training is too long

Wed, 2024-03-06 10:49

Jake & Jordan discuss the ridiculous new renderings of the A's proposed stadium in Las Vegas, a potentially season-ending injury to Boston pitcher Lucas Giolito, the 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates & more.

Donaldson cherishes Oakland roots after announcing MLB retirement

Wed, 2024-03-06 10:16

The city of Oakland forever will hold a special place in Josh Donaldson's heart. After announcing his MLB retirement on Monday after 13 seasons, the former A's third baseman joined Chris Townsend Wednesday on "A's Cast" where he reflected on his four seasons in Oakland and the players and coaches who helped pave his major-league journey.

Medina to miss start of A's 2024 season with Grade 2 MCL sprain

Wed, 2024-03-06 09:45

The Athletics are eager and ready for a fresh start in 2024 following two consecutive 100-plus loss seasons, but at least temporarily, those plans won't include starting pitcher Luis Medina. Medina sustained a Grade 2 MCL sprain in his right knee, A's manager Mark Kotsay said Wednesday, and will begin the 2024 MLB season on the injured list. The 23-year-old righty exited his most recent spring training start in Oakland's loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Monday after pitching just 1 1/3 innings.

Fisher lauds Oakland but believes A's couldn't wait on new stadium

Wed, 2024-03-06 06:11

The city of Oakland has been -- and is -- home to a few of the most loyal and passionate fanbases in professional sports. Unfortunately for Warriors, Raiders and Athletics fans, all three teams either have relocated or are trying to relocate. The one spearheading the A's move is team owner John Fisher, who spoke exclusively to the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser on Tuesday about the newly released renderings for the team's proposed ballpark at the Tropicana site in Las Vegas.

MLB Team Shares First Renderings Of Upcoming New Stadium

Wed, 2024-03-06 00:00

The Oakland Athletics shared the first renderings of their new ballpark project in Las Vegas ahead of their pending relocation via MLB.com. The A's, Bjarke Ingels Group, which serves as the design lead, and HNTB, which is the sports/hospitality designer and architect of record, shared the designs of the upcoming stadium set to be located on the Tropicana site, on Tuesday (March 5). "The collaboration between BIG's creativity and HNTB's technical expertise allows for a truly innovative and bold design while ensuring an unmatched fan experience,” said Athletics Managing Partner and Owner John Fisher. “We hope to add to the dynamic atmosphere and liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip, creating a welcoming environment for all of Southern Nevada.”

MLB Team Shares First Renderings Of Upcoming New Stadium

Wed, 2024-03-06 00:00

The Oakland Athletics shared the first renderings of their new ballpark project in Las Vegas ahead of their pending relocation via MLB.com. The A's, Bjarke Ingels Group, which serves as the design lead, and HNTB, which is the sports/hospitality designer and architect of record, shared the designs of the upcoming stadium set to be located on the Tropicana site, on Tuesday (March 5). "The collaboration between BIG's creativity and HNTB's technical expertise allows for a truly innovative and bold design while ensuring an unmatched fan experience,” said Athletics Managing Partner and Owner John Fisher. “We hope to add to the dynamic atmosphere and liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip, creating a welcoming environment for all of Southern Nevada.”

MLB Team Shares First Renderings Of Upcoming New Stadium

Wed, 2024-03-06 00:00

The Oakland Athletics shared the first renderings of their new ballpark project in Las Vegas ahead of their pending relocation via MLB.com. The A's, Bjarke Ingels Group, which serves as the design lead, and HNTB, which is the sports/hospitality designer and architect of record, shared the designs of the upcoming stadium set to be located on the Tropicana site, on Tuesday (March 5). "The collaboration between BIG's creativity and HNTB's technical expertise allows for a truly innovative and bold design while ensuring an unmatched fan experience,” said Athletics Managing Partner and Owner John Fisher. “We hope to add to the dynamic atmosphere and liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip, creating a welcoming environment for all of Southern Nevada.”

MLB Team Shares First Renderings Of Upcoming New Stadium

Wed, 2024-03-06 00:00

The Oakland Athletics shared the first renderings of their new ballpark project in Las Vegas ahead of their pending relocation via MLB.com. The A's, Bjarke Ingels Group, which serves as the design lead, and HNTB, which is the sports/hospitality designer and architect of record, shared the designs of the upcoming stadium set to be located on the Tropicana site, on Tuesday (March 5). "The collaboration between BIG's creativity and HNTB's technical expertise allows for a truly innovative and bold design while ensuring an unmatched fan experience,” said Athletics Managing Partner and Owner John Fisher. “We hope to add to the dynamic atmosphere and liveliness of the Las Vegas Strip, creating a welcoming environment for all of Southern Nevada.”

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