The Controversial Move: Oakland A's Head to Las Vegas.

Former A's co-owner Lew Wolff and local officials blame the San Francisco Giants for playing a significant role in driving the A's out of the Bay Area if they move to Las Vegas. The Giants blocked the A's efforts to move to San Jose by claiming territorial rights, which belonged to the Giants, and suing the city. The Giants also opposed the A's moving to the South Bay, suggesting it was home to a good portion of their fans and would violate their territorial rights. The A's lost approximately $175 million from 2017 through 2024 due to not receiving full revenue sharing, which is a reason for their low payrolls and decisions against keeping core players.