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sports2 years ago•5 min saved

"Drake's Brewing Pulls Sponsorship, but Oakland Fans Fest 2024 Still a Go"

More than 10,000 fans gathered at Jack London Square for Fans Fest, a fan-run event celebrating the Oakland A's and other local teams, with several former A's players in attendance. The event showcased memorabilia, live music, and food, while also serving as a platform for fans and Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao to voice their support for keeping the A's in Oakland and opposing the team's potential move to Las Vegas. The event also saw controversy surrounding a sponsor's last-minute withdrawal and support for the political action group Schools Over Stadiums.

via The Mercury News|

#fans-fest #mlb #oakland-as

sports3 years ago•6 min saved

Oakland Mayor Presents Ballpark Proposal to A's as Relocation Process Begins

Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao met with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to present documented evidence of the city's plan to build a new ballpark for the Oakland Athletics. Thao provided Manfred with detailed packages outlining the efforts to construct a waterfront stadium at Howard Terminal. The meeting aimed to dispel Manfred's previous claim that there was no Oakland offer. Thao expressed her willingness to re-open negotiations and fight for the team to stay in Oakland. Manfred seemed receptive to the presentation and said he would forward the materials to the owners' relocation committee. The A's planned relocation to Las Vegas still faces political opposition.

via The Athletic|

#ballpark-proposal #mlb #oakland-athletics