One person briefed on the report described the A’s potential for success in Las Vegas as “iffy” but added there was no perceived better alternative, despite Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao’s contention that the necessary funding can be found in Oakland. And if you don’t believe me, how about basically the same words from Evan Drellich at The Athletic?Ī report overseen by Major League Baseball’s relocation committee on the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to Las Vegas is in the hands of all 30 club owners and is said to pose questions about the viability of the market. It’s a bad idea for any number of reasons, but the summary is: No one knows where corporate money or season-ticket money is going to come from, the proposed stadium won’t come near the capacity needed to draw fans, and the TV market is both small and currently doesn’t have a regional sports network. I have written on this topic many, many times over the last year, in chronological order: Here, here, here, here and here.

The Oakland Athletics have been unanimously approved by owners for relocation to Las Vegas, per source.- Mark Feinsand November 16, 2023