Overview
- The Athletics announced a three-year marketing partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, featuring a 'Las Vegas' jersey patch debuting this season.
- The team will play in Sacramento's Sutter Health Park until their proposed $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium is completed, with groundbreaking expected this spring.
- Updated stadium renderings reveal a 33,000-seat ballpark with a partially retractable roof and intimate seating, planned for a 2028 opening on the former Tropicana site.
- The Athletics have significantly increased their offseason spending, securing key players like Luis Severino and Brent Rooker with long-term deals to strengthen their roster.
- Doubts remain about the move's timeline and funding, as critics point to the lack of finalized legal agreements and construction progress.