MLB Commissioner Concerned Over A's Relocation Delays to Las Vegas

Rob Manfred emphasizes the importance of the Oakland Athletics opening their new stadium by 2028 amid lawsuits and funding challenges.

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern over the Oakland Athletics' uncertain relocation plans, emphasizing the need for the team to open their new stadium in Las Vegas by Opening Day 2028.
The Nevada teachers' union filed a lawsuit against the state and its governor to halt a bill providing $380 million in public funding for the A's new stadium, complicating the team's relocation efforts.
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman initially suggested the A's should stay in Oakland due to funding and site concerns but later expressed excitement about the prospect of MLB in Las Vegas.
The A's are exploring interim home options for 2025-2027, with Sacramento and Salt Lake City among the contenders, as their lease at the Oakland Coliseum expires after this season.
MLB owners discussed the potential for MLB players to participate in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, weighing the pros and cons of a midseason break for the event.