MLB Commissioner Stands by Criticism of Oakland as A’s Mull Relocation
- Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred defends comments about "reverse boycott" by Oakland Athletics fans protesting team's proposed move to Las Vegas.
- Manfred claims he was taken out of context when he sarcastically praised A's fans for turnout at a game.
- A's have not yet submitted a relocation application and there is no deadline for clubs to vote.
- MLB set to begin approval process for team's proposed move to Las Vegas.
- Proposed $1.5 billion, 30,000-seat ballpark with retractable roof would be close to Allegiant Stadium and T-Mobile Arena.