Oakland B's, New Minor League Team, to Fill Void Left by Athletics' Departure

Led by Former Big League Manager Don Wakamatsu, the B's Aim to Keep Baseball Alive in Oakland with Public Ownership Opportunities

Oakland is getting a new minor league team, the Oakland B's, who promise to never leave town.
The B's are set to begin play in the Pioneer League in May 2024, with their first home games scheduled for July at Laney College.
The team is being led by former big league manager Don Wakamatsu, who has already signed nine players and plans to construct a roster of 35 for the start of spring training.
The B's have raised $2 million in seed funding and are inviting anyone to contribute to the early campaign through a crowd-funding platform for the chance at an ownership stake.
The team will become the first Pioneer League franchise in California, set to play 48 home games in a 96-game schedule at Laney College.