The Oakland Athletics are amidst a significant transition period, with plans to relocate to Las Vegas but committed to playing at least one more season at the Oakland Coliseum. This move has sparked a mix of reactions from the community, highlighted by a fan-organized event, Fans Fest, in Oakland. The fest, celebrated without the A's participation, aimed to honor the city and its sports teams. Concurrently, the A's played their spring opener in Mesa, AZ, at Hohokam Stadium, where they received a government assistance of $380 million for a new $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas, with a paid attendance of 5,253. The team's negotiations include potential sharing of the Coliseum with local soccer teams and a stage built into the new Vegas stadium for promotions. Amidst this, Oakland's Mayor has had minimal interaction with the A's owner, reflecting a tense relationship as the team navigates its future home. The Fans Fest and the A's spring game underscore the community's strong connection to the team and the complexities of the relocation process.
With Opening Day 2024 fast approaching, the #Athletics are still without a home for 2025. The latest on their negotiations with the city of Oakland plus more from the A's: https://t.co/xr1IwqOc9y https://t.co/rTbgtwwvRP
Athletics vs Dodgers At Camelback Ranch in the Glendale area. Story later. https://t.co/FU95uRI5eW
First fans waiting to buy tickets for LA Dodgers versus the Oakland Athletics at the Camelback Ranch, Dodgers, spring training complex. https://t.co/LQxaERy23g
"My position is we keep the A's branding and name, and we get an expansion team." Oakland Mayor @MayorShengThao says if John Fisher wants to continue using the Coliseum ahead of the Vegas move, some promises will need to be made. Full interview: https://t.co/3lwAz6mkJ7 https://t.co/bEtp1QMQY0
The Oakland Athletics’ Cactus League opener on Saturday served as a refreshing distraction from all noise and mayhem created by owner John Fisher’s Las Vegas pursuit. https://t.co/Y7m3vYc1HJ
Oakland Athletics fans turned out in force for Saturday’s Fans Fest, in part to share their frustration over owner John Fisher’s ongoing attempt to move the team to Las Vegas. https://t.co/085sncCGYb
Oakland A's fans kick off season with Fans' Fest 2024 at Jack London Square https://t.co/ORe87X18yl https://t.co/s5ppBp5Dgl
Photos: Hundreds jam Jack London Square for Oakland Fans’ Fest https://t.co/0jc99wvgMf
The same A’s fans that got mocked by the commissioner for not showing up pulled off their own unsanctioned fan fest. Meanwhile, the owner is lurching closer and closer to screwing the pooch on the franchise’s move to Las Vegas. But, yeah, it’s the fans’ fault. Sure. https://t.co/UZPKFJ2z41
Amid A’s relocation chaos, a baseball game broke out, a diversion in the desert — all about the Cactus League opener: https://t.co/lMr9xJzr2A via @sfchronicle
A’s fans made their voices heard today at Fans Fest event — as did ever-candid Trevor May. “I just don’t think they’re very good at this,” May said of owner John Fisher and team president Dave Kaval. Story: https://t.co/dXinx5wB6Y
Oakland has the best fans in the world and today was the perfect day to celebrate with them at Oakland Fans Fest. Thousands of attendees poured into beautiful Jack London Square to celebrate Oakland’s long history of professional sports and to rally behind that history. I am so… https://t.co/PU7UrnZH9z
The Oakland Athletics’ Cactus League opener on Saturday served as a refreshing distraction from all the self-inflicting noise and mayhem created by owner John Fisher’s Las Vegas pursuit. https://t.co/gcHnwT4kNj
Oakland fans filling the Coliseum was ELECTRIC 🔥 @DamonBruce: "It's just so sad to think that might come to an end for no other reasons than the choices of an incompetent owner." #FansFest2024: https://t.co/6fFAU0kq3n https://t.co/Dpl6nkBpDD
Thousands of fans and several ex-A’s show unity at Fans Fest in Oakland https://t.co/ojqrtOGQMI
A’s postgame in Mesa. Action-packed day for A’s fans in Oakland and AZ https://t.co/q76N6mlSNP
Wild day for A's baseball. In AZ, A's play spring opener where I talk w/ A's Prez Kaval who says new Vegas stadium will have stage built into venue for promotions/acts while A's fans gather for Fans' Fest in Oakland to celebrate love of city, sports. https://t.co/LJMlceDCCN https://t.co/7zDY3toS8y
This Fans Fest crowd is incredible. Salute to @LastDiveBar @Oakland68s @CaseyPrattABC7 and all the great fans here. Former As pitcher Trevor May now addressing an adoring crowd. “I felt your guys’ pain at the same time.” #FansFest2024 💛 #SellTheTeam 💚 #TheTown 🌳 https://t.co/kHnqMQgpCM https://t.co/IhjP49Tvv0
Paid attendance at Hohokam Stadium for A's spring home-opener: 5,253 Photo: top of the first inning https://t.co/TAwE0RukaZ
The Mayor of Oakland @MayorShengThao tells us she's only had ONE MEETING EVER with A's owner John Fisher. "I guess good luck in Las Vegas ... John Fisher's gonna do John Fisher things." #FansFest2024: https://t.co/D6XiPYCWeB https://t.co/UQ97aoG74l
The A's are planning to move to Las Vegas, but are: • Playing at least 1 more year in Oakland • Having issues at their Vegas stadium site • Don’t have a home in the meantime @owenpoindexter previews what's set to be an awkward A's season ⬇️
Athletics’ home spring opener at Hohokam Stadium today. https://t.co/KlLhLhRRh4
First fan at Hohokam Stadium. Athletics’ home spring opener. Story coming later. https://t.co/ZLTKOUwh3i
First home spring game for Athletics here in Mesa, AZ after franchise received $380 million in government assistance to help build $1.5 billion stadium on Strip by 2028. https://t.co/corceAhw9S
The A’s are preparing to move to Las Vegas—but will play at least one more season at the much-maligned Oakland Coliseum amid fan protests. @owenpoindexter has everything you need to know about the ongoing situation around the team’s attempted relocation ⤵️
The Oakland A’s say they’re open to sharing the Coliseum with two local soccer teams as part of negotiations to potentially remain in their current market until their new home in Las Vegas is ready, a source tells @SamBlum3. More details 🔗 https://t.co/N4pz4ROrBl
Raffle prizes, live music and a lot of beer. Tomorrow is Oakland fan fest and the set up is underway. It’s being put on by Oakland sports fans, and no the A’s are not invited. The event is about celebrating the town and the teams who proudly call Oakland home. @abc7newsbayarea https://t.co/fb2ca5Pn7M
Fans Fest is happening tomorrow. I'll be there with my family. Organized by the good folks at @LastDiveBar and @Oakland68s. Here's my full write-up and interview with @SandLot408 about what to expect, and why it's so monumental for the community https://t.co/27as9QXM1K
KTAR News reporter @ColtonKrolak was out at the D-backs' first spring training game Friday. See how fans are welcoming back the National League Champions. https://t.co/9jkllnq1Wa