On November 3, 2026, MLB proposed a $180.2 million salary floor starting in 2028 and listed the A's among 12 clubs that would have to add payroll to reach it. The A's 2026 Opening Day payroll was reported at $94.7 million. The floor is a bargaining proposal, not a rule.
The A's Las Vegas ballpark is being built on the site of the Tropicana, a Strip resort that opened on April 4, 1957, closed on April 2, 2024 and was imploded on October 9, 2024. The ballpark takes about nine acres of the roughly 35-acre property. Bally's controls the rest and plans a separate resort.
The A's named Cam Castro, 36, general manager on November 4, 2026. He spent eight years with the World Series champion Brewers, rising from minor league pitching coach to senior vice president of player development and performance, and now works under president of baseball operations Taylor Smith.
Every player who debuted in the majors with the A's and also played for the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators from 2019 through 2026, checked against MLB and Baseball-Reference records: 95 names with debut dates and Las Vegas seasons.
MLB's labor deal expires December 1, 2026, and the AP reports owners are likely to lock out players. Here is what a lockout could and could not change for the A's 2027 season in West Sacramento and Las Vegas, and for the Strip ballpark aimed at 2028.
The A's play six 2027 home games at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin: the San Diego Padres May 31 to June 2 and the Cincinnati Reds June 3 to 5. Here is the schedule, what is known about tickets, how to get to the ballpark and how a lockout could change the dates.
As of November 5, 2026, the A's have hired Taylor Smith as president of baseball operations and Cam Castro as general manager, traded prospect Jareth Rayo to Boston for Nate Eaton, outrighted six players to Triple-A Las Vegas, declined options on Jeffrey Springs and Jeff McNeil, and Luis Severino is reported to be exercising his $22 million player option.
How Connie Mack built two Philadelphia Athletics dynasties, the 1910 to 1914 teams with the $100,000 Infield and the 1929 to 1931 teams of Foxx, Simmons, Cochrane and Grove, won five World Series, and then broke both up.
How Charlie Finley's Mustache Gang won the 1972, 1973 and 1974 World Series: the season records, the playoff series, the key players, the MVPs and the Hall of Famers.
The Las Vegas Stars explained: how Triple-A baseball came from Spokane in 1983, 18 seasons with the Padres, the 1986 and 1988 PCL titles, Cashman Field and the 51s.
The Las Vegas 51s explained: the 1983 Stars, the alien logo, the Dodgers, Blue Jays and Mets years at Cashman Field, the Aviators rebrand and the A's era.
How the 2002 Oakland A's, the Moneyball team, won 20 straight games, then an American League record, who was on the roster, and how the season ended.
The 1988 to 1990 Oakland A's won three straight AL pennants behind Canseco and McGwire. Records, awards, World Series results and Hall of Famers.
Slugging percentage, OBP and OPS explained with formulas and worked examples from real Oakland A's seasons, plus ISO, OPS+ and the limits of each stat.
The 1989 Oakland Athletics went 99-63, won the AL West under Tony La Russa, and swept the San Francisco Giants in a World Series delayed ten days by the Loma Prieta earthquake. Dave Stewart was World Series MVP, Rickey Henderson was ALCS MVP, and the Bash Brothers, Jose Canseco and Mark McGwire, powered the lineup.
What's announced for food and drinks inside the A's Las Vegas ballpark, plus pregame dining at the resorts around Las Vegas Blvd and Tropicana Ave.
Pair an A's game (from 2028) with the Triple-A Las Vegas Aviators in Summerlin, plus the Golden Knights or Raiders, using official venues and typical season months.
What's planned for parking at the A's Las Vegas ballpark: the A's garage, Bally's spaces, MGM Resorts garages, club seat parking, alternatives, and open questions.
NOAA normals for Las Vegas, what the enclosed, air-conditioned A's ballpark means for fans, and what to bring for the hot walk from the bridges and garages.
The resorts closest to the A's ballpark at Las Vegas Blvd and Tropicana Ave, how to choose between Strip-side and off-Strip, and when to book for Opening Day 2028.
A 64-98 finish in West Sacramento, a strong first half that faded, a few real bright spots, and what it all means for the planned 2028 move to Las Vegas.
The Aviators are the A's Triple-A club, and reporting says they stay at Las Vegas Ballpark in Summerlin after 2028. Here is what is known and what is not.
Yes. The Athletics are moving to Las Vegas because two decades of failed ballpark plans in Oakland left them without a long-term home, and MLB owners approved the move in November 2023. As of October 2026, the team plays in West Sacramento, and its Las Vegas Strip ballpark is scheduled to open for the 2028 season.
The Athletics are from Philadelphia, where they were founded in 1901 as a charter member of the American League. They moved to Kansas City in 1955 and Oakland in 1968, won nine World Series titles along the way, and are now relocating to Las Vegas, where a new Strip ballpark is scheduled to open in 2028.
How the A's got from Oakland to the Las Vegas Strip, where the team plays during the bridge years, who pays for the new ballpark, and what fans can expect through the 2028 target.
The A's new Las Vegas ballpark is a domed, climate-controlled stadium for about 33,000 fans on nine acres of the former Tropicana site on the Strip. Bjarke Ingels Group and HNTB designed it, the reported cost is about $2.1 billion, and as of November 2026 it remains on schedule to open for the 2028 season.
A look at what makes the sport's best ballpark fan cultures special, from the Green Monster to the sausage race, and what Las Vegas can borrow as it builds its own identity around the A's.
The young players and prospects who could headline the first Las Vegas Athletics roster when the new ballpark opens, from All-Star bats to a teenage shortstop with star potential.
As of November 2, 2026, construction on the A's Las Vegas ballpark is on schedule. The fourth of five steel roof truss arches is being installed in early November, the fifth follows from late November into December, and team officials expect the building to be fully enclosed in August 2027 ahead of the 2028 season.
An independent fan's walk through every ballpark the Athletics have called home, from a wooden park in North Philadelphia to the coming Las Vegas era, with honest caveats where the record gets fuzzy.
The A's Las Vegas stadium is scheduled to open for the 2028 season. As of October 2026, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports construction is on time for a February 29, 2028 completion date, and crews finished the third and tallest roof truss arch on October 7, 2026. Here is every dated milestone so far, and what comes next.
An honest first-timer's plan for an A's game at the Las Vegas ballpark from Opening Day 2028: tickets, getting there, parking, food, weather, arriving early and leaving.
How the Athletics joining the Raiders and Golden Knights completes a remarkable transformation of Las Vegas into a genuine major league sports city.
Esteury Ruiz is one of the most intriguing offensive pieces the Las Vegas Athletics have to build around. Here's a projection of the A's offensive core heading into 2026.
The Las Vegas Athletics need a permanent home. Here's where things stand on the ballpark question, what the options are, and what a great Vegas baseball venue could look like.
The Las Vegas Athletics are here. Here's everything fans need to know going into the first full season, the roster, the ballpark situation, what to watch, and realistic expectations.
Opening Day 2026 is here. A real breakdown of the key players to watch, the storylines that will define this season, and what success actually looks like in Year 1 of the Las Vegas era.
A deep roster analysis of the Las Vegas Athletics heading into 2026: key players, emerging prospects, and what the core looks like ahead of the 2028 stadium opening.
The full story on the A's Sacramento residency at Sutter Health Park: why it happened, what the experience is like, and what it means for the franchise heading to Las Vegas.
Historical context on the A's move to Las Vegas: how it compares to the Dodgers leaving Brooklyn, the Expos becoming the Nationals, the Braves moving to the suburbs, and every other MLB relocation.
A hard look at the stadium financing, the $380 million public funding debate, economic impact projections, and what the Vegas deal actually means for taxpayers and the franchise.
Marketing strategy, community outreach, ticket plans, competing for attention against the Raiders and Knights, how the Athletics are building a fan base in a city that has never had baseball.
John Fisher, son of Gap founders Donald and Doris Fisher, is the principal owner of the Athletics. He became majority owner in a 2005 purchase with Lewis Wolff and took full ownership in 2016. Many Oakland fans and columnists blame his ownership for the team leaving; the team and MLB point to Oakland's failed stadium efforts.
The A's 2027 season opens March 25 at Pittsburgh. Home games start April 5 against the Cubs at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, and six home games are set for Las Vegas Ballpark from May 31 to June 5. Here are the key dates, ticket options, and travel tips.
The future is arriving. A deep dive into the top 10 prospects in the A's system and how they fit into the 2028 Las Vegas roster.
Spring training 2026 is done. Here is what we learned about the A's roster, who impressed, who made the team, and what the 2026 season looks like.
A full AL West preview for 2026: where the A's stand against the Astros, Rangers, Mariners, and Angels heading into the season.
Stadium construction progress, the location, design details, capacity numbers, and what fans can expect when the new Las Vegas ballpark opens in 2028.
Where to watch Athletics and baseball games in Las Vegas: the Westgate SuperBook on the Strip, Station Casinos sportsbooks, Yard House at Town Square, PT's neighborhood bars and a North Las Vegas sports cantina.
For 2027, A's season tickets mean a membership at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. For the Las Vegas ballpark opening in 2028, the team sells premium full-season packages now and runs a $19.01 priority list for everyone else. Here is what is confirmed and what is not.
Four World Series titles, three dynasties, and the legendary players who built the legacy that now belongs to Las Vegas.
A full breakdown of the A's roster heading into 2026, key returning players, prospects to track, and what the team needs to compete in the AL West.
The A's Las Vegas ballpark is being built on the former Tropicana site at Las Vegas Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, on the south end of the Strip, across Tropicana Avenue from MGM Grand. Fans will enter from an elevated plaza tied into the pedestrian bridges, with an on-site garage plus nearby resort parking, rideshare, and walking.
The five Las Vegas Athletics minor league prospects with the highest chance of making a meaningful impact on the major league roster within the next 24 months.
The analytics revolution that started with Billy Beane and the Oakland A's reshaped how every team in baseball is built. Las Vegas inherits that legacy.
The history of Las Vegas becoming a legitimate major league sports city, from the Raiders' arrival through the Golden Knights dynasty to the Athletics completing the picture.
Where to find official Las Vegas Athletics merchandise: the official team store, licensed retailers, and what gear is available during the transition period.
The full timeline of the Athletics' relocation: from the last game in Oakland through the Sacramento interim years to the Las Vegas era.