Posted May 13, 2021, 5:01 AM
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It looks MLB is ready to play hardball with Oakland about getting the new stadium approved.
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MLB tells Athletics to explore relocation if no new ballpark
JANIE McCAULEY
Tue, May 11, 2021, 2:19 PM
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Major League Baseball instructed the Athletics to explore relocation options as the team tries to secure a new waterfront ballpark it hopes will keep the club in Oakland long-term.
MLB released a statement Tuesday expressing its longtime determination that the current Coliseum site is “not a viable option for the future vision of baseball.”
“MLB is concerned with the rate of progress on the A’s new ballpark effort with local officials and other stakeholders in Oakland,” MLB said. “The A’s have worked very hard to advance a new ballpark in downtown Oakland for the last four years, investing significant resources while facing multiple roadblocks. We know they remain deeply committed to succeeding in Oakland, and with two other sports franchises recently leaving the community, their commitment to Oakland is now more important than ever.”
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Full article: https://news.yahoo.com/news/mlb-tell...191934903.html
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