MLB franchise, now based in Las Vegas after 2024 move
A’s progress on their Las Vegas ballpark is advancing, with the lower suites rising and a phased plan for a plaza and parking. Officials say ceremonial groundbreaking has already occurred and financing plans are evolving amid rising costs.
MLB has circulated proposals for a cap and payroll floor as players push back. The league argues the changes are needed to restore competitive balance, while players warn the plan could curb top earners and disrupt star players’ schedules during the All-Star period.
Ryan Lasko has undergone surgery after a vertebral fracture from a collision in a Double-A game. He is making progress in his recovery, with partial return of sensation and movement, as Athletics rally around him.