Why the A’s New Stadium is More Dream than Reality
Listen now
Description
The Oakland A’s remain on the hunt for funding to build their Las Vegas stadium, but that, and many of the basic details of their plans remain elusive. Former Marlins president David Samson joins the show to explain what needs to happen for the A’s to actually get to Las Vegas and why they have made very little progress. Plus, the Rays are looking for a stadium deal of their own, the Indiana Fever have almost as many broadcasters as regular season games, and we examine the various options for the Utah hockey team’s new name.
More Episodes
Harry Marino led the charge to unionize minor league baseball players, eventually securing massive pay and benefit increases. Now he is turning his attention to a larger project: organizing non-union sports workers from coaches to stadium workers. He joins the show to explain what worked with the...
Published 06/06/24
Published 06/06/24
The College World Series is preparing for its 74th year in Omaha, but it has only recently asserted itself as a key part of the NCAA calendar. CWS executive director Amy Hornocker joins the show to discuss the past, present, and future of the event. Plus, MLB banned one minor league player and...
Published 06/05/24