Athletics showcase talent in Las Vegas ahead of relocation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Oakland Athletics are playing six games in Las Vegas this week, with three against the Brewers and three against the Rockies. This marks a promotional effort ahead of their planned move to the city in 2028. The team is currently based in Sacramento after leaving Oakland, where they played since 1968. Previous games in Las Vegas have produced high-scoring affairs, including a twelve-inning match featuring 29 combined runs. This series serves as a preview for the Athletics' future fanbase while also highlighting challenges posed by Las Vegas’ climate and elevation.
- •Athletics are playing six games at Las Vegas Park this week.
- •Team currently shares a home with the Triple-A River Cats.
- •High-scoring games include a 12-inning match with 29 runs.
- •Las Vegas is set to be their new home starting in 2028.
- •Athletics' jerseys feature a 'Las Vegas' patch as a reminder.
- 12:09 PMYahoo Sports — The numbers from Las Vegas series show how potent A’s offense will be in new home
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — The Athletics Are Giving Las Vegas A Taste Of Baseball In The Desert
"The Athletics’ six-game Las Vegas preview was not just a noisy spectacle; it also produced numbers that suggest their future home could be a hitter’s paradise. It is a small sample, with totals combined across both teams.
"The Athletics, who currently play in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas are playing six games in their future home city this week and the offense is whopping.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 12:09 PMThe numbers from Las Vegas series show how potent A’s offense will be in new home
The Athletics’ six-game Las Vegas preview was not just a noisy spectacle; it also produced numbers that suggest their future home could be a hitter’s paradise. It is a small sample, with totals combined across both teams.
- Yahoo SportsJun 12, 2026, 1:30 PMThe Athletics Are Giving Las Vegas A Taste Of Baseball In The Desert
The Athletics, who currently play in Sacramento before moving to Las Vegas are playing six games in their future home city this week and the offense is whopping.
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