The Oakland Athletics appear to be two small steps from extinction.
The Nevada legislature on Wednesday approved $380 million in taxpayer funds toward a new ballpark in Las Vegas, leaving two hurdles for the A's in their proposed move: Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo to sign the ballpark bill into law, and major league owners to approve the move.
Major League Baseball expects both steps to be cleared, with the A's projecting the grand opening of their new ballpark in 2028. The A's would pay the balance of the projected $1.5 billion construction cost, plus any cost overruns.