Part 3/12:
Faced with crumbling facilities and dwindling fan support, Major League Baseball permitted the Athletics to explore relocation options in May 2021. Initially, the team proposed a privately-funded $1 billion waterfront stadium in Oakland, but negotiations fell through due to city council delays, leading to doubt regarding owner John Fisher's financial commitment to the project. As a result, Las Vegas emerged as a viable alternative, particularly following the successful relocation of the Raiders from Oakland to Las Vegas just a few years prior.