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A’s Owner John Fisher On Hiring 30-Something President of Baseball Operations: ‘World Is Run By 31-Year-Olds Today’

October 21, 2026October 22, 2026 Alan Snel David Forst, Jacob Wilson, John Fisher, Mark Kotsay, Nick Kurtz, Taylor Smith, Tyler Soderstrom

Story by Alan Snel Photos by Hugh Byrne LAS VEGAS, Nevada — A’s owner John

A's president Marc Badain (left) and A's manager Mark Kotsay (right) have two very different jobs, but their personable demeanors make them good choices to help the franchise transition to Las Vegas in 2028. Photo illustration: Hugh Byrne/LVSportsBiz.com

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They Hold Very Different Jobs But Their Similar Personable Styles Help Marc and Mark Guide Athletics’ Transition To Las Vegas

June 18, 2026June 19, 2026 Alan Snel Chris Caray, Dave Kaval, Jacob Wilson, John Fisher, Marc Badain, Mark Kotsay, Steve Hill, Tyler Soderstrom

By Alan Snel, LVSportsBiz.com Publisher-Writer LAS VEGAS, Nevada — They are the Marx Brothers of the A’s, two

A's catcher/DH Jonah Heim, who played for the Triple-A Aviators at Las Vegas Ballpark in 2019.

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On A’s Move To Las Vegas: The Manager, The Broadcaster, The Designated Hitter/Backup Catcher; Saturday: A’s Win Again In Vegas, 7-5, Over Rockies

June 14, 2026June 14, 2026 Alan Snel Chris Caray, Dallas Braden, Harry Caray, John Fisher, Jonah Heim, Marc Badain, Mark Kotsay, Nick Kurtz, Sandy Dean, Shea Langeliers

Story by Alan Snel Photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell LAS VEGAS,

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A’s Rally For 4-3 Win Over Milwaukee In Las Vegas, Offering Their Future Home Market A Strong Dose Of The Big Leagues

June 10, 2026June 10, 2026 Alan Snel Mark Kotsay, Nick Kurtz, Shea Langeliers

Story by Alan Snel Photos by J. Tyge O’Donnell LAS

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A’s Owner John Fisher On Stadium To LVSportsBiz: Workforce To Increase To 1,500; Naming Rights Talks Underway

March 8, 2026March 8, 2026 Alan Snel Jacob Wilson, John Fisher, Mark Kotsay

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Las Vegas Becoming More Tangible For Nomadic Athletics Franchise That Began In Philly

February 22, 2026February 22, 2026 Alan Snel Brent Rooker, Denzel Clarke, Jacob Wilson, Jeff McNeil, Luis Severino, Mark Kotsay, Shea Langeliers, Tyler Soderstrom

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A’s Super Fan Ready To Roll At Athletics Spring Training Opener At Camelback Ranch Saturday; A’s Home Opener In Mesa Sunday

February 21, 2026February 21, 2026 Alan Snel Jacob Wilson, John Fisher, Luis Severino, Mark Kotsay, Tyler Soderstrom

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New A’s Stadium On Strip Catalyst For Athletics’ Young Player Contract Extensions

December 30, 2025December 30, 2025 Alan Snel Brent Rooker, David Forst, Jacob Wilson, Lawrence Butler, Mark Kotsay, Nick Kurtz, Tyler Soderstrom

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In Stadium Business, Know Your Fan Base: A’s Stadium Developers Learn From Other MLB Venues

August 23, 2025August 23, 2025 Alan Snel Mark Kotsay, Trevor Gooby

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Vegas-Bound A’s See Financial Power, Fan Experience Of Stadiums During Road Games; Mariners 3 Athletics 2 In Seattle Friday

August 22, 2025August 23, 2025 Alan Snel Brett Harris, Bryan Woo, Dallas Braden, John Fisher, Ken Korach, Marc Badain, Mark Kotsay, Max Schuemann, Nick Kurtz

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July 5, 2021

Alan Snel, veteran journalist and LVSportsBiz.com publisher. ASnel@LVSportsBiz.com.

LVSPORTSBIZ.COM, launched June 2017: We are a digital magazine providing market-leading news, intelligence, enterprise and breaking news on Las Vegas’ sports/stadium industry. Our stories are quoted nationally and we set the sportsbiz news agenda in Las Vegas. Publisher Alan Snel has reported on the business of sports and stadiums in Denver, South Florida, New York, Seattle and Tampa besides Las Vegas and is considered a national authority on the topic. And like the Vegas Golden Knights, LVSportsBiz.com is celebrating its tenth birthday in 2027.

LVSportsBiz.com’s Written Word Series: Our storytelling focuses on original story lines.

June 2024: A father’s connection

June 2026: Baseball and the radio

April 2018: NHL team born in the desert

March 2020: Gratitude for being alive

June 2017: Birth of a website

August 2026: Team president does it all

BRIEFS

A’s stadium premium club sold out: Athletics say their new stadium’s exclusive club called the Athletic Club behind home plate is sold out, with 76 percent of the buyers from Southern Nevada. The A’s plan on opening their domed $2.1 billion stadium on the Strip in 2028.

LVSportsBiz.com coverage of Athletics stadium project on Strip in Las Vegas.

A’s owner John Fisher in Las Vegas

LVCVA spends $8.25 million on A’s sponsorship

Big League Sports With Small Town Politics

Man of Many Hats

Athletics’ long, strange journey for new ballpark

How Deal Was Made For A’s Ballpark On Strip

May 24, 2021

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel is a nationally-known bicycle rights leader and bicycle travel writer.

Alan focuses on reducing road violence and has asked government to enforce road safety laws, design better roads for bicyclists and walkers not just motorists, educate drivers, install more penalties for reckless motorists and lower speed limits.

Here are Alan’s travel story samples, literary adventures based on Alan’s expansive and curious approach to reporting sports-business news and a bicycle life:

Let’s Pedal Zion National Park

Bicycling Bristlecone Trail At 9,000 Feet

Biking magical Seattle and the Northwest

Bicycling the Tour de Stadiums of Las Vegas

Las Vegas bicyclist struck by bullet during memorial ride

Incomparable Grand Canyon by bike

LVSportsBiz.com Publisher Alan Snel has also written two books: Long Road Back To Las Vegas and Bicycle Man. Purchase Long Road Back To Las Vegas on Amazon and contact Alan to buy Bicycle Man at asnel@LVSportsBiz.com.