With mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new Athletics ballpark serving as the backdrop, team owner John Fisher stood in front of a large gathering with one message: “We are Vegas’ team.

The Oakland Athletics are expected to begin in play in Las Vegas in 2028 and MLB could get serious about expansion the following year.

Explore BIG's groundbreaking A's Ballpark, featuring a design inspired by Las Vegas and baseball heritage, set to open in 2028.