Oakland A’s close in on move to Las Vegas after signing land deal for stadium

• Oakland A's purchase land for new stadium in Las Vegas
• A's would be only second team to change cities since 1972

The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a new retractable roof ballpark in Las Vegas after being unable to build a new venue in the Bay Area.

Team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night the team finalized a deal last week to buy the 49-acre site where the A's plan to build the stadium close to the Las Vegas Strip with a seating capacity of 30,000 to 35,000.