Athletics Appoint Marc Badain as President, Plans Las Vegas Move for 2028

The Oakland Athletics have appointed Marc Badain, the former president of the Las Vegas Raiders, as their new president, succeeding Dave Kaval, who resigned at the end of 2024. Badain, who has over three decades of experience with the Raiders, played a pivotal role in the team's relocation to Las Vegas and the construction of Allegiant Stadium. A's owner John Fisher emphasized Badain's leadership and experience in overseeing transformative projects as vital for the team's future in Southern Nevada. The Athletics are expected to move to their new $1.75 billion ballpark by the 2028 season, while playing in Sacramento for the next three years. Sandy Dean, who served as the interim president, will transition to the role of vice chairman. Badain expressed excitement about guiding the team into a new era and working closely with the community.