The Las Vegas A’s?
That could be the franchise name after the Oakland team leaves the Bay Area, although we haven’t gotten that far. So far, all we know is the A’s will be moving to Vegas, although that may officially happen in 2028 after their stadium is finished.
But in an interview back in April, Athletics president Dave Kaval made it sound like no new name is coming (see below).
This is a bad idea. First off, the Vegas move should result in a Vegas-y name for branding purposes. You’ll only anger already-angry A’s fans by keeping it.
Second? As some fans pointed out, the Las Vegas A’s sound like … the Las Vegas Aces, who already exist:
A's President Dave Kaval confirms the Athletics will keep their name when they relocate to Las Vegas. #LasVegasAthletics https://t.co/ul0aBb2Iat
— Las Vegas: Sports Capital Of The World (@LVPROSPORTS) April 20, 2023
I'm naive to the whole move with the A's aside from the Raiders having recently also moved from Oakland to Vegas
I do wonder though if they undergo a name change in any capacity
Bc Las Vegas already has a — 2x championship winning, mind you — franchise in the Aces
— Stephen PridGeon ☯️🏁 (@StayTrueSDot3) November 16, 2023
Idk they gonna have to change that name though. The Las Vegas A’s just don’t have the same ring to it. Plus to close to LV Aces https://t.co/N9DaUMD3kZ
— Down East Sports (@DownEastSports) November 16, 2023
Maybe rethink that one?
