The Oakland Athletics rejected the Oakland Ballers request to play a Pioneer League Game at the Oakland Coliseum on June 29, 2024, despite the Ballers having an agreement in place with ASM Global, the organization that manages the stadium.
Athletics' vice president of stadium operations David Rinetti sent the following email to ASM Global on Dec. 29, per Melissa Lockard of The Athletic:
"We support the JPA (Joint Powers Authority)'s efforts to bring new events to the Coliseum. However, under our license agreement with the JPA, we have the exclusive right to play professional baseball at the Coliseum, and we therefore do not consent to your request.