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MLB Rumors: Athletics' Las Vegas Stadium Proposal Given '50-50' Chance by Insider

The Oakland Athletics reportedly hit a bit of a snag in their hopes of building a $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas.

According to Norm Clarke of The Sporting Tribune, a veteran legislative insider said he'd "give it a 50-50" chance that the A's bid for their proposed 30,000-seat ballpark with a retractable roof on Las Vegas Boulevard gets passage on the final day of the city legislature's regular session.

"It doesn't seem to be a priority," the insider said.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.

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