The Athletics moved out their lawnmower and rakes to make room for the press. Reporter Ben Ross posted a photo of the press conference setup at Sutter Health Park – the club’s new minor league home for the next few years before they move to Las Vegas – that looked more like a Home Depot shed than a major league operation.

The A’s took a dated, unremarkable minor-league ballpark and turned it into something that would resemble the sixth or seventh-best facility in the Cactus League.

The Athletics filed for a commercial building permit in March with Clark County as construction on their Strip ballpark is slated to get underway soon.

Despite some kinks still to be worked out, the Athletics' relocation is providing fans who might not go to games often a big new opportunity to see the big leagues live.

In their inaugural homestand at Sutter Health Park, the A’s were swept by the Chicago Cubs. It's a tough pill for fans trying to embrace the team’s temporary home.

The A’s are kicking off their three-year stay in Sacramento on Monday and will play their first game at Sutter Health Park, home of the Triple-A River Cats.