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Just two games into the regular season, the Oakland Athletics are already causing concern for Major League Baseball (MLB) due to low fan attendance at the stadium. This situation poses a conflict of interest between the league and the organization, since lack of attendance leads to significant financial losses for both parties.
During the second regular season game between the Cleveland Guardians and the Oakland Athletics, attendance at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum was noticeably low, with only 3,837 fans in attendance. This number contrasts sharply with the 13,522 spectators who attended Opening Day, suggesting a rapid decline in fan interest in the team.
This downward trend in attendance is nothing new for the Oakland Athletics. In fact, a projection study conducted by FanGraphs for the 2024 season reveals that the team is in the red in terms of attendance payments. It is estimated that the organization would receive only 61 million dollars, which would place it as the one with the lowest income in the league, with a difference of 36 million dollars compared to the next team.
Compared to the 2027 season, the A’s would be losing even more money, with a projected $18 million less in revenue. This situation is in stark contrast to teams like the Texas Rangers, who have seen significant growth in terms of attendance revenue. In 2007, the Rangers recorded $68 million in revenue, while by 2024 a total of $220 million is projected, thanks to their success in the World Series and having a competitive team.
2024-03-30 19:29:38
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