The Oakland Athletics are expected to begin in play in Las Vegas in 2028 and MLB could get serious about expansion the following year.

With mounds of dirt, construction vehicles and the exact location where home plate will be at the new Athletics ballpark serving as the backdrop, team owner John Fisher stood in front of a large gathering with one message: “We are Vegas’ team.

The Athletics officially broke ground for their new stadium in Las Vegas, which will be located at the site of the former Tropicana hotel. A’s owner John Fisher, manager Mark Kotsay, Hall of Famer Rollie Fingers and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred were among those in attendance for Monday’s ceremony.