Las Vegas Aviators

Minor league baseball team

Las Vegas Aviators

* Founded in 1983
* Summerlin South, Nevada

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Team logo | Cap insignia
Minor league affiliations
Class| Triple-A (1983–present)
League| Pacific Coast League (1983–present)
Division| West Division
Major league affiliations
Team| Oakland Athletics / Athletics (2019–present)
Previous teams|

* New York Mets (2013–2018)
* Toronto Blue Jays (2009–2012)
* Los Angeles Dodgers (2001–2008)
* San Diego Padres (1983–2000)

Minor league titles
League titles (2)|

* 1986
* 1988

Division titles (6)|

* 1986
* 1988
* 2002
* 2013
* 2014
* 2019

First-half titles (5)|

* 1983
* 1984
* 1988
* 1992
* 2025

Second-half titles (3)|

* 1986
* 1987
* 1996

Team data
Name| Las Vegas Aviators (2019–present)

Previous names

* Las Vegas 51s (2001–2018)
* Las Vegas Stars (1983–2000)

Colors| Navy blue, orange, tangerine, gold, yellow, gray[1][2]

Mascot| Spruce the Goose and The Aviator
Ballpark| Las Vegas Ballpark (2019–present)

Previous parks

| Cashman Field (1983–2018)

Owner(s)/
Operator(s)

| Seaport Entertainment Group
Manager| Fran Riordan[3]
Website| milb.com/las-vegas

The Las Vegas Aviators, formerly known as the Las Vegas 51s and Las Vegas Stars, are a Minor League Baseball team of the Pacific Coast League (PCL) and the Triple-A affiliate of the Athletics. They are located in Summerlin South, Nevada, a community in Las Vegas. The Aviators play their home games at Las Vegas Ballpark, a 10,000-seat facility which opened in 2019. The team previously played at Cashman Field from 1983 to 2018.

The team has been members of the Pacific Coast League since 1983, including the 2021 season when it was known as the Triple-A West, and won the PCL championship as the Stars in 1986 and 1988.

## History

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### Las Vegas Stars (1983–2000)

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The Las Vegas Pacific Coast League franchise traces its roots to the Portland Beavers who entered the PCL in 1919 after a two-year hiatus. The team relocated to Spokane, Washington, in 1973, becoming the Spokane Indians. The franchise moved once again in 1983, becoming the Las Vegas Stars.

The Stars, who were the Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres, became the first professional sports team to play in Las Vegas since the Las Vegas Quicksilvers soccer club who played a single season in 1977. The Stars' inaugural season was quite successful, posting an 83–60 record and winning the first-half championship for the Southern Division leading to a playoff berth, but eventually losing to the Albuquerque Dukes. The following season, the Stars posted another successful campaign, going 71–65 and winning their second division championship (first half), but ultimately losing in the league semifinals to the Hawaii Islanders. After a dismal 1985 campaign, the Stars finished the 1986 season with an 80–62 record and won the second half of the Southern Division. In the league semifinals, the Stars defeated the Phoenix Firebirds, 3–2, and went on to win their first PCL championship, defeating the Vancouver Canadians in five games. The Stars won their second PCL championship in 1988, once again defeating Vancouver, this time in four games.

After winning five division titles and two league championships in their first six years, the Stars hit a skid, posting a .500 or better record only four times and winning shares of only two division championships in the following 12 years. The Stars were unable to advance past the first round of the playoffs in both seasons that they qualified. The team's affiliation with the Padres ended after the 2000 season.

### Las Vegas 51s (2001–2018)

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A Las Vegas 51s baseball game against the Iowa Cubs at Cashman Field in 2008

In 2001, Las Vegas became the top farm club of the Los Angeles Dodgers. The new affiliation was accompanied by rebranding to the Las Vegas 51s in reference to Area 51, a military base located north-northwest of Las Vegas legendary for rumors of its housing UFOs and other extraterrestrial technology. The team adopted a logo featuring a grey alien head and introduced an extraterrestrial mascot named Cosmo.

A new affiliate, moniker, and appearance did not translate into improved performance on the field. The 51s experienced only two winning seasons during their eight years as the Triple-A Dodgers. Their only division title came under manager Brad Mills in 2002 as the team posted the best record in the league at 85–59, but lost three games to one to the eventual PCL champion Edmonton Trappers.

On March 24, 2008, Mandalay Baseball Properties sold the 51s franchise to Stevens Baseball Group.[4] There were no plans to move the team,[5] and talks of building a new stadium to replace the ageing Cashman Field became stagnant.[6][7] The Dodgers and the 51s had a rocky relationship during their eight-year affiliation. The Dodgers were not pleased with Cashman Field, which barely met the standards for Triple-A baseball. It had no weight room or indoor batting cages, and it was decrepit compared to other stadiums in the league. Citing the inadequacies of Cashman and lack of planning for a replacement, Los Angeles decided not to renew their player development contract (PDC) with Las Vegas after the 2008 season.[8]

Following the departure of the Los Angeles Dodgers, the 51s signed a PDC with the Toronto Blue Jays, marking the first time that the 51s were affiliated with an American League club.[9] The only time the team finished over .500 with the Blue Jays was in 2012 when Marty Brown led the team to a 79–64 second-place finish. The Blue Jays ended their affiliation with the 51s after the season.

In April 2013, the team was purchased for $20 million by Summerlin Las Vegas Baseball Club, a 50/50 joint venture of The Howard Hughes Corporation and Play Ball Owners Group, including investors Steve Mack, Bart Wear, and Chris Kaempfer, with intentions of moving it to a proposed stadium in Summerlin near the Red Rock Resort Spa and Casino.[10][11] Howard Hughes later bought out the Play Ball group in 2017, becoming the sole owner of the team.[11]

The 51s became affiliated with the New York Mets in 2013 when they were the only Triple-A team left without an MLB parent.[12] They won back-to-back division titles in 2013 and 2014 under manager Wally Backman, but were eliminated in the Pacific Conference championship series on both occasions.

In 2017 the 51s became one of the first teams to participate in the Copa de la Diversión initiative and for selected games played as the Reyes de Plata ("Silver Kings"). The name was a nod to Nevada being the "Silver State" and a homage to the contribution migrant workers made to the mining industry of Nevada.[13]

In October 2017, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority approved a 20-year, $80 million naming rights agreement to help pay for the new $150 million 10,000-seat ballpark which opened in 2019. Las Vegas Ballpark, located in Summerlin, includes 22 suites, a center field pool, kids' zone, and several bars.[14] Construction began in 2018 and was completed for the 2019 season.[15]

In late 2017, the Mets announced plans to move its Triple-A affiliation to the Syracuse Mets beginning in 2019, meaning the 51s would be in need of a new major league affiliate.[16]

### Las Vegas Aviators (2019–present)

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Zack Gelof playing for the Aviators in 2023

Following the conclusion of the 2018 season, Las Vegas signed a two-year PDC with the then Oakland Athletics that ran through 2020.[17] In addition to having a new major league affiliate in 2019 and playing in a new ballpark, the team also changed its name to the Las Vegas Aviators. The name is in reference to aviation pioneer Howard Hughes. The team's new logo depicts a pilot wearing a flight helmet and utilizes their new color scheme of navy blue, orange, tangerine, gold, yellow, and gray.[1] Their first home game at Las Vegas Ballpark was a 10–2 win against the Sacramento River Cats on April 9 before a sellout crowd of 11,036.[18][19] Las Vegas secured the win with a five-run second inning in which Skye Bolt scored the winning run when he came home on a fielding error.[19] Aviators pitchers Chris Bassitt and Daniel Mengden combined to strikeout 14 Sacramento batters.[19]

The start of the 2020 season was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic before ultimately being cancelled on June 30.[20][21]

With the 2021 Major League Baseball restructuring of Minor League Baseball, the Aviators were organized into the Triple-A West.[22] Las Vegas ended the season in third place in the Western Division with a 62–58 record.[23] No playoffs were held to determine a league champion; instead, the team with the best regular-season record was declared the winner.[24] However, 10 games that had been postponed from the start of the season were reinserted into the schedule as a postseason tournament called the Triple-A Final Stretch in which all 30 Triple-A clubs competed for the highest winning percentage.[24] Las Vegas finished the tournament tied for 13th place with a 3–3 record.[25]

In 2022, the Triple-A West became known as the Pacific Coast League, the name historically used by the regional circuit prior to the 2021 reorganization.[26]

In 2024, ownership of the team and stadium transferred to Seaport Entertainment Group, a spin-off from Howard Hughes Holdings.[27]

The Aviators won the first half of the 2025 season, which qualified them for the best-of-three PCL championship playoffs.[28]

## Season-by-season records

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Table key  League | The team's final position in the league standings

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Division | The team's final position in the divisional standings
GB | Games behind the team that finished in first place in the division that season
‡  | Class champions (1983–present)
†  | League champions (1983–present)
§  | Conference champions (1998–2020)
*  | Division champions (1983–2020)
^  | Postseason berth (1983–present)
Season-by-season records  Season  | League  | Regular-season  | Postseason  | MLB affiliate  | Ref.

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Record  | Win %  | League  | Division  | GB | Record  | Win %  | Result
1983
^  | PCL  | 83–60  | .580  | 2nd | 2nd | 2 | 2–3  | .400 | Won First Half Southern Division title
Lost Southern Division title vs. Albuquerque Dukes, 3–2[29] | San Diego Padres | [30]
1984
^  | PCL  | 71–65  | .522  | 3rd | 2nd | 14 | 1–3  | .250 | Won First Half Southern Division title
Lost Southern Division title vs. Hawaii Islanders, 3–1[31] | San Diego Padres | [32]
1985  | PCL  | 65–79  | .451  | 10th | 5th | 19+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [33]
1986
^ * †  | PCL  | 80–62  | .563  | 3rd | 2nd | 1 | 6–4  | .600 | Won Second Half Southern Division title
Won Southern Division title vs. Phoenix Firebirds, 3–2
Won PCL championship vs. Vancouver Canadians, 3–2[34] | San Diego Padres | [35]
1987
^  | PCL  | 69–73  | .486  | 7th | 4th | 8 | 0–3 | .000 | Won Second Half Southern Division title
Lost Southern Division title vs. Albuquerque Dukes, 3–0[36] | San Diego Padres | [37]
1988
^ * †  | PCL  | 74–66  | .529  | 4th | 2nd | 11 | 6–1  | .857 | Won First Half Southern Division title
Won Southern Division title vs. Albuquerque Dukes, 3–0
Won PCL championship vs. Vancouver Canadians, 3–1[38] | San Diego Padres | [39]
1989  | PCL  | 74–69  | .517  | 4th | 3rd | 6+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [40]
1990  | PCL  | 58–86  | .403  | 9th (tie) | 5th | 34 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [41]
1991  | PCL  | 65–75  | .464  | 8th | 5th | 16 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [42]
1992
^  | PCL  | 74–70  | .514  | 5th | 2nd | 11+1⁄2 | 2–3  | .400 | Won First Half Southern Division title
Lost Southern Division title vs. Colorado Springs Sky Sox, 3–2[43] | San Diego Padres | [44]
1993  | PCL  | 58–85  | .406  | 10th | 5th | 25 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [45]
1994  | PCL  | 56–87  | .392  | 10th | 5th | 29 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [46]
1995  | PCL  | 61–83  | .424  | 9th | 5th | 26+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [47]
1996
^  | PCL  | 73–67  | .521  | 3rd (tie) | 1st | — | 0–3 | .000 | Won Second Half Southern Division title
Lost Southern Division title vs. Phoenix Firebirds, 3–0[48] | San Diego Padres | [49]
1997  | PCL  | 56–85  | .397  | 10th | 5th | 31 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [50]
1998  | PCL  | 70–72  | .493  | 11th | 3rd | 10+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [51]
1999  | PCL  | 67–75  | .472  | 11th | 3rd | 6+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [52]
2000  | PCL  | 73–70  | .510  | 7th | 2nd | 16+1⁄2 | — | — | — | San Diego Padres | [53]
2001  | PCL  | 68–76  | .472  | 11th | 3rd | 7 | — | — | — | Los Angeles Dodgers | [54]
2002
*  | PCL  | 85–59  | .590  | 1st | 1st | — | 1–3  | .250 | Won Pacific Conference Southern Division title
Lost Pacific Conference title vs. Edmonton Trappers, 3–1[55] | Los Angeles Dodgers | [56]
2003  | PCL  | 76–66  | .535  | 3rd | 2nd | 15 | — | — | — | Los Angeles Dodgers | [57]
2004  | PCL  | 67–76  | .469  | 11th | 3rd | 11+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Los Angeles Dodgers | [58]
2005  | PCL  | 57–86  | .399  | 16th | 4th | 22+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Los Angeles Dodgers | [59]
2006  | PCL  | 67–77  | .465  | 12th | 3rd | 24 | — | — | — | Los Angeles Dodgers | [60]
2007  | PCL  | 67–77  | .465  | 13th | 4th | 17 | — | — | — | Los Angeles Dodgers | [61]
2008  | PCL  | 74–69  | .517  | 7th | 2nd | 8+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Los Angeles Dodgers | [62]
2009  | PCL  | 71–73  | .493  | 10th (tie) | 3rd (tie) | 15+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Toronto Blue Jays | [63]
2010  | PCL  | 66–78  | .458  | 12th | 4th | 13 | — | — | — | Toronto Blue Jays | [64]
2011  | PCL  | 71–73  | .493  | 6th (tie) | 2nd | 17 | — | — | — | Toronto Blue Jays | [65]
2012  | PCL  | 79–64  | .552  | 5th | 2nd | 6+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Toronto Blue Jays | [66]
2013
*  | PCL  | 81–63  | .563  | 2nd | 1st | — | 1–3  | .250 | Won Pacific Conference Southern Division title
Lost Pacific Conference title vs. Salt Lake Bees, 3–1  | New York Mets | [67]
2014
*  | PCL  | 81–63  | .563  | 1st (tie) | 1st | — | 1–3  | .250 | Won Pacific Conference Southern Division title
Lost Pacific Conference title vs. Reno Aces, 3–1  | New York Mets | [68]
2015  | PCL  | 77–67  | .535  | 7th | 2nd | 1 | — | — | — | New York Mets | [69]
2016  | PCL  | 70–74  | .486  | 10th (tie) | 3rd | 3+1⁄2 | — | — | — | New York Mets | [70]
2017  | PCL  | 56–86  | .394  | 16th | 4th | 17 | — | — | — | New York Mets | [71]
2018  | PCL  | 71–69  | .507  | 9th | 3rd | 11+1⁄2 | — | — | — | New York Mets | [72]
2019
*  | PCL  | 83–57  | .593  | 2nd | 1st | — | 2–3  | .400 | Won Pacific Conference Southern Division title
Lost Pacific Conference title vs. Sacramento River Cats, 3–2  | Oakland Athletics | [73]
2020  | PCL  | Season cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic)[21] | Oakland Athletics | [74]
2021  | AAAW  | 62–58  | .517  | 4th | 3rd | 11 | 3–3  | .500 | Lost series vs. Oklahoma City Dodgers, 3–2
Won series vs. Reno Aces, 1–0
Placed 13th (tie) in the Triple-A Final Stretch[25] | Oakland Athletics | [23]
2022  | PCL  | 71–79  | .473  | 7th | 3rd | 15 | — | — | — | Oakland Athletics | [75]
2023  | PCL  | 75–74  | .503  | 5th | 3rd | 12+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Oakland Athletics | [76]
2024  | PCL  | 74–75  | .497  | 6th | 4th | 7+1⁄2 | — | — | — | Oakland Athletics | [77]
Totals | —  | 2,876–2,968  | .492  | —  | —  | —  | 25–35  | .417  | —  | —  | —

## Media

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The Las Vegas Aviators are covered by Las Vegas' two daily newspapers, the Las Vegas Review-Journal and Las Vegas Sun. Every Aviators game is broadcast by KRLV 920-AM, with Russ Langer and Matt Neverett as the broadcast's play-by-play men. Several prominent sports radio and television personalities made their start as broadcaster for the Stars and 51s, most notably Fox Sports' Colin Cowherd.

### Broadcasters

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* Bob Blum (1985–2005)
* Dick Calvert (1983)
* Colin Cowherd (1987–1988)
* Joe Hawk (1983)
* Ken Korach (1989–1995)
* Russ Langer (2000–present)
* Matt Neverett (2021-present)
* Tim Neverett (1996–2003, 2005–2006)
* Paul Olden (1984–1987)
* Jerry Reuss (1994–1995,1999, 2005–present)
* Jon Sandler (1993–1999)
* Dom Valentino (1983–1985, 1987–1989)
* Rich Waltz (1990–1992)

## Roster

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Las Vegas Aviators roster

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Players | Coaches/Other

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Pitchers

* 19 Mason Barnett
* 35 Ben Bowden
* 49 Aaron Brooks
* 13 Jack Cushing
* 33 Tanner Dodson
* 99 Carlos Duran *
* 68 Joey Estes *
* 44 Tyler Ferguson
* 53 Will Johnston
* 41 David Leal
* 31 Anthony Maldonado
* 58 Scott McGough
* 40 Luis Morales
* 50 Kade Morris
* 47 Michel Otañez *
* 52 Ángel Perdomo
* 56 Gustavo Rodriguez
* \-- Pedro Santos
* 28 Mitch Spence *
* 16 Jake Walkinshaw

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Catchers

* 18 Willie MacIver
* 64 Jhonny Pereda
* 21 Daniel Susac

Infielders

* 20 CJ Alexander
*  9 Cooper Bowman
*  6 Logan Davidson
* 20 Zack Gelof *
* 11 Brett Harris *
*  2 Darell Hernáiz *
* 28 Alejo López
* 12 Brennan Milone

Outfielders

* 23 JJ Bleday *
* 14 Carlos Cortes
* 38 Nick Martini
*  8 Colby Thomas

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Manager

* 39 Fran Riordan

Coaches

* 48 Paul Abbott (pitching)
* 55 Kevin Kouzmanoff (assistant hitting)
* 24 Brian McArn (hitting)
* 37 Don Schulze (assistant pitching)

60-day injured list

* \-- Domingo Robles

7-day injured list
* On Athletics 40-man roster
~ Development list
# Rehab assignment
∞ Reserve list
‡ Restricted list
§ Suspended list
† Temporarily inactive list
Roster updated July 13, 2025
Transactions
→ More rosters: MiLB • Pacific Coast League
→ Athletics minor league players

## Award winners

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### PCL MVP

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* 1983 – Kevin McReynolds
* 1986 – Tim Pyznarski
* 1988 – Sandy Alomar Jr.
* 1989 – Sandy Alomar Jr.
* 2001 – Phil Hiatt
* 2009 – Randy Ruiz
* 2010 – J. P. Arencibia

### PCL Rookie of the Year

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* 2017 – Amed Rosario

### PCL Manager of the Year

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* 2002 – Brad Mills
* 2014 – Wally Backman
* 2019 – Fran Riordan
* 2023 – Fran Riordan

### PCL Executive of the Year

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* 1992 – Don Logan
* 1998 – Don Logan
* 2018 – Don Logan

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## Notable alumni

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* Roberto Alomar
* Sandy Alomar Jr.
* Pete Alonso
* Carlos Baerga
* Adrian Beltre
* Bruce Bochy
* Larry Bowa (manager)
* Jolbert Cabrera
* Chin-Feng Chen
* Michael Conforto
* David Cooper
* Joey Cora
* Ike Davis
* Cody Decker
* Jacob deGrom
* Edwin Encarnación
* Andre Ethier
* Wilmer Flores
* Éric Gagné
* Nomar Garciaparra (rehab)
* Ozzie Guillén
* Robert Gsellman
* Tony Gwynn
* D. J. Houlton
* Edwin Jackson
* Matt Kemp
* Ty Kelly
* John Kruk
* Seth Lugo
* Russell Martin
* Gary Matthews Jr.
* Steven Matz
* Kevin McReynolds
* Brad Mills (Manager)
* Norihiro Nakamura
* T. J. Rivera
* Amed Rosario
* Cody Ross
* David Ross
* Jerry Royster (Manager)
* Benito Santiago
* Dominic Smith
* Noah Syndergaard
* Joe Thurston
* Kevin Towers (General Manager)
* Shane Victorino
* Jayson Werth
* Zack Wheeler
* Steve Yeager (hitting coach)

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Las Vegas Aviators

* Established in 1983
* Formerly the Las Vegas Stars and Las Vegas 51s
* Based in Summerlin, Nevada

Franchise|

* Roster
* All-time roster
* Aviators
* 51s
* Stars
* Managers
* Broadcasters
* All articles

Ballparks|

* Cashman Field
* Las Vegas Ballpark

Culture|

* Silver State Diamond Challenge

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Athletics

* Established in 1901
* Formerly the Philadelphia Athletics, the Kansas City Athletics and the Oakland Athletics
* Based in West Sacramento, California

Franchise|

* History
* in Philadelphia
* in Kansas City
* in Oakland
* pending relocation to Las Vegas
* Seasons
* Records
* No-hitters
* Players
* Owners and executives
* Managers
* Broadcasters
* Radio network
* Award winners and league leaders
* First-round draft picks
* Opening Day starting pitchers

Ballparks|

* Columbia Park
* Shibe Park
* Municipal Stadium
* Oakland Coliseum
* Sutter Health Park (temporary 2025–2027)
* New Las Vegas Stadium (under construction)

Spring training
Latta Park Baseball Field
Barrs Field
Cramton Bowl
Terry Park Ballfield
Wilmington Park
McCurdy Field
Connie Mack Field
McKechnie Field
Rendezvous Park
Scottsdale Stadium I
Phoenix Municipal Stadium
Hohokam Stadium

Culture|

* Philadelphia Athletics (football)
* Philadelphia Baseball Wall of Fame
* The Baseball Bug
* Champagne and Baloney
* Charlie-O
* Dick Callahan
* Stomper
* $100,000 infield
* "Holy Toledo!"
* Swingin' A's
* Billyball
* Big Three
* Highway to Heaven
* Moneyball
* book
* film
* Mount Davis
* Hal the Hot Dog Guy
* The Mustache Gang
* Oakland Ballpark

Lore|

* The Mack Attack
* Grandstand Managers Night
* Perfect games
* Catfish Hunter
* Dallas Braden
* Bash Brothers
* 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
* 20 game win streak
* MLB Japan Opening Series 2008
* Philadelphia Athletics 18, Cleveland Indians 17 (1932)

Rivalries|

* Los Angeles Angels
* Philadelphia Phillies
* San Francisco Giants

Key personnel|

* Owner: John Fisher
* President: Marc Badain
* Executive vice president: Billy Beane
* General manager: David Forst
* Manager: Mark Kotsay

World Series
Champions (9)|

* 1910
* 1911
* 1913
* 1929
* 1930
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1989

American League
Championships (15)|

* 1902
* 1905
* 1910
* 1911
* 1913
* 1914
* 1929
* 1930
* 1931
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1988
* 1989
* 1990

AL West Division
Championships (17)|

* 1971
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1981
* 1988
* 1989
* 1990
* 1992
* 2000
* 2002
* 2003
* 2006
* 2012
* 2013
* 2020

AL Wild Card (4)|

* 2001
* 2014
* 2018
* 2019

Minors|

Triple-A
Las Vegas Aviators
Double-A
Midland RockHounds
High-A
Lansing Lugnuts
Single-A
Stockton Ports
Rookie
ACL Athletics
DSL Athletics

Seasons (125)

1900s|

* 1900 ·  1901
* 1902
* 1903
* 1904
* 1905
* 1906
* 1907
* 1908
* 1909

1910s|

* 1910
* 1911
* 1912
* 1913
* 1914
* 1915
* 1916
* 1917
* 1918
* 1919

1920s|

* 1920
* 1921
* 1922
* 1923
* 1924
* 1925
* 1926
* 1927
* 1928
* 1929

1930s|

* 1930
* 1931
* 1932
* 1933
* 1934
* 1935
* 1936
* 1937
* 1938
* 1939

1940s|

* 1940
* 1941
* 1942
* 1943
* 1944
* 1945
* 1946
* 1947
* 1948
* 1949

1950s|

* 1950
* 1951
* 1952
* 1953
* 1954
* 1955
* 1956
* 1957
* 1958
* 1959

1960s|

* 1960
* 1961
* 1962
* 1963
* 1964
* 1965
* 1966
* 1967
* 1968
* 1969

1970s|

* 1970
* 1971
* 1972
* 1973
* 1974
* 1975
* 1976
* 1977
* 1978
* 1979

1980s|

* 1980
* 1981
* 1982
* 1983
* 1984
* 1985
* 1986
* 1987
* 1988
* 1989

1990s|

* 1990
* 1991
* 1992
* 1993
* 1994
* 1995
* 1996
* 1997
* 1998
* 1999

2000s|

* 2000
* 2001
* 2002
* 2003
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2008
* 2009

2010s|

* 2010
* 2011
* 2012
* 2013
* 2014
* 2015
* 2016
* 2017
* 2018
* 2019

2020s|

* 2020
* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* 2025

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Pacific Coast League

East Division|

* Albuquerque Isotopes
* El Paso Chihuahuas
* Oklahoma City Comets
* Round Rock Express
* Sugar Land Space Cowboys

West Division|

* Las Vegas Aviators
* Reno Aces
* Sacramento River Cats
* Salt Lake Bees
* Tacoma Rainiers

* All-Star Game
* Champions
* Hall of Fame
* Manager of the Year Award
* MVP Award
* No-hitters and perfect games
* Pitcher of the Year Award
* Records
* Rosters
* Stadiums
* Teams
* Top MLB Prospect Award
* Triple-A Championship

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Sports in Las Vegas

Professional|

* Las Vegas Raiders
* Vegas Golden Knights
* Las Vegas Aces
* Las Vegas Aviators
* Las Vegas Lights FC
* Henderson Silver Knights
* Las Vegas Royals
* Nevada Pharaohs
* Las Vegas Legends
* Vegas Knight Hawks
* Las Vegas Desert Dogs
* Sin City Trojans
* Fabulous Sin City Rollergirls
* Vegas Thrill

Amateur|

* Las Vegas Thunderbirds
* Vegas Jesters

Collegiate|

* UNLV Rebels
* CSN Coyotes
* Las Vegas Bowl
* Vegas Kickoff Classic
* Fortress Invitational

See also Sports teams based in Nevada

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Australian rules football|

USAFL
Las Vegas Gamblers

Baseball|

PCL
Las Vegas Aviators
Reno Aces

Basketball|

WNBA
Las Vegas Aces
ABA
Las Vegas Royals
Nevada Pharaohs

Esports|

CDL
Vegas Legion
OWL
Vegas Eternal

Football|

NFL
Las Vegas Raiders
WFA
Nevada Storm
Sin City Trojans

Ice hockey|

NHL
Vegas Golden Knights
AHL
Henderson Silver Knights
ECHL
Tahoe Knight Monsters
MWHL
Reno Ice Raiders
Vegas Jesters
USPHL
Las Vegas Thunderbirds

Indoor football|

IFL
Vegas Knight Hawks

Box lacrosse|

NLL
Las Vegas Desert Dogs

Roller derby|

WFTDA
Fabulous Sin City Roller Derby

Rugby football|

NARL
Las Vegas Blackjacks

Soccer|

USLC
Las Vegas Lights FC
NPSL
Las Vegas Legends
UPSL
Nevada Coyotes FC

Tennis|

WTT
Vegas Rollers

Volleyball|

PVF
Vegas Thrill

College athletics|

| NCAA Div. I|

* Nevada Wolf Pack
* UNLV Rebels

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NJCAA Div. I|

* CSN Coyotes
* WNC Wildcats

See also: Sports in the Las Vegas metropolitan area
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