Oakland Ballers cleared to play at Raimondi Park, make $1.6M upgrades to facility

OAKLAND – The Ballers’ stay at Raimondi Park became official Tuesday when the Oakland City Council unanimously approved an agreement for their use of the field.

In exchange, the B’s will invest $1.6 million to upgrade the park’s facilities – including a new video scoreboard and a repaired playground – so they are suitable for professional baseball games and the crowds of thousands they may draw.

“While this is about sports, it’s also not just about sports – it’s about how working...