The MLB Oakland Athletics "could be headed to Mexico City" in spring '19 to play multiple exhibitions as part of MLB's "efforts to expand its international audience," according to Joe Stiglich of NBC SPORTS BAY AREA. A's Dir of Team Travel Mickey Morabito said that the club was "in discussions to play in Mexico City this upcoming spring," but that idea was "scratched because a new ballpark being built there is not quite ready yet." The A's "remain in play for two exhibitions" in Mexico City in '19 against a "yet-to-be-determined opponent if the plans come to fruition." The A's "always ask to be considered for international play," and their '19 schedule may "include quite the globe-trotting itinerary." In addition to potential exhibitions in Mexico, it was confirmed that the A's also are being "considered for a return trip to Japan to open the '19 regular season." The A's began the '08 season with two games against the Boston Red Sox at the Tokyo Dome and "returned there" in '12 for an opening series against the Seattle Mariners (NBC SPORTS BAY AREA, 1/2).
