Sacramento Proposes Major League Baseball Expansion After A's
PUBLISHED Jun 12, 2026, 6:18 AM ET
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WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty said this week the region is making a formal pitch to Major League Baseball after the Athletics left for Las Vegas, citing packed crowds at Sutter Health Park during a recent series and announcing $1 billion in public funds plus nearly $800 million in private investment. City officials said Tuesday they have launched the 'Sacramento Pitch,' begun searching for a lead investor, and will prepare a proposal for the league; immediate next steps include securing ownership, finalizing stadium financing and plans, and producing economic projections to support the expansion bid in coming months.
By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- The Athletics left for Las Vegas, creating an open market opportunity.
- Fans attended a recent series at Sutter Health Park, showing local interest.
- Late last month Sacramento announced $1 billion in public funding for an expansion bid.
- Officials also announced nearly $800 million in private investment commitments.
- The city has begun searching for a lead investor to own a potential MLB team.
News Intelligence
- If you're a baseball fan in Sacramento, this could be a game-changer. A new Major League team in town means more local games to attend and a boost to community spirit. If you're a local business owner, the influx of fans could mean more customers.
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Sacramento city officials, local businesses, and prospective investors benefit from the proposed $1 billion public and nearly $800 million private commitments and the potential economic activity tied to an MLB expansion franchise.
Oakland-area residents and businesses that lost the Athletics face the immediate economic and cultural impact from the team's relocation to Las Vegas.
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