Another city in the West now wants an MLB expansion team
Sacramento has officially announced its intention to pursue a Major League Baseball expansion team. Local investors are seeking an anchor investor to lead the effort, highlighting the city's potential as a suitable market for baseball. The proposed ballpark would be built on the site of Sutter Health Park, currently home to the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats.
- ▪Sacramento is currently hosting the Athletics temporarily until their new stadium in Las Vegas opens in 2028.
- ▪Local developer Mark Friedman believes Sacramento is underserved in terms of sports opportunities.
- ▪The city has already raised $1.8 billion for the project, with significant public investment from West Sacramento.
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