California city makes significant push for MLB expansion team
West Sacramento is actively pursuing an MLB expansion team through a campaign called 'The Sacramento Pitch.' Led by minority Kings owner Mark Friedman, the initiative aims to highlight the city's potential for a new ballpark and its economic benefits. The proposed site for the stadium is a 50-acre area in West Sacramento's Bridge district, with significant private investment backing the project.
- ▪The Sacramento Pitch is a campaign led by minority Kings owner Mark Friedman.
- ▪The proposed MLB ballpark would be located in West Sacramento's Bridge district.
- ▪The project is expected to generate $1.77 billion in revenue for West Sacramento.
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MLB California city makes significant push for MLB expansion team By Thomas L. Murray Published May 28, 2026, 7:52 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google The campaign to bring professional baseball to West Sacramento is officially underway. Days after, West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero revealed there would be an announcement regarding the future of professional baseball to the city of Sacramento, she introduced “The Sacramento Pitch.” 3 The campaign to bring professional baseball to West Sacramento is officially underway.
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