Sacramento seeks MLB expansion after Athletics move to Las Vegas
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Sacramento is actively pursuing Major League Baseball expansion, especially after the Athletics relocate to Las Vegas. Mayor Kevin McCarty announced a commitment of $1 billion in public funds and $800 million in private investment, aiming for a permanent team to complement the NBA's Kings. The city, which is the 20th largest television market, currently has only one major professional team. Local officials believe the current trial run with the Athletics could demonstrate sufficient support for a full-time franchise. There are no clear timelines for MLB expansion decisions as the league focuses on negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement.
- •Sacramento pushes for MLB expansion amid A's Las Vegas move.
- •City commits $1 billion in public funding for baseball.
- •Current average attendance at Sutter Health Park has increased this season.
- •Sacramento has attracted interest from potential team owners.
- •No timeline set for Major League Baseball expansion decision.
- 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Sacramento hopes to make its pitch for expansion after the Athletics leave for Las Vegas
"The region is making what it has dubbed the “Sacramento Pitch” to be considered for expansion, announcing a $1 billion commitment in public funding and nearly $800 million more in private investment.
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