West Sacramento Launches MLB Expansion Bid as Fans Cite A's Attendance Boost
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Updated · KCRA Sacramento · May 29
West Sacramento Launches MLB Expansion Bid as Fans Cite A's Attendance Boost
9 articles · Updated · KCRA Sacramento · May 29
West Sacramento formally announced a push for a Major League Baseball expansion team, turning Sacramento's temporary hosting of the Athletics into a bid for a permanent franchise.
Supporters say the region has already shown MLB demand through strong A's attendance at Sutter Health Park, along with population growth and an established sports culture.
River City Baseball Initiative backers argue Sacramento is the biggest market with only 1 of the big five major sports leagues, making it a credible expansion candidate.
Skeptics say the city may have missed its best chance and still faces competition from other expansion hopefuls including Nashville and Salt Lake City.
With Salt Lake City a frontrunner, what is Sacramento's secret play to win an MLB expansion team?
Sacramento has $1.8 billion for its MLB dream, but can it find the missing billion-dollar owner?