Sacramento Launches MLB Expansion Bid With $1.8 Billion Plan as League Eyes 2 New Teams
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Updated · Deseret News · May 28
Sacramento Launches MLB Expansion Bid With $1.8 Billion Plan as League Eyes 2 New Teams
8 articles · Updated · Deseret News · May 28
$1.8 billion has been lined up for Sacramento's MLB expansion push, with local backers now seeking an anchor investor to lead the formal bid.
A 35,000- to 40,000-seat ballpark is proposed on the Sutter Health Park site in West Sacramento, backed by $800 million from local investors and $1 billion in city tax-increment financing.
Sacramento argues its case on population, media-market size and an already entitled stadium site, while using the Athletics' temporary stay there as proof the region wants permanent major league baseball.
MLB is not expected to begin expansion before 2029 and Commissioner Rob Manfred favors one western and one eastern franchise, leaving Sacramento to compete with Salt Lake City, Nashville, Portland and Vancouver.
With billions committed, who will be the anchor investor to make Sacramento's MLB dream a reality?
With the A's drawing record-low crowds, can Sacramento prove it is truly a Major League city?