{"id":224804,"date":"2026-03-18T04:50:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T04:50:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/224804\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T04:50:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T04:50:12","slug":"region-pushing-for-mlb-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/224804\/","title":{"rendered":"Region Pushing for MLB Expansion"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sacramento\u2019s push for MLB expansion continues to gain traction, with regional leaders publicly outlining a vision to bring a permanent Major League Baseball team to California\u2019s capital.<\/p>\n

During a recent interview on Sactown Sports\u2019 The Drive Guys, West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero emphasized collaboration, momentum, and opportunity as the city positions itself in the growing expansion conversation.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re working together with a coalition of businesses and interested people that want to see this happen,\u201d Guerrero said. \u201cWe don\u2019t have anything set yet, but we want to make it happen here in West Sacramento.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SACRAMENTO,<\/p>\n

(Photo by Thien-An Truong\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

More on Sacramento\u2019s MLB Expansion hopes<\/p>\n

The Athletics are entering their second season in 2026 at Sutter Health Park, giving Sacramento and West Sacramento a live, multi-year showcase to prove they can support Major League Baseball.<\/p>\n

With the team scheduled to depart for Las Vegas after the 2027 season, local leaders are focused on ensuring the region remains in the league\u2019s long-term plans.<\/p>\n

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty recently announced that the city is developing a plan to keep baseball in the capital city<\/a> beyond the Athletics\u2019 temporary stay, reinforcing the urgency of the MLB expansion effort.<\/p>\n

Guerrero pointed to infrastructure, corporate backing, and fan engagement as critical factors in positioning the region for MLB expansion.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat we need to do is make sure that we have a strong venue here to have a major league baseball team presence,\u201d she said. \u201cWe\u2019re working to establish corporate sponsorships\u2026 and we\u2019re also working really hard to increase attendance.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those priorities align closely with what Major League Baseball looks for in expansion markets. Guerrero also highlighted Sacramento\u2019s media landscape as a key advantage.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have an excellent media presence, which is a huge element in Major League Baseball,\u201d she said, pointing to the region\u2019s ability to generate visibility and sustained interest.<\/p>\n

The Athletics\u2019 presence has already begun to strengthen ties within the community. \u201cWe are growing closer together,\u201d Guerrero said. \u201cThe community is really excited about it\u2026 and we\u2019re looking forward to building that momentum here in Sutter Health Park.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"SACRAMENTO,<\/p>\n

(Photo by Scott Marshall\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Sacramento faces competition from more established MLB expansion hopefuls like Nashville, Portland, and Salt Lake City, but the region\u2019s ability to showcase real-time demand could be a difference-maker.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat opportunity for us\u2026 to demonstrate that there is an increased demand here for a major league baseball team is huge,\u201d Guerrero explained. \u201cWe are a baseball region\u2026 and we\u2019re going to show that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Beyond baseball, the broader growth of Sacramento and West Sacramento is strengthening the bid. Guerrero pointed to an influx of businesses, new entertainment options, and future housing developments along the riverfront as indicators of a rising market.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have seen more businesses come and settle in\u2026 more amenities grow out here,\u201d she said. \u201cThey see the ability to draw more people in.\u201d<\/p>\n

A formal update on Sacramento\u2019s MLB expansion pursuit is expected in May, when regional leaders plan to present a unified vision.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are going to come in as a major region, bringing in all the cities and counties in partnership for this process,\u201d Guerrero said.<\/p>\n

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