Overview

• The Athletics played their first home game in Sacramento on March 31, 2025, losing 18-3 to the Chicago Cubs in front of a crowd of 12,192.
• Sutter Health Park, a minor-league stadium, has been upgraded to meet MLB standards, but its limitations, including distant clubhouses and small capacity, have drawn criticism.
• The team honored Hall of Famer Rickey Henderson by having all players wear his number, 24, during the game, marking a tribute to their Oakland legacy.
• Sacramento leaders view this temporary relocation as a chance to prove the city’s potential to host a permanent MLB franchise in the future.
• Oakland fans expressed mixed reactions, with some refusing to support the team’s move, while others remain loyal despite the relocation.