Overview
- The Oakland Athletics will play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento for at least three seasons before their planned move to Las Vegas in 2028.
- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred described the Sacramento ballpark as 'charming' and praised community enthusiasm for hosting Major League Baseball.
- Upgrades to Sutter Health Park, including a new clubhouse and enhanced facilities, are being funded by A's owner John Fisher and River Cats co-owner Vivek Ranadivé.
- Manfred reiterated that the Athletics' $1.75 billion Las Vegas stadium remains on schedule, with groundbreaking expected by June 2025.
- Amid growing concerns over financial disparity, Manfred acknowledged fan frustrations about the competitive imbalance between high-spending teams like the Dodgers and lower-budget franchises.