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MLB Commissioner Confirms A's Temporary Move to Sacramento, Eyes Las Vegas Stadium by 2028

Rob Manfred highlights upgrades to minor league facilities while addressing economic disparity among teams and future plans for the Athletics.

  • 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.
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