Apr 4

Apr 4 Mayor Steinberg and Sacramento City Councilmembers Address A’s Move to Sacramento

Sacramento (April 4, 2024) - Mayor Steinberg and Sacramento City Councilmembers react to the announcement that the A’s will play at Sutter Health Park for at least the next three seasons.

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Statement from Mayor Steinberg:

“This is a moment of conflicting emotions.

Oakland is a great city that rightfully deserves professional sports, including Major League Baseball. The circumstances leading to the A's departure were beyond our control as the capital city and region.

As Mayor of Sacramento, I am over the moon for my city, our region and our state. Today's announcement will give Sacramento a historic opportunity to once again showcase why we are one of the fastest-growing and most dynamic cities in the country. Sacramento is passionate about sports.

Sacramento is passionate about baseball. Sacramento has an indomitable spirit.

I am grateful to Vivek Ranadivé and the Sacramento Kings for continuously uplifting our city.

Success breeds more success. A decade ago, when we united to save the Kings, many of us said yes because we believed it would bring untold benefits to the future of Sacramento. Not only did we keep our NBA team, but now (at least temporarily) we are a Major League Baseball city. There will be more great days to come. It's truly the stuff of dreams.”