Sacramento-area leaders are set to unveil a bid for a Major League Baseball expansion team, according to reports. The bid, which has been in development for months, will be presented to MLB officials as the league considers expanding from 30 to 32 teams.
Fans in the Sacramento region have expressed cautious optimism about the chances, given the area's growing population and existing sports infrastructure, including Sutter Health Park, home of the Sacramento River Cats. However, no official confirmation from MLB or local officials has been released as of May 28, 2026.
The bid is part of a broader effort by several cities, including Nashville, Portland, and Las Vegas, to secure one of the two potential expansion franchises. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has previously stated that expansion is a priority after resolving the Oakland Athletics' relocation to Las Vegas.
Local business leaders and politicians are expected to highlight Sacramento's economic growth and fan base as key selling points. The bid's unveiling is scheduled for a press conference later this week, though exact details remain unconfirmed.
