Sacramento Launches Formal MLB Expansion Campaign
A coalition of civic and business leaders unveils 'The Sacramento Pitch,' a structured push to land one of MLB's two planned expansion franchises.
West Sacramento Mayor Martha Guerrero and Kings minority owner Mark Friedman have formally launched 'The Sacramento Pitch,' a campaign seeking an MLB expansion franchise for the Sacramento area. The group includes 12 members spanning local government and business, with Friedman credited for his role in developing downtown Sacramento and the Golden 1 Center. MLB has signaled plans to expand to 32 teams, making Sacramento one of several cities competing for a franchise. No formal MLB response or timeline has been announced.
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