California capital unveils The Sacramento Pitch, backed by a fully entitled 50-acre stadium site and nearly $2 billion in public-private commitments
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greater Sacramento region today formally launches The Sacramento Pitch, its campaign for a Major League Baseball expansion franchise, backed by a fully entitled stadium site, significant public-private investment and the largest underserved major league sports market in the country. The effort positions Sacramento as a leading West Coast expansion candidate with site control, development readiness and financial momentum already in place.
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