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Pirates and A’s Find a Surprisingly Pleasant MLB Vibe at West Sacramento’s Minor‑League Park
sports1 month ago

Pirates and A’s Find a Surprisingly Pleasant MLB Vibe at West Sacramento’s Minor‑League Park

During a three-game series in West Sacramento, the Pirates and Athletics played at Sutter Health Park, a Triple-A venue the A’s are using while awaiting Las Vegas. The visit yielded a mostly positive reception from players and reporters, with praise for the big‑league atmosphere and amenities, plus some quirks like a cramped visiting clubhouse and the park’s hitter‑friendly conditions that produced multiple homers. Attendance varied, logistics for a postseason run would be tight, and most participants left hoping for a return to a true MLB venue in the future.

via Pittsburgh Post-Gazette|
#athletics#minor-league-baseball#pirates
West Sacramento launches bid for MLB expansion with private $1.8B stadium
sports1 month ago

West Sacramento launches bid for MLB expansion with private $1.8B stadium

West Sacramento unveils ‘The Sacramento Pitch,’ a campaign led by minority Kings owner Mark Friedman and local officials to land an MLB expansion team. The plan centers on a $1.8 billion privately funded ballpark on a 50-acre site in the Bridge District near Sutter Health Park, leveraged by Sacramento’s large media market and growth to argue for a new MLB franchise.

via New York Post|
#expansion#mlb#sacramento
"A's Impact: From Oakland Coliseum to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento"
sports2 years ago

"A's Impact: From Oakland Coliseum to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento"

Major League Baseball is coming to West Sacramento, raising questions about how the Sacramento River Cats, a Triple-A franchise of the Giants, will share Sutter Health Park with the A's. The park, which has a capacity of around 14,000 seats, will need modifications to meet MLB standards, including upgrading LED lighting and adding an additional clubhouse. The A's will play in West Sacramento for the next three seasons with the option of a fourth before moving to their permanent home in Las Vegas. Ticket information and pricing will be available after the MLB schedule is released this summer, with priority access for current A’s and River Cats season ticket members. Officials are expected to address the impacts on the River Cats at a 10 a.m. news conference.

via KCRA Sacramento|
#major-league-baseball#mlb#sacramento-river-cats
"Fatal West Sacramento Crash Prompts Road Closure and Police Investigation"
traffic-accident2 years ago

"Fatal West Sacramento Crash Prompts Road Closure and Police Investigation"

A large portion of Southport Parkway in West Sacramento is closed as police investigate a deadly crash involving one vehicle. The road is closed between Lake Washington and Ramco, and details about the cause of the crash have not been released. Police have indicated that both directions of the road will remain closed for about another hour.

via KCRA Sacramento|
#deadly-crash#police-investigation#road-closure
"A's Explore Temporary Home Options in Sacramento and Salt Lake City"
sports2 years ago

"A's Explore Temporary Home Options in Sacramento and Salt Lake City"

Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento is being considered as a possible temporary home for the Athletics baseball team as their lease at the Oakland Coliseum is expiring, leaving them without a stadium until their new ballpark is built. While some fans are excited about the prospect, others believe the team should go back to discussions with the city of Oakland. West Sacramento city leaders and fans are considering the potential impact of adding another professional franchise to the community, while Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg sees the possibility as a demonstration of the city's enthusiasm for local, professional sports.

via KCRA Sacramento|
#athletics-baseball#sacramento#sports
Black Friday Burglars Strike Small Businesses in Sacramento
crime2 years ago

Black Friday Burglars Strike Small Businesses in Sacramento

A family-owned ice cream shop in West Sacramento was targeted by burglars on the day after Thanksgiving, resulting in the loss of thousands of dollars. The burglars broke into the building, cash register, and safe, stealing a five-figure sum. The family is working on repairing the shop and collaborating with law enforcement to apprehend the culprits.

via KTXL FOX 40 Sacramento|
#burglary#crime#family-owned-business
Bridge Inspection and Reopening: West Sacramento's Highway 50 After Deadly Crash
traffic-accident2 years ago

Bridge Inspection and Reopening: West Sacramento's Highway 50 After Deadly Crash

The westbound side of Highway 50 in West Sacramento was closed after a fatal crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian overpass under construction. Bridge inspection crews were called to the scene, and all westbound lanes were closed until the structure could be inspected and cleared. Traffic started flowing again just before 7 a.m.

via CBS Sacramento|
#bridge-inspection#crash#fatal-accident