MLB

Mayor Steinberg on if the Oakland A’s could play in Sacramento

May 26, 2023, 9:00 AM

(Sacramento River Cats)...

(Sacramento River Cats)

(Sacramento River Cats)

Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Friday morning to discuss the possibility of the Oakland A’s playing a season in Sacramento while they wait for their new stadium to be built in Las Vegas.

Plus: The Mayor talks about his time in office following his announcement that he will not run for reelection.

YouTube video

Topics Discussed

  • Mayor Steinberg talks about his decision not to run for Mayor again once his term ends in 2024
  • Is there a possibility that Sacramento can bring on another major sports team?
  • The Mayor says that “we are primed and ready” for Major League Soccer
  • Updates on the Railyards stadium
  • “Sacramento is a great market for any major league sport, including Major League Baseball.”
  • Have there been discussions for the Oakland A’s playing in Sacramento until they relocate to Las Vegas?
  • Mayor Steinberg on the Oakland A’s playing in Sacramento: “Maybe, just maybe, some of the kinds of conversations you’re describing have happened or are happening. I can’t confirm or deny.”
  • The Mayor reflects on his time in office

Listen to The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross from 6 – 10 a.m. PST, Monday through Friday, on Sactown Sports 1140.

Click here for full episodes of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross.

Newsletter

MLB

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 23: Michael Conforto #8 of the San Francisco Giants is congratula...

Frankie Cartoscelli

SF Giants to face sliding Pirates: Starters, first pitch times & more

On Friday, the San Francisco Giants will face a struggling Pittsburgh Pirates team that has lost eight of its past ten contests.

2 hours ago

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 06: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics delivers a pitch against th...

Frankie Cartoscelli

A’s flamethrower Mason Miller does it again, closes out Yankees

Oakland Athletics closer Mason Miller put forth another impressive outing against Juan Soto and the New York Yankees on Thursday.

3 hours ago

PITTSBURGH, PA - APRIL 08: Joey Bart #14 of the Pittsburgh Pirates hits a two-RBI single in the sec...

Field Level Media

Resurgent Joey Bart looks to face Giants for first time

Former San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart will face his old team on Friday when the Pittsburgh Pirates arrive at Oracle Park.

4 hours ago

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 13: Shea Langeliers #23 of the Oakland Athletics scores a run in front ...

Field Level Media

Athletics, Orioles set to begin three-game series

Gunnar Henderson looks to continue his torrid hitting when the Baltimore Orioles open a three-game series against the visiting Oakland Athletics on Friday.

4 hours ago

Zack Gelof #20 of the Oakland Athletics in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on...

Joseph Jarosz

A’s add Zack Gelof to 10-day injured list

A's second baseman Zack Gelof was added to the team's injured list for a strained left oblique. As part of the move, Oakland’s No. 4 ranked prospect Darrell Hernaiz returns to the Bay Area.

23 hours ago

Former Giants manager Dusty Baker throws out the first pitch at Sutter Health Park...

Joseph Jarosz

Baseball Digest honors Dusty Baker with Lifetime Achievement Award

Dusty Baker is being honored for his 56 years as a combined player, coach and manager in Major League Baseball.

1 day ago

Mayor Steinberg on if the Oakland A’s could play in Sacramento