A's future Sacramento stadium getting renovations before move

[@jmlapedis49]

If I were a Sacramento city politician or business leader, I would start immediately rallying the populous and other business leaders for the stadium and the A’s. This is Sacramento‘s chance to show MLB that they can successfully be the home of a team. They already have an NBA team, and it would be a longshot to get an MLB team, but this is their chance to shine.

[@limpwhale]

The first thing they should look at is Transportation and City development. Having the A’s there will cause major traffic jams, having walkable areas and reliable transportation to the stadium would be a huge help and more money for both West Sac and Downtown

[@joshdrenth4526]

​@@limpwhaleThere won't be any more traffic jams than there already are for River Cats or events at G1C. It's pretty quick and easy leaving Sutter Health Park on a game night. There's also plenty of lot parking as well as garages within a half mile of the stadium. There was also news just a few days ago that the city will have a shuttle service if you're parking in downtown garages

[@evilamo]

the owner is a joke, Sac will get ripped off.

[@tylerschroeder3722]

@@evilamo facts

[@nicksGLI]

I don't think the metro area has enough people to make it make money.

[@SteveGee1986]

Exactly, the smaller, more intimate stadium model would be for small market teams. My guess is that they will add seats to this stadium in Sacramento and love it. I owned a chain of restaurants. Many of my mid volume locations made more money than my urban, high-volume locations. Reason? Overhead. MLB is all about TV revenue now. Build the small park for $500-$700m tops.

[@dougfowler1368]

Interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@ShaqFuGuru]

Artificial turf is crazy as it retains heat in the summer.

[@reesejabs1895]

Many times, they use "soft" asphalt under the turf. Hot as a pistol in July.

[@moppy5]

Yeah, I don't understand that. Keep the grass!

[@coolgarrett17]

Drought concerns in California

[@moppy5]

@@coolgarrett17 We're no longer in a drought.

[@moppy5]

I heard it is because the River Cats are still going to play there as well and they're going to turf because it would be too much wear and tear on a natural surface.

[@rn8427]

A’s should stay in Sacramento

[@GravityFalloutPines]

Ironically, for towns just a touch north of Oakland, Sacramento is the basically the same distance as San Jose epild have been

[@jeromehoward1249]

The A's are better off in Sacramento than in Vegas.

[@togoandmoss]

Unanimous vote by MLB 🤔🤔🤔

[@jasonherron4199]

I was thinking this the other day.

[@rainbowmade1880]

Sacramento A’s of Oakland.

[@tommagness3523]

Ok, I live in Sacramento. I does get very hot in the summer. But it cools off usually in the 60’s in the evening. There is this thing called the delta breeze which cools off the city at night. The river cats do play some Sunday day games but they are not well attended because of the day heat. The reason for the artificial turf is that both the A’s and the river cats will both be utilizing the field and and turf grass would never hold up for that many days of play. I imagine someone will be playing most days of the summer there

[@manny96p]

It could be a permanent move to Sactown if the Vegas plan fails.

[@stuartrubin5730]

I think that I have read that the A's will share the stadium with the River Cats. I think it would make more sense to temporatly relocate the AAA team to Fresno or someplace else. When the Toronto Blue Jays played temporarily in Buffalo the Bisons AAA team played in Trenton, NJ.

[@86byrdman]

I heard the Rivercats could ironically play some games at the Oakland Coliseum or maybe Oracle Park... We'll see though

[@johnharris6655]

This park was built in 9 months. In order to do that the footings had to be much stronger than normal, and it was designed to support an upper deck to bring capacity to 30,000.

[@joshdrenth4526]

It is not capable of a full 2nd deck. The load limit is at capacity with the suites and Solon/Legacy Clubs

[@tleoipl37]

They need to be the Sacramento As not the LV a’s. They need a expansion team along with Charlotte ,and move the rays to Nashville

[@jeromehoward1249]

I wonder, what if the folks in Sacramento would help resurrect an old MLB ballpark proposal they once tried to do near the old Sleep Train Arena site?

[@ajvonline]

This is such a fun ballpark. Sac has major-league play. Enjoy it while it lasts 😊

[@johnharris6655]

anyone who has lived in Sacramento can tell you the difference between daytime and evening temperatures can very by as much as 30 degrees.

[@douglindholm6283]

you have never be in Sacramento

[@johnharris6655]

@@douglindholm6283 Only lived there for 30 years.

[@matthewstone9360]

Sacramento is not Arlington, TX. 97 degrees without the humidity of a southern city is not the same thing. If Atlanta can play day games in July and August, you can play a day game in Sacramento.

[@selfdo]

True... but evening baseball is much more pleasant in West Sac due to the Delta breeze.

[@joeylawn36111]

Or Atlanta, GA

[@ShaqFuGuru]

This other teams also don’t play on artificial turf, which can get as hot as asphalt streets in summer.

[@Dweller415]

@@ShaqFuGuruyeah I don’t get the artificial turf thing…?

[@limpwhale]

The issue isn’t just the weather, it’s the new field/terf they will be playing on. 100 degrees isn’t great but playing on the turf would feel like you’re playing in 135 degree weather.

[@torranceyork2486]

You can tell the dude is not from Sac. All this heat worry. Sacramento doesn’t have humidity like the Texas area teams or Atl or Cincinnati during the summer it’s very comparable to LA for a day game. This dude knows nothing about Sac evidently. This isn’t Palm Springs or Arizona or even Vegas in Regards to heat.

[@ArJayDM]

I mean I live 30mins from Sacramento, and we reach 110+ multiple days throughout the summer. It's not humid but it's pure heat, especially for fans

[@sabassegovia3915]

He didn’t mention humidity. He mentioned plain heat from the sun. And it is brutal in the Sacramento area.

[@smokey5100]

John Fisher should've never been given the green light for relocation, leaving their HOME market without the funds to follow thru!

[@selfdo]

Their home market has gone to crap.

[@smokey5100]

@@selfdo No... The ownership has gone to crap.

[@andrebailey6676]

Both ​@@smokey5100

[@Belbivdevoe]

@@smokey5100 it's literally world war z

[@stefanbrown5872]

@@selfdo Poor argument considering LA, NY, and Chicago all have teams.... Wanna try your next piss poor answer?

[@sawyertuide7636]

Anybody talking about the Artificial Turf in 100 degree weather? LMAO

[@limpwhale]

The only way that’s ever going to work is if they water the field before games or have evening games

[@xavierklaw]

Totally agree, artificial turf in 105 -110 degrees in Late July and August is going to be a killer

[@richardnowak6013]

There should be a rethinking of the configuration of new stadiums, with lower capacity of 28-33k, with bleachers and/or grass berms in the outfield, or home run decks reminiscent of the older stadiums. Unobstructed seating is good in theory, but in practice you wind up further and further away. Wrigley Field has girders, which brings the upper deck in close, and which should be the template for new stadiums.

[@letsgowalk]

A stadium so intimate that John Fisher can’t wait to see Aaron Judge hit bombs into the water!

[@joshdrenth4526]

Judge won't hit balls into the River. You should also look up the dimentions of Sutter Health Park to Yankee Stadium. SHP has deeper Right and Left fields but has just a shorter Center field compared to Yankee stadium

[@TrocarSlushWeasel]

For some reason, I'm reminded of the Expos plans for a downtown stadium in the 90s. Labatt Park would have been smack downtown and had a capacity of 30-33k. This was before baseball stadiums started decreasing capacity and 45k was the norm. The politicians wanted the Expos to stay in the Olympic Stadium until it was paid off and wouldn't sign off on any funding. Now, the Labatt Park that a lot of people thought was too small is a model for a lot of the renderings you show on this channel.

[@chadmorrislionsinparis]

The heat is gonna be crazy, and playing on turf outside it will be really hot for the players. from what im hearing the players don't want turf. Also, I've heard season ticket priority is going to Kings ticket holders first.

[@ousamaabdu794]

I have a hunch the A's will stay in Sacremento permanently..

[@JoyStickJester_]

Let's hope so. Maybe a Kings Maloofs situation where the owner was forced to sell the team. Hopefully Vivek Ranadivé can get some people to buy the team.

[@stefanbrown5872]

That would show how inept Fisher and mlb is as a whole..... A willing owner in Lacob who has a history of turning franchises around and winning chips was passed on so Fisher can crap the bed...... and Vivek can weasel his way into a bad deal? Yikes lol

[@chadmorrislionsinparis]

Also, were not gonna sell out every game especially the games against teams like the Nationals in the middle of the summer when its 104 outside on a Tuesday.

[@tubasungod]

Artificial turf in 118 degree Sacramento summer heat is a really really really stupid idea.

[@philipdbryant]

My thoughts exactly! I say no to artificial turf!

[@limpwhale]

They got to water the field before the game if they don’t want their cleats to melt

[@ValleyProud916]

118°? Are you nucking futs? It's not the Mojave desert

[@tubasungod]

@@ValleyProud916 Did I stutter? 🙄

[@mikeshamhart1850]

Stop acting like Sac is the Desert 🌵

[@marcvslicinivscrassvs7536]

We just had a two week heatwave out here. Another week of 100+ degrees starting tomorrow. 90 degrees never felt so good yesterday!

[@giantfan021]

I would assume they're going to replace the grass berm with temporary seating that continues down the first base line and wraps around to centerfield. Should be able to bring the capacity to 20k or so if done properly.

[@jamest.7589]

As a baseball fan for 45 plus years, I'm excited for this move. Yes I do feel bad for Oakland A's fans ... But I think overall this is going to be great for the franchise in the short term.

[@Punk_On_Demand]

Even if the A’s are only there temporarily, this could be a good make or break thing for Sacramento the same way it was for Oklahoma City when they temporarily hosted the Hornets after Katrina. Because by hosting a team they can show if they are a viable city for expansion or not.

[@markr7083]

I’m going to as many games as possible 💯💯💯

[@wilsonrealty1]

I once went to a River Cats day game. Only once. 🥵 I literally started to catch on fire.

[@JoyStickJester_]

Must not be from this area. Sacramento heat is uncomfortable but not unbearable.

[@StephenHSmith-mn4iq]

@@JoyStickJester_fr

[@garydavis8213]

Always wonder why these teams don’t move to their own preseason facilities in Az or Fla. if the As moved to their Az practice facility (which is a minor league park), you spend the upgrade money on your own facility that you can get continuous positive upgrades that can be enjoyed on into the future and you’ve got a fan base that follows the team in Az already there. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@somebodyandthem]

FJB. I’m excited for the A’s to move

[@philipdbryant]

FDJT and the A’s are a total disappointment just like DJT was.

[@cnw8891]

The Braves play day games in the high 90s with way worse humidity than Sacramento will ever experience

[@ShaqFuGuru]

They don’t play on artificial turf which is much hotter than grass.

[@davidlafleche1142]

Ask players what it was like in the Orange Bowl, Busch Stadium or Royals Stadium.

[@moppy5]

@@ShaqFuGuru The park doesn't have artificial turf now. I don't understand why they'd want to add it as part of the park upgrade.

[@stefanbrown5872]

@@moppy5 Fisher logic....

[@mulattoassassin]

Sacramento games can be played at night when it’s hot outside the nice thing west sac cools down nicely at night in the summer.

[@HarambesRevenge69]

As someone that lives out there, I can guarantee that the area is still Giants country, with plenty of Dodgers fans still out there. On top of that the politicians out there have been quiet about the A’s there but they’re more excited for the other big market teams that are going to be there instead of the A’s. Yes it will be pretty novel for the A’s to be there but they’re not making the playoffs but if they stay longer than 3-4 years then Fisher will wear out his welcome

[@DaleEarnhardtfan420]

I’m an A’s fan and live in Sacramento, look at the weather for next week. Highs are in the 100s already

[@pja36]

Do the River Cats just stop playing then and forfeit those games then?

[@tubby_1278]

Their new stadium could be built at the old Railyards. That part of Downtown needs new development. A baseball stadium could be just what Downtown needs to thrive.

[@ZacharyWhite25]

I predict the A’s will become Sacramento’s property for good. Vegas will get an expansion team as well as Salt Lake City. Nashville will be a relocation site for the Rays or the White Sox.

[@tylerschroeder3722]

I predict that Fisher will rip off Sacramento...

[@reh303]

Night games on Sundays would start at 7:00 PT, which is 10:00 ET, so the ESPN game would either be over or close to over. I don't think it would be a huge deal.

[@SacTownLions0]

Look at 1:06 mark. Sacramento needs to build the new MLB park in the parking lot behind the 1st base side. But also up towards the river. It could be like Pittsburg and maybe even have a few "splash balls" (OK, I see there's a road there, and I think those lots are zoned for condos...but I'm just saying)

[@joshdrenth4526]

The photo from 1:06 is old. There are already new condos up and people already living in them. The most viable place to put the new ballpark if it happens is in the railyards

[@beefy45]

9 - 10 am games sounds much better than late Sunday night games

[@gregorygallagher6917]

Add rightfield seating and some seating in LF and get attendance up to early 20s and then stay put. I'd like to see them in Sacramento as the California A's

[@joeyt.]

An upper deck I think could be built and completed in 6 months starting right after the last day of the season. Toronto just did a huge ripping out and gutting of the whole lower bowl in the same time and if you watch the video MLB even agreed to a later home opening date just to help accommodate the team. Look up the teams promo video on how it was done.

[@deadtome44]

Who is gonna pay for that? Fisher?

[@kellengriffin254]

I love the name Sacramento athletics I promise this is a very solid name

[@TessieLangford]

I don't mind they put two Sunday night ⚾ games. If the Sacramento A's will be or not be on ESPN

[@joes3-e13]

You got to have a stadium that seats at least 40,000 for when the home team is playing good ball or a rival team that visits. Also for playoffs you need the extra seats. Its all about the green.

[@Xenferno]

Turn old sleep train arena area to new stadium. They almost did this for the Raiders years back

[@michaelmarkowski204]

If the ballpark in Vegas falls through, I think the A's get a new ballpark built in Sac with the help of Vivek Ranadive and stay there. I think Sac can support an MLB club.

[@ValkyrieOfficial-su7mq]

Im so pissed off about the A's moving to Sacramento.. WHY DONT THE A'S STAY IN OAKLAND UNTIL THEIR VEGAS FIELD IS DONE???

[@davidstephens7399]

Oakland won't lease them the stadium without a longer commitment.

[@ValkyrieOfficial-su7mq]

@@davidstephens7399 that makes alot more sense thanks!

[@Savethepeople2004]

Sutter Health Field works for the Athletics- tho honestly I don't think other teams are envious of the ballpark LOL. The bottom line is that Sacramento represents a good opportunity for the Athletics with the billionaire Kings owners seemingly enthusiastic- and most importantly Sacramento is just a 90 minute drive from Oakland.

[@stephentthomas]

You know who the A's need in Sacramento? Matt Mervis at 1B, Nick Madrigal at 2B, Miles Mastrobuoni as IF, Patrick Widsom at 3B/DH, Yan Gomes at C, Ian Happ in LF/DH, Mike Tauchman in CF, Alexander Canario in RF, Kyle Hendricks at SP, Adbert Alzolay in the pen, and Drew Smyly in the pen. But... As a Cubs fan, I'm biased.

[@stephentthomas]

Cubs would left with an outfield of Bellinger, Suzuki, Armstrong, Davis, and Alcantara, and an infield of Morel, Shaw, Swanson, Hoerner, Vasquez, and Busch, and Amaya [and anyone else] behind the plate.

[@joenelson5819]

There’s a triple a team in Vegas, is heat an issue?

[@CraftyWheel87]

Seating capacity across all sports, even college football is either reducing or staying the same. Gone are the times of 10k seat upgrades and insert more luxury style boxes/party areas.

[@sirchi8731]

Not true

[@Tank4Life]

College football stadiums are absolutely not reducing capacity.

[@SacTownLions0]

At the 3:40 mark: That for sure is at least a better outfield view than Mount Davis!!

[@LaurenLover81]

Can the OG A’s just be named something else when they go to Vegas, and the A’s just relaunch in Oakland with a new stadium in place of the Oakland Coliseum as an expansion team?

[@spidermaninky]

In terms of heat it really seems like playing in Sacramento is just a 3-4 year practice run for what will be much, much worse in Las Vegas. I can't even imagine ever wanting to go to a game in Vegas.

[@konradmaerzluft985]

There’s a bunch of games that are played Sunday night.

[@19estevan96]

While it’s a travesty that the A’s will no longer be in Oakland, it would be preferable if they stay in Sacramento opposed to Las Vegas.

[@zeroeffortmemes]

Why would you have artificial turf??

[@eastbayhwd1987]

Because a minor league team plays there too. Need turf to handle that

[@MMA_SLEEP]

Sacramento is the best city ever

[@michaelbowling6185]

Sacramento is a great sports city. The fans support the Kings, the Republics, and the River Cats. The A’s will be bowled over by the fan support. If the River Cats can play in our heat, so can the A’s.

[@RedPaganNetwork]

Lol maybe they could finally complete that abandoned construction project on that ballpark by the old Sleep Train Arena 😆 In all seriousness, they should stay in Sac and just expand seating at Sutter Health Park.

[@dougfowler1368]

The Rangers played Sunday night home games most weeks in the 80s.

[@evilamo]

Sac....... night games when it's 90 degrees and high humidity, field of dreams. Forget day games in the summer.

[@ErnieRomero-c2m]

There is another big problem as bad as the heat is in the past 4 or 5 years now lots of the country is being hit with smoke. We have to look at the fire and smoke map before even the weather. Older people cant be in the smoke. Sacramento has smoke today and yesterday and tomorrow. The bayarea has less smoke than sacramento. I wonder how many sporting events have smoke related issues?

[@blueinternet4336]

I think Sacramento will be the permanent home. Something tell me the Vegas thing will fall thue

[@ianmc87]

If the As consistently bring in fans and people in the Sacramento area show interest in the team wouldn't MLB have to consider keeping them there?

[@ShadyAcacia]

Don’t let them leave NorCal

[@jartstopsign]

Throw some bleachers on that roof around the infield

[@bv32ification]

Why is the heat made to be such an issue now a days?

[@WWRRNN91]

Do the Rivercats just play alternate days? How bad will their attendance be?

[@selfdo]

I predict the As will stay in Sac town, build a new stadium here, and the Rivercats will relocate to Fresno.

[@tylerschroeder3722]

The guy below completely ignored your question... Yes they will alternate games and it's possible that they will actually play a few games in Oakland Coliseum

[@WWRRNN91]

@@tylerschroeder3722 wow! Thank you for the response

[@at2130]

Sacramento is going to show out. And yes they are gonna play day games there. little league and high school teams play in this weather. We aint soft over here in the valley

[@chuckcenkner1459]

Attendance has been dropping for many well established teams. Smaller stadiums are a way to increase ticket prices and profits. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton has a very large AAA stadium originally built for the Phillies. The Yankees moved their Columbus AAA to this facility. Attendance is still weak. Ownership of the. AAA Phillies moved to Allentown Pa and built a much better smaller, friendlier Coke Cola Park. Attendance is up and the franchise is thriving in the Lehigh Valley. Sacramento has the market and a built in fan base. Why move to Vegas. An expansion franchise makes more sense for Vegas

[@barbaracaroll]

Rob Manfred and Adam silver are tied for worst commissioners in sports

[@pro100]

Adam Silver is leagues above Rob Manfred. Go ahead and complain about certain parts of the game, but he's taking the NBA to new heights revenue wise.

[@OneWiseGuy]

102 and 104 this week. It’s gonna be hotter then you stated

[@billbillards569]

There are stadiums in the US that are both hot and humid. Sacramento is a dry heat and really is a non factor. People in the Bay Area are spoiled by their cooler temps that aren't a reality elsewhere, especially in the Midwest. I lived in the Bay Area, Pacifica, and Sacramento and you can play in this weather. Look at the River Cats.

[@tylerschroeder3722]

St Louis Cardinals have games in the 90's and humid as hell...

[@billbillards569]

@@tylerschroeder3722 Agreed, and it's baseball. It's not like anybody is running around constantly like soccer.

[@tdvegas760]

Lighting in AAA parks is inferior to MLB standards. Are they addressing that?

[@tylerschroeder3722]

Sure are... Fisher is mandating that every fan turns on the cell phone flashlights the entire game

[@nicksGLI]

You know stadiums, but I don't think you know this area. Sacramento can not afford a MLB team. Also, 100* in California is NOT AT ALL comparable to 100* in Texas.

[@DanielQuakenbush]

Sick stadium? A minor league stadium expanded. 14,000 for an Athletics game? That's 3 times more than actually care for the Oakland?

[@CatNip555]

We just had 7 straight days over 102 What player wants to play in that everyday?June july august

[@franky2473]

It’s not that bad I go to river cats games and it’s not that bad. Definitely will be playing in the afternoon and this isn’t going to Vegas, it’s going to be sold and end up in Utah.

[@JustinFYI]

Here just to hear DG say the word "renovations"

[@BlakeCunningham]

They play day game on Sundays, with no fans, really. It's too hot to watch the game.

[@SpaceAce.3]

Sacramento in the summer is nothing compared to the Midwest and the rest of the country with the humidity. Anaheim and San Diego has day games.

[@deadtome44]

Way hotter than Anaheim or SD here in the summer, it’s not uncommon to have 100+ degree days. That said, they already play baseball here and once the sun goes down it cools off pretty quickly.

[@cg5968]

Lol making players play on artificial turf in the 100+ Sacramento heat

[@gascencio94]

They should call themselves the Golden State A”s

[@chriskelly6559]

A soon to be MLB stadium that seats 14,000? If Sac sports fans show up in mass, the ticket prices go thru the roof.

[@RichardFlores-j9f]

It's actually West Sacramento CA not Sacramento didn't do anything to help build the stadium

[@limpwhale]

The Kings owner also owns the Rivercats so they technically are under downtown Sacramento jurisdiction alongside with West Sac

[@Zlow99]

Once again, it is really not that hot in Sacramento. There’s no need to play night games only. Daytime ball there will be just fine

[@pro100]

Go ahead and build the new stadium Sac. If the A's are there for three years or more they'll be yours to lose.

[@nortonhatfield7312]

At least, that is a better choice than playing at allegiant stadium.

[@joenelson5819]

Shouldn’t build in right field because that would get rid of the view

[@gregb6469]

What? I thought the Athletics were moving to Vegas.

[@jimbowetmore713]

Why install artificial turf? The league should be getting away from that.

[@joshdrenth4526]

They have to due to both the A's and River Cats playing on it constantly with very little breaks. The grass would be torn up and players are more likely to get injured

[@SpencerA.-jc4hr]

Sacramento is more of a baseball town than basketball town. I actually think the A’s are going to do well there. And this is coming from an Oakland native. THAT SAID, a new ballpark in Oakland, full-sized, would be the absolute best option. The baseball doesn’t work in Oakland narrative is absolute garbage.

[@bigblinky182]

The Vegas situation is ridiculous to me. The concensus is that NOBODY wants this. A's fans, Vegas residents, and baseball fans in general. Only the owner wants this to happen. Why did the MLB approve this???

[@ronpeacock9939]

Oakland in Sacremento and that stadium reminds me of the Coyotes playing in the ASU arena...Still can't believe MLB approved this crap.. the funding is so up in the air and I'm starting to hear that's going to be a problem.

[@georgepasquel41510]

I dont care what they do to renovate the stadium for mlb,growing up as a Giants and A's fan who also in recent years I've been averaging about 70 to 90 home games between both teams, if the A's arent playing home games at the Coliseum after this season then I'm done. Fuck Sacramento and Las Vegas and that's what's happening,this is the last year I'm a fan of both teams,as soon as the season is up I'm only sticking with the giants,I'll keep my A's gear for novelty but I will NOT support them in Sac or Vegas

[@markhalverson6628]

The addition of artificial turf is a horrendous idea! Why would an outdoor stadium in a hot climate add turf to make playing conditions hotter? I have been to many Rivercats games and can tell you that turf would be a HUGE mistake. Way too damn hot! More injuries! Not the way baseball should be played.

[@tommagness3523]

Sorry 70’s at night usually

[@kthmalloy16]

There spending millions in Sacramento. Imagine if they had invested in Oakland 🤔