A new report from The Athletic has revealed that Sacramento is currently the front-runner to host the Oakland Athletics from 2025 to 2027 as they await the completion of their new stadium in Las Vegas. The report cites a source familiar with the team's search for a baseball stadium. Among the other potential locations under consideration are Salt Lake City and a return to the Oakland Coliseum.

Should the Athletics come to the Sacramento area, they would likely play at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento, home of the River Cats, the Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants. The Mayor of West Sacramento, Martha Guerrero, expressed her excitement at the prospect of hosting the A's, highlighting the economic benefits it would bring to the region.

Guerrero stated that efforts are being made to ensure Sutter Health Park is well-equipped to accommodate the influx of fans, with plans to explore transportation options and potentially expand parking facilities. Local businesses, such as Dan Wells' baseball equipment store Bases Loaded in Rancho Cordova, also anticipate a positive impact from the presence of a Major League Baseball team in the area.

Moreover, Sacramento residents, including lifelong A's fan Justin Killian from Elk Grove, have shown cautious optimism about the potential move, acknowledging the eventual relocation of the team to Las Vegas. The Athletic's report indicates that a decision on the Athletics' interim home for 2025-2027 is expected in the coming weeks.

If Sacramento secures the opportunity to host the Oakland Athletics temporarily, it could mark a significant moment for both the city and baseball fans in the region, potentially bringing new energy and economic benefits to the area.