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Sacramento is about to host its second season of Major League Baseball while the A’s wait for their future stadium in Las Vegas, and suddenly the city isn’t just a temporary stop — it’s an audition. On today’s All In Before 10, we dig into a fascinating question: could Sacramento actually land an MLB expansion team? The financial math alone is staggering. A new franchise would likely cost at least $3 billion for the expansion fee, and when you tack on a modern stadium that could approach $1 billion, you’re staring at a $4 billion baseball project. But as radio host Carmichael Dave pointed out this week, finding the billionaire investor — the “whale” — might actually be the easiest part. The real obstacles are politics and power. Commissioner Rob Manfred wants expansion decisions made before his expected retirement in 2029, but Sacramento faces heavy competition from cities like Salt Lake City and Portland. Then there’s the elephant in Northern California: the Giants. Adding another team in the region could trigger serious territorial resistance from one of baseball’s most influential ownership groups. And here’s the twist — some league observers think Sacramento’s expansion chances will be judged by how well fans support the A’s during this temporary stay. But that metric might be flawed, because plenty of fans are torn between supporting the players and refusing to reward ownership. This morning we break down whether Sacramento is truly in the expansion race… or simply serving as baseball’s most interesting tryout stage. Sacramento MLB expansion, Sacramento MLB team debate, A’s Sacramento temporary home, MLB expansion cities 2026, Rob Manfred expansion plans, MLB expansion before 2029, Salt Lake City MLB expansion bid, Portland MLB expansion bid, Sacramento baseball market analysis, Northern California baseball territory debate, Giants territorial rights MLB, MLB expansion economics, cost of MLB expansion team, MLB expansion franchise fee $3 billion, MLB stadium construction costs, Sacramento MLB stadium proposal, Carmichael Dave Sacramento expansion comments, A’s Las Vegas stadium timeline, Las Vegas A’s future stadium, MLB relocation and expansion news, baseball business analysis, MLB ownership economics, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expansion strategy, MLB expansion candidates discussion, baseball politics and ownership power, A’s fan support Sacramento debate, House Always Wins Media Network, All In Before 10 podcast, Las Vegas A’s show podcast, MLB business of baseball