Giants Pitcher Logan Webb Believes Sacramento Deserves MLB Team, Sympathizes with Oakland

Sacramento native and Giants ace Logan Webb is torn between his loyalty to his childhood team, the Oakland Athletics, and his belief that his hometown deserves an MLB team of its own. In a recent interview on “The Chris Rose Rotation” podcast, Webb expressed his mixed emotions about the A’s impending move to Sutter Health Park in 2025.

While acknowledging the disappointment felt by Oakland fans who have already lost the Warriors and the Raiders in recent years, Webb also recognizes the need for the A’s to leave their outdated ballpark in Oakland. Despite the sentimental value of the Coliseum, Webb bluntly describes it as a “dump” that no one enjoys playing in.

On the other hand, Webb passionately advocates for Sacramento as a deserving city for an MLB team. He points to the city’s enthusiastic sports fans, as evidenced by sold-out Kings games, and believes that Sacramento will embrace the A’s when they make the move. With Kings owner Vivek Ranadive spearheading the effort to bring the A’s to Sacramento for three seasons, Webb sees this as an opportunity for the city to prove its worth as a sports destination.

As someone who grew up cheering for the A’s and attending games at the Coliseum, Webb understands the pain felt by Oakland fans but also looks forward to the potential success of baseball in Sacramento. With his unique perspective as a Sacramento native and a professional baseball player, Webb’s insights shed light on the complexities of the A’s relocation and the impact it will have on both cities.