• Aaron Judge and the Yankees are playing the A's in Sacramento due to the A's relocation from Oakland.
• A's owner John Fisher mentioned Judge as a key attraction for the Sacramento games at a news conference.
• The A's are experiencing lower attendance in Sacramento compared to their time in Oakland.

The New York Yankees are playing a three-game series against the Oakland A's in Sacramento at Sutter Health Park. This move is a result of A's owner John Fisher's decision to relocate the team from Oakland. The series is notable because it brings star player Aaron Judge to Sacramento, closer to his hometown, and marks a significant change for the A's, who are now playing in a minor-league ballpark after leaving Oakland after 57 years. The situation highlights the challenges and changes within Major League Baseball and the A's organization.

• What: The New York Yankees are playing a series against the Oakland A's in Sacramento's Sutter Health Park after the A's relocated from Oakland.
• Who: Key individuals include Aaron Judge (Yankees player), John Fisher (A's owner), and Vivek Ranadivé (owner of the Triple-A River Cats and NBA Kings).
• When: The series is a three-game weekend series. The A's relocation news conference was in April 2024. Judge collected two hits in a 3-2 Bulldogs victory on March 26, 2013
• Where: The games are being played at Sutter Health Park in Sacramento, California. The A's previously played at the Oakland Coliseum.

The A's relocation to Sacramento and the subsequent series with the Yankees highlight the business and fan impact of team movements. Fisher's focus on players like Judge underscores the importance of star power in attracting fans, even in a temporary location. The lower attendance figures in Sacramento compared to Oakland reflect the challenges the A's face in building a fanbase in a new market, particularly after a perceived lack of investment in the team while in Oakland. Judge's perspective as a California native adds an emotional layer to the situation.

"I miss Oakland. I always enjoyed going to Oakland and playing at the Coliseum, with all the history there. So it’ll be a little different going to Sacramento."

"But it’s still Major League Baseball. There’s still a game to be played. It doesn’t matter where we play and what the situation is. You have to be ready to go."

"some of the greatest players in baseball" will "launch home runs out of the most intimate ballpark in all of Major League Baseball."

"you’re going to see Aaron Judge hitting home runs out there"

The A's series against the Yankees in Sacramento marks a transition period for the team as they adjust to their temporary home. The focus on Aaron Judge's presence emphasizes the draw of star players in baseball. The A's will need to address challenges related to fan engagement and attendance as they continue their operations in Sacramento while planning for their future in Las Vegas. The series provides a glimpse into the team's current state and the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.