Portland's Mayor-Elect Confident in MLB Team Bid Amid State Support
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Portland Mayor-Elect Keith Wilson is optimistic about the city's chances of securing a Major League Baseball team, stating that Portland is a top contender alongside one other city. The Portland Diamond Project is leading efforts to bring MLB to Portland, with plans to build a new stadium at Zidell Yards. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has indicated that expansion decisions will be delayed until the stadium issues with the Tampa Bay Rays and Oakland Athletics are resolved.
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