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The article discusses the possibility of MLB expanding to nine cities across three countries by 2030, including Charlotte, Mexico City, Montreal, Nashville, Oakland, Portland, Salt Lake City, Sacramento, and San Antonio, highlighting their potential and existing sports infrastructure.,
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments about potential league expansion and realignment could significantly impact the Atlanta Braves, with possible new teams in Nashville, Charlotte, or other cities leading to various division reconfigurations, especially in the Southeastern region, affecting travel, playoff structure, and regional rivalries.
MLB is considering a major geographic realignment with expansion, proposing eight divisions of four teams each, which could reshape rivalries, reduce travel, and alter postseason formats, including new rivalries like Atlanta vs. Charlotte and Portland vs. Seattle, while maintaining traditional matchups and improving logistical efficiency.
Major League Baseball is set to expand from 30 to 32 teams, with eight potential locations being considered for new franchises. These cities include Charlotte, Las Vegas, Montreal, Nashville, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, and San Antonio. Factors such as metro-area population, media market rank, per-capita GDP, existing major sports franchises, and proximity to current MLB teams are being analyzed to gauge market viability. The expansion process will also depend on the willingness of cities to provide funding for new ballparks and support mixed-use development around them.
Major League Baseball is considering expansion to 32 teams, with potential cities including Austin/San Antonio, Charlotte, Mexico City, Montreal, Nashville, Orlando, Portland, Raleigh, San Jose, and Salt Lake City. Each city presents unique cases for and against landing a team, with factors such as market size, existing sports teams, stadium locations, and fan support playing crucial roles in the decision-making process.
Padres catcher Luis Campusano is making progress in his rehab from a sprained left thumb, while San Jose mayors have issued a letter to commissioner Rob Manfred pleading the city’s case for an MLB expansion or relocation team. Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy is making progress in his rehab from shoulder woes, and Angels lefty Matt Moore is making progress in his rehab from an oblique injury.