MLB Expansion
A survey by The Athletic reveals that baseball fans overwhelmingly prefer Nashville for a new Major League Baseball franchise. Portland edges out Salt Lake City among western contenders, while overall support for expansion to 32 teams remains tepid. The poll highlights ongoing efforts by cities like Salt Lake City to attract a team.
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Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred discussed plans for league expansion and realignment during a radio interview, aiming to add two teams by 2029 and reorganize divisions geographically. He emphasized reducing player travel burdens and improving playoff scheduling, while considering other schedule changes like split seasons. Manfred also affirmed his intention to retire at the end of his term.