《The Athletic》的一项调查显示，棒球球迷压倒性地希望纳什维尔获得新的大联盟球队。在西部竞争者中，波特兰略胜盐湖城一筹，而将球队扩充至32支的整体支持率仍显低迷。该民调突显了盐湖城等城市吸引球队的持续努力。
《The Athletic》进行了年度MLB球迷调查，向12,901名受访者询问从六个有积极扩军竞标的城市的两个首选城市：Austin、Nashville、Orlando、Portland、Raleigh和Salt Lake City。Nashville成为明显的最受欢迎选择，获得73%的选票，并被广泛视为MLB计划在专员Rob Manfred 2029年退休前建立的两支新球队之一的潜在获得者。Manfred已表示希望东部一支、西部一支球队。
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The NBA Board of Governors is expected to vote on league expansion this summer, with Seattle and Las Vegas emerging as the favored cities for new franchises. This development follows recent comments from Commissioner Adam Silver and a report from the Dallas Morning News. Fans in Seattle, without an NBA team for nearly two decades, are particularly hopeful.
At the NBA board of governors meetings on March 24 and 25, owners will vote on advancing the expansion process for new teams in Las Vegas and Seattle. The measure requires 23 of 30 governors to approve before bids can be solicited. Full approval of the franchises would occur later this year.
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Following anticipation at the March board meetings, the NBA board of governors unanimously approved on March 25 a measure to begin accepting bids for new franchises in Seattle and Las Vegas, with expansion fees projected at $7-10 billion. Commissioner Adam Silver highlighted the markets' strong basketball support, targeting a 2028-29 debut.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred voiced strong backing for a proposed new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays on February 3, 2026. The support came during a press conference at Hillsborough College in Tampa, the planned site for a mixed-use development anchored by the ballpark. This move aims to secure the franchise's future in the region amid past challenges with venue deals.
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MLB Pipeline has begun unveiling its annual team-by-team Top 30 Prospects lists for the 2026 season, starting with American League and National League East divisions on Monday. The rankings, compiled using scouting reports, video analysis and industry feedback, highlight emerging talents across all 30 clubs. Central Division lists followed on Tuesday, with West divisions set for Wednesday.