MLB commissioner Rob Manfred outlines plans for league expansion

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred expects to initiate the league’s expansion process following the completion of a new collective-bargaining agreement. The current agreement is scheduled to expire on December 1, 2026, and league leadership anticipates a successful negotiation. Manfred intends to select two new expansion cities before his planned retirement in January 2029. The league aims to add one franchise on the East Coast and one on the West Coast to improve geographic balance. Potential markets under consideration include Salt Lake City, Nashville, Raleigh, Portland, Orlando, and Montreal. Salt Lake City is currently considered the front-runner due to its prepared ownership group and established stadium funding plans.

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