21 cities that could possibly get an MLB team

As the possibility of the MLB expanding to 32 teams becomes more likely, let’s take a look at 21 cities waiting in the on-deck circle.

Birmingham

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Although Birmingham is a small city, sitting outside the top 100, the metro population is over a million, and the market reach is ranked 44th. Alabama is one of the most populous states not to have a professional team—while football rules the day in such SEC country, baseball could be a viable option for a growing city like Birmingham.

Looking to the east, you’d probably have more than a few Braves execs waiting to shower you with disapproving stares. Still, other than that, it’s an open market that has real pioneering opportunities for fan bases and television deals.

Odds: 3 out of 10

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