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.

Austin

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Austin typically gets included in the “Possible Professional Team Here” discussions, and for a good reason. The city is clearly a growing market, with both entertainment and tech adding to an already business-savvy area. And the idea of being the first major professional team is a chance at “New Territory” headlines that would undoubtedly attract not only major attention but also major revenue.

But Austin is also very much a college town—with a small DMA ranked 40th. And while the Rangers’ Triple-A affiliate is 20 miles up the road in Red Rock, the lack of clamoring for professional sports from Austin’s residents seems to be ignored because all of the outsiders are shouting that it should happen.

Two places that won’t ignore this MLB expansion talk, though: The Houston Astros and The Texas Rangers—both teams only three hours away from Austin.

Odds: 1 out of 10 

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