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.

Oklahoma City

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With a metro population of just under 1.4 million and already home to one professional sports team (NBA’s Thunder), Oklahoma City could garner some interest from the MLB. The current Triple-A affiliate for the Dodgers calls the city home, and the popularity of the game is strong not only in the city but also in the state of Oklahoma—both the Oklahoma Sooners and Oklahoma St. Cowboys have solid baseball programs.

The city’s MLB loyalty is mostly to the Kansas Royals (with maybe some super-secret pockets of Rangers fans), and the proximity is close—in small markets such as these, a five-hour drive means more than say Toronto to Montreal. The most significant issue, however, is the closeness the city has with its minor league team. Around since the 1960s, steamrolling that historical heartstring might be more trouble than it’s worth.

Odds: 0.8 out of 10

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