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.

Charlotte

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Charlotte is an untapped, sprawling region for the MLB. A city that has a metro population over 2.5 million, and has got the big-business economy that would certainly be able to invest in a new franchise and all the financial bells and whistles that come with it. Surprisingly, the closest MLB options are Atlanta and D.C., and in a state that’s ranked seventh in baseball popularity, not having an MLB franchise seems…odd. Factor in Charlotte’s marketing reach (ranked 21st), and it’s basically looking at a pitch right down the middle for strike three!

One obstacle, though: The White Sox Triple-A affiliate, the Charlotte Knights, have a brand-newish field that was built in 2014. Like Vegas, that’s not something the city can just cover with a newspaper while constructing a new park.

Odds: 7 out of 10

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