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.

Indianapolis

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Often overlooked when it comes to expansion, Indianapolis could be a market that the MLB finds appealing. Indy is the 17th-largest city, ahead of Boston, Seattle, Denver, and Washington, D.C. It’s a top 25 market according to the new Nielsen DMA rankings and has proven its a great sports town.

The proximity to Cincinnati could be an issue, however. And the Pirates’ Triple-A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians, would need to find a new home—and the field, constructed in 1996, would expectedly get demolished. But still, with a metro population of two-plus million people, who are stuck rooting for the Reds, it wouldn’t be too far-fetched to see investors in the area willing to make their “pitch.”

Odds: 5.5 out of 10

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