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.

Nashville

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The Music City sits in an interesting MLB location, one that wouldn’t overstep the television markets of other organizations while politely pulling an audience from teams like the Braves, Cardinals, Royals, and even as far away as the White Sox and Cubs.

Nashville is a growing market, too, with tons of capital to support a new club and hasn’t wrinkled the resume with any possible misfires—the NHL’s Predators and the NFL’s Titans are thriving. The city is 24th-largest in the US and sits in the top 30 of Nielsen’s DMA.

Alas, the Nashville Sound—the Triple-A affiliate for the Rangers—is currently there, which would pose an issue. The field’s location is also historical, in the same space where baseball has been played in Nashville for over 100 years. Of course, a few bulldozers and some relocation notices would simplify the problem, but nonetheless, it is a problem.

Odds: 5.5 out 10

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