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.

Mexico City

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Baseball is immensely popular in Mexico, and all three major professional sports—MLB, NBA, NFL—have taken steps to showcase its product there. The MLB had six games at Estadio de Beisbol Monterrey in 2019, including a few spring training matchups, and will continue in 2020 with games scheduled at El Estadio Alfredo Harp Helu. It’s no huge secret that all the leagues would love to figure out a way to get a foothold in a market as vast as Mexico’s—Monterrey has over a million, and Mexico City is near nine million alone. But, it’s also no secret that travel concerns are an issue.

The sprinkling of MLB games are a smart way to test the waters without taking a nosedive from the highest cliff, though, and could eventually add enough confidence that the MLB becomes a staple in Mexico.

Odds: 5 out of 10

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