Salt Lake City and Portland Compete for MLB Expansion Team
Major League Baseball's potential expansion has sparked debate among sports analysts, with many predicting one team will be added in the east and one in the west.
Salt Lake City and Portland, Oregon, are considered top contenders for the western team, with analysts citing them as "underserved markets."
For me, it’s Salt Lake City and Portland. I think they’re underserved markets.
According to John Canzano, a sports journalist and radio show host in Oregon, Salt Lake City might have an edge due to its ownership group, The Larry H.
Canzano notes,
If this is a marathon, and it feels like one to me, Salt Lake City is ahead, but still hopes to see Major League Baseball come to Portland.
Sports analysts continue to speculate about the potential expansion, with Salt Lake City and Portland emerging as strong competitors.
Author's summary: Salt Lake City and Portland compete for MLB expansion.