Nashville Leads MLB Expansion Bid Rankings as CBA Talks Shape 32-Team Future
Sports Illustrated ranks six expansion bids for MLB’s plan to reach 32 teams, with Nashville perceived as the East favorite and Salt Lake City a strong Western contender thanks to a stadium plan; Portland and Charlotte offer opportunities but face market overlap and competitive hurdles; Sacramento has momentum as the Las Vegas Athletics’ home base, while Montreal remains a nostalgic but high‑risk option given past failures and ongoing skepticism; expansion timing depends on the new CBA.