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Recently, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred noted that the league could realign geographically. FOX Sports outlined a plan that would group four major teams.
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amNewYork on MSNMLB commish Rob Manfred keeps trying to steal baseball’s soul
Major League Baseball won’t be able to hang its hat on its timeless tradition if Rob Manfred keeps mucking things up. The commissioner hinted during Sunday night’s Little League Classic between the Mets and Seattle Mariners that radical geographical alignment is still an option that could be pursued if the league expands to the
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Rob Manfred’s radical MLB realignment idea being met with harsh reactions: ‘Total destruction’
The idea unquestionably would create one of the biggest shake-ups in baseball and likely end the long-standing format that MLB has operated under for more than 100 years.
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With MLB's Rob Manfred talking radical realignment, what might that look like for Houston Astros?
Rob Manfred says expansion could lead to geographical realignment, which would be a drastic change for baseball. We figured out a division that would make the most sense for Astros and Rangers.
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MLB playoff bracket if the season ended today: Brewers, Tigers magic numbers are within reach
Not everyone can make the MLB postseason, but these 12 teams are in the driver's seat make them at this time. Yes, there is a lot of baseball left to be played
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred mentioned the idea of geographic realignment during ESPN’s broadcast of the Little League Classic between the Mets and Mariners on Sunday and said that potential expansion would provide the opportunity for it.
MLB’s divisions haven’t changed since the Astros moved from the NL Central to the AL West in 2013. Jim Bowden of The Athletic created new divisions based off the news. It included a “North Division” made up of the Tigers, Blue Jays, Guardians and Reds.
Still, Milwaukee's status as the best team in MLB remains unchanged, much like the teams currently in a position for a playoff spot. The top six teams in both the American and National Leagues are the same from last week, but there's still some drama heading into the home stretch of the 2025 season.