MLB Expansion: Salt Lake City and Portland in the Running
Major League Baseball's potential expansion has sparked discussions among sports analysts, with many theorizing that one team will be added in the east and one in the west.
Salt Lake City is vying for the western team, with Portland, Oregon being its biggest competitor, according to analysts.
“For me, it’s Salt Lake City and Portland,” said John Canzano, a longtime sports journalist and radio show host in Oregon. “I think they’re underserved markets.”
Canzano believes Portland would be a great fit for MLB, but acknowledges that Salt Lake City might have an edge.
“If this is a marathon, and it feels like one to me, Salt Lake City is ahead,” Canzano said.
According to Canzano and others, Salt Lake City's ownership group, The Larry H. Miller Group, gives the city an advantage.
Author's summary: Salt Lake City and Portland compete for MLB expansion.