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Manfred - MLB division re-alignment now a distinct possibility in the future (Cubs-Palehose in the same division?)


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It looks interesting but no division structure even mentioned yet.

** Likely involves expansion to 32 teams **

Rob Manfred hints at geographic realignment in MLB — what would spur it on trib.al/V4RozHA

From the article:

https://nypost.com/2025/08/18/sports/rob-manfred-hints-at-geographic-realignment-in-mlb-what-would-spur-it-on/ 

“I think if we expand, it provides us with an opportunity to geographically realign,” Manfred said. “I think we could save a lot of wear and tear on our players in terms of travel. And I think our postseason format would be even more appealing for entities like ESPN, because you’d be playing out of the East and out of the West.”

MLB hasn’t expanded since the Diamondbacks and Rays entered the league in 1998, but the league is reportedly eying expansion once the Athletics and Rays solve their stadium situations. 

The idea of realignment would likely mean the end of the American League and National League, bringing baseball more in line with the way the NBA and NHL align their divisions.

And it would constitute one of the biggest shakeups in baseball, which has occurred more frequently in recent years as Manfred has worked to change the rules of the game, schedule and the postseason format in order to boost interest.

What about this?

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Brock Beauchamp

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I really don't like the idea of an east and west in baseball. I get why it's appealing to Manfred, but I don't like it.

Andy

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I get from a logistical perspective why it no longer matters to have an AL and NL - there's no difference anymore with the DH and no more separate umpires and all that - but I don't like the geographic thing either. I wouldn't like the NFL getting rid of the NFC/AFC either.

Tangled Up in Plaid

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It sucks, but it's way better for the players if the traveling less strenuous, so I'm fine with it. 

Ruxskull

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I’d prefer 8 team divisions and keeping the Cubs and Cardinals (and other historic Rivalries) in the same division. 

Brock Beauchamp

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5 minutes ago, Ruxskull said:

I’d prefer 8 team divisions and keeping the Cubs and Cardinals (and other historic Rivalries) in the same division. 

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