There hasn't been any realignment in MLB since 2013, but that seems likely to change when the league eventually expands. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, MLB could…

Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, MLB could consider “radical realignment” with either four eight-team divisions or eight four-team divisions if/when the 32-team league becomes a reality.

Passan noted the addition of two expansion teams is “not imminent” because there are a lot more pressing issues facing MLB at the moment, but there could be a plan in place before commissioner Rob Manfred has said he will leave his position in January 2029.

  • @dhorkEnglish
    5•10 months ago

    Please, no.

    While specifics about what a radical realignment might look like won’t be known until it actually happens, Passan offered one example of a division with the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.

    Eww.

    Another potential option Passan cited could involve maintaining the current two-league structure, but contracting the number of divisions from three to two.

    That could work better.

    • @[email protected]English
      3•10 months ago

      Totally agree. Rather see big divisions than no leagues.

      Love the idea of having a couple more teams though.