MLB Expansion: A New Era for Baseball

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Our View From the Bench

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Welcome back Benchwarmers! Brendan and Corey team up on to share "Our View From the Bench." The duo have been talking sports for over 25 years as friends, now they are just recording it to share. If you like what you see please subscribe to the channel and don't forget to smash that like button!

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MLB Expansion: A New Era for Baseball

Our View From the Bench

32 minutes 8 seconds

2 months ago

MLB Expansion: A New Era for Baseball

In this episode, Corey and Brendan discuss the potential expansion of Major League Baseball, focusing on cities like Nashville and Montreal. They explore the implications of realignment for travel and rivalries, as well as innovative playoff formats that could enhance competition. The conversation also touches on the role of the All-Star game in determining playoff seeding and the future of MLB under Commissioner Rob Manfred. The guys encourage audience engagement by asking for opinions on expansion cities and playoff formats.

TakeawaysMLB is considering expansion to cities like Nashville and Montreal.Realignment could reduce travel issues for players.Innovative playoff formats could create more excitement and competition.The All-Star game could play a role in playoff seeding.Rob Manfred's leadership is crucial for the future of MLB.Engaging younger audiences is essential for baseball's growth.Nashville is emerging as a strong candidate for a new team.Montreal's return could revive the Expos legacy.The importance of regional rivalries in baseball.Baseball's popularity is growing globally, especially in Latin America.Chapters00:00 Introduction to MLB's Current Landscape03:00 Rob Manfred's Expansion and Realignment Discussion05:52 Potential Expansion Cities and Their Viability08:34 Realignment: Keeping Tradition in a Changing League11:26 Innovative Ideas for Division Structure14:28 Scheduling and Travel Considerations in MLB15:33 Innovative Scheduling in Baseball17:34 Reimagining Playoff Structures21:16 Creating Competitive Balance24:44 Enhancing Fan Engagement and Experience28:49 The Future of Baseball: Embracing Change