There’s been some talk the past couple years about Major League Baseball expanding, with interested groups drumming up funds and support in their respective cities. Former Cub Darwin Barney is part of an outfit trying to bring a team to Portland, while former MLB executives Dave Dombrowski and Dave Stewart are leading the charge in Nashville. Facing “biblical losses” of $3.1 billion due to the pandemic and saddled with mountains of debt, the league and its owners could see expansion as an easy way to bring in $8-10 billion in franchise fees.
Talk of MLB Expansion Highlights Uncertainty for Cubs Beyond Next Season
