MLB, Rob Manfred and Realignment
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MLB’s divisions haven’t changed since the Astros moved from the NL Central to the AL West in 2013. Jim Bowden of The Athletic created new divisions based off the news. It included a “North Division” made up of the Tigers, Blue Jays, Guardians and Reds.
Baseball insiders have whispered about the possibility of regional-based realignment for a few years. MLB commissioner Rob Mandred was asked directly about it on Sunday night during an ESPN broadcast, and didn’t shy away from his next bold rules change.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made waves during an appearance on Sunday Night Baseball by citing how geographic realignment seems to be on the table for the league shortly. And while some have already begun to push back against the idea,