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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants went into their series this weekend tied for the lead in the National League Western Division, a race that probably won’t be decided until the last few days of the season in October. These two storied franchises have been battling one another since the 1890\u2019s, when both called New York their home. They brought their rivalry out west, both moving to California in 1958.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Major League Baseball last expanded in 1998, when the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays were introduced.\u00a0 There are currently 30 MLB teams, and word is that two more franchises will be added at some point soon, making eight divisions of four teams each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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For my Module 3 assignment, I am searching for recent information on the topic of MLB expansion, including possible relocation for some teams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A Definitive Look at MLB Relocation Now That the Oakland A\u2019s are Exploring It<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Forbes Magazine<\/em>, published May 12, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n This story takes an in-depth look at the three cities in the Western U.S. that are in the running to become the future home of the Athletics, if the team petitions the league to leave Oakland.\u00a0 Because this story is on Forbes.com, I find it to be a credible story.\u00a0 It seems that the author has done thorough research about each of the locations, and referenced quotes from previous articles and even his own conversation with the commissioner.\u00a0 Despite its location on Forbes.com, the story is opinion.\u00a0 It merely speculates whether or not the team will move at some point, and provides reasoning why it will probably not happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Expansion fees for Major League Baseball teams could rise to $2.2 billion range<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n ESPN<\/em>, published April 27, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Associated Press is listed as the byline for this article on ESPN.com, so right away my takeaway is that it\u2019s a credible news story. In the article, there are numerous quotes from an event that MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke at regarding the issue of expansion. Manfred continues to state that expansion will not take place until the two teams with ballpark issues (Oakland and Tampa Bay) have new stadiums in place. The use of direct quotes and the lack of speculation are indicators that this story is factual news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are Tampa Bay Rays considering Nashville relocation for MLB franchise?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The Tennessean<\/em>, published May 29, 2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n At first glance, I thought for sure that this article was an opinion piece. First off, it\u2019s a story about the possibility of an MLB team coming to Nashville\u2026 in a Tennessee publication. However, upon reading the article I would classify it as a news story. The authors cite excerpts from an article in the Tampa Bay Times<\/a>. They list facts about the opportunity that Nashville has to land a team, the steps they are taking to secure a viable ballpark, and the former players and business people that are behind the effort. I believe the Tennessean to be a credible news source, since they are part of the larger Gannett media company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n