A group of consultants and state officials have been working behind the scenes for about six months on a pitch to bring an MLB team to the Raleigh market, a source with knowledge of the work tells Axios.
that he'll lead a group with hopes of bringing an MLB team to the state, the outlet reported Monday night.
"I know I'm biased, but I think Raleigh is the best place in the country for a new MLB team," Dundon said. "And when I say that, I think we have the facts to back that up."Dundon was the first major figure to confirm an effort is underway to bring the MLB to North Carolina — the most populous state in the country without an MLB franchise.
The league's commissioner, Rob Manfred, is interested in expanding the league to include two more teams after all 30 existing teams have "stable stadium situations," the Associated Press reported. The Tampa Bay Rays have announced plans for a new ballpark, and The Oakland Athletics are in the midst of a considered move to Las Vegas, according to the AP.On the east coast, Nashville and Charlotte have also been floated as possible contenders.Share on linkedin
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