The new MLB layout with teams is below. Teams were chosen based on both geography and market and will comprise top markets within the region.
Class A (current MLB): 3 Leagues, 2 Divisions per League, 30 Teams, 10 Teams per league
American League:
North- Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates
South- Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Miami Marlins
American Association:
East- Cincinnati Reds, Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago White Sox
West- Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins
National League:
East- Colorado Rockies, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros, Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners
West- San Francisco Giants, Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels, San Diego Padres
Class B: 3 Leagues, 2 pods in each league, 18 teams
Eastern League:
North Pod- Montreal Expos, Norfolk Tides, Providence Grays
South Pod- Charlotte Knights, Orlando Gulls, Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
International League:
North Pod- Columbus Clippers, Indianapolis ABCs, Louisville Bats
South Pod- Nashville Sounds, Memphis Redbirds, New Orleans Kings
Pacific Coast League:
North Pod- Las Vegas Aviators, Vancouver Canadians, Portland Pioneers
South Pod- San Antonio Missions, Austin Express, Oklahoma City 89ers
Class C: 3 Leagues, 2 pods in each league, 18 teams
Robinson League:
North Pod- Ottawa Senators, Buffalo Bisons, Rochester Red Wings
South Pod- Raleigh Bulls, Richmond Flying Squirrels, Hartford Yard Goats
Frontier League:
North Pod- Grand Rapids Whitecaps, Omaha Storm Chasers, Winnipeg Goldeyes
South Pod- Birmingham Barons, Knoxville Smokies, Baton Rouge Red Sticks
Pioneer League:
North Pod- Sacramento River Cats, Calgary Stampeders, Edmonton Trappers
South Pod- Salt Lake Bees, Tucson Saguaros, Albuquerque Isotopes
With the teams laid out, let’s talk about scheduling.