Colorado Rockies: What relegation could look like in MLB

Sep 25, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Raimel Tapia reacts after getting called out on strikes while playing against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Denver, Colorado, USA; Colorado Rockies left fielder Raimel Tapia reacts after getting called out on strikes while playing against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-USA TODAY Sports
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WEST PALM BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 1993: Larry Walker #33 of the Montreal Expos during spring training in February 1993 in West Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by Ronald C. Modra/Getty Images)

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.

Schedule