Colorado Rockies: What relegation could look like in MLB

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.