What happened: Stakeholders from Salt Lake City, Raleigh, Portland, Nashville, Orlando and Montreal are presenting their pitches. Salt Lake City has ownership, a public-private stadium partnership and a site in place, while Nashville lacks those three pieces.
Why it matters: The expected format would add one western and one eastern market after a new collective-bargaining agreement. MLB wants both cities chosen before January 2029.
By the numbers: MLB would grow from 30 to 32 clubs, its first expansion since 1998.
What to watch: Ownership groups must firm up financing and stadium plans before formal bids are evaluated.