Rounders: A History of Baseball in America

9 MLB Teams That ALMOST Existed (And What Stopped Them)


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Imagine a world where the MLB had teams like the Orlando Sun Rays or the Indianapolis Arrows. What about a franchise in Mexico City or a Toronto team that isn’t the Blue Jays?


Today, we’re diving into the stories of nine MLB expansion teams that almost happened but didn’t.


Note: There's even more 'listicle' episodes where you can hear my top rankings for baseball history-related topics. Check out other options in this topic stack, including:

History's Worst MLB Winter Trade Meetings

Baseball's 8 Most Unbreakable Records

The Most Amazing Ballparks Never Built

Baseball's Greatest Father-Son Duos


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