MLB Network Radio's Mike Ferrin on Divisional Realignment In The Near Future

The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chicago Sports Network

Sports, Sports:baseball, Baseball

4.7 • 620 Ratings

🗓️ 21 August 2025

⏱️ 50 minutes

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Summary

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred raised eyebrows by mentioning geographic realignment as part of future expansion. Chuck Garfien and MLB Network Radio’s Mike Ferrin dig into what that could mean for baseball — from the Cubs and White Sox sharing a division, to Yankees–Mets and Dodgers–Angels rivalries heating up. Chuck even unveils his own realignment plan, while Mike explains how it could boost rivalries, cut travel, and reshape the postseason.

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0:54.9	Okay, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred made news this week
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1:05.4	and he floated the idea of geographic realignment.
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