Puerto Vallarta and Mexico News

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Major League Baseball considering Mexico franchise

Major League Baseball is studying the possibility of launching a franchise in Mexico but the tantalising prospect of a team in Cuba remains distant for the time being, league commissioner Rob Manfred said on Wednesday.

Manfred told the Hollywood Reporter that officials were interested in seeing more franchises based outside the United States, with Canada and Mexico heading the queue of possible locations for new teams.

"I'd be interested in another team in Canada. We are really interested in Mexico. It's a huge broadcast market," Manfred said.

"If we can find the right location, it is possible to . . .

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