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\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tToronto Blue Jays fans with balls and markers hope to get an autograph prior to first inning MLB American League Championship Series game 4 baseball action between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays, in Seattle, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS\/Frank Gunn<\/p>\n
Ross said in a statement that Vancouver \u201cis one of the great cities in the world, and we deserve a Major League Baseball team.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mayor Ken Sim launched an expression-of-interest process this spring seeking a qualified ownership group with the financial capacity and experience to advance an MLB bid.<\/p>\n
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told Sportsnet in October that another Canadian city in the league could work, when he was asked about adding a team in Vancouver.<\/p>\n
The league has not announced plans to expand, although Manfred has previously said he hopes MLB will grow from 30 to 32 teams before his planned retirement in 2029.<\/p>\n
The city said council had directed staff to enter a memorandum of understanding with The Show Vancouver to establish the collaboration framework, \u201cincluding due diligence for potential ballpark sites.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cTSV will be responsible for all costs and financial risks associated with preparing and advancing its MLB bid,\u201d the city said.<\/p>\n
It added that the city would collaborate with TSV as it explored a potential expansion bid, and any future project agreements, including site selection and land-use decisions, would be subject to council approval.<\/p>\n
BC Place Stadium hosted several Major League Baseball exhibition series between 1984 and 1994, featuring the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners and Montreal Expos.<\/p>\n
However, a $500-million renovation completed in 2011, including a centre-hung scoreboard and cable-supported retractable roof, eliminated the stadium\u2019s ability to host baseball.<\/p>\n
The Show Vancouver is partnering with BRS Sports, a sports marketing and analytics company, whose principals include former NHL executive Jac Sperling, sports venue consultant Tim Romani and Denver real estate executive Ray Baker.<\/p>\n
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Winnipeg Jets Game Days<\/p>\n
On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop.<\/p>\n