{"id":243775,"date":"2026-04-23T20:52:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:52:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/243775\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T20:52:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T20:52:09","slug":"anna-eskamani-supports-orlando-dreamers-mlb-proposal-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/243775\/","title":{"rendered":"Anna Eskamani supports Orlando Dreamers MLB proposal in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Anna Eskamani<\/a> is publicly backing the Orlando Dreamers as the group continues its campaign to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida.<\/p>\n

Eskamani said Thursday she supports the group\u2019s effort to attract an MLB franchise to Orange County, calling it a project that could create opportunity if handled responsibly.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Orlando Dreamers have my full support in their efforts to bring Major League Baseball to our community,\u201d Eskamani said in a statement. \u201cIf done right, this can create real opportunities for our residents that are fiscally responsible and bring people together in a way that reflects the spirit and growth of Orlando.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Orlando Dreamers have proposed a domed stadium near SeaWorld Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center as part of their long-running push to land a franchise.<\/p>\n

The group says Orlando is now the nation\u2019s largest television market without a Major League Baseball team and points to continued population growth and tourism as reasons the region could support a franchise.<\/p>\n

Barry Larkin, who serves as an ambassador for the project, said local political support strengthens the effort.<\/p>\n

The group recently added new branding and signage outside its downtown Orlando headquarters as part of its public campaign.<\/p>\n

Major League Baseball has not announced expansion plans involving Orlando, and no franchise relocation to the region has been confirmed.<\/p>\n

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