Utah has long been underestimated. When people imagine our state, they often think of mountains, families and faith — but not major league sports. That needs to change. Because Utah isn’t just ready for Major League Baseball. We’re ideal.

The Salt Lake–Provo–Orem corridor is home to nearly 3 million people, and it’s growing fast. Our economy is healthy, our tech sector is booming and our communities are deeply connected. That’s a rare combination — and Major League Baseball should take note.

A recent poll found that over 80% of Utahns support bringing an MLB team to the state. That’s not a casual “sure, why not?”—that’s the kind of overwhelming enthusiasm every league dreams of. And it’s not just theoretical. The Salt Lake Bees have drawn millions of fans over the years, even without t

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