MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told a national TV audience that expansion likely would be tied to reshuffling leagues and divisions to ease travel.

Though the Cincinnati Reds snapped their 14-game winning streak and kept them from sweeping a fifth straight series, the Brewers are anchored in the No. 1 spot on all MLB power boards this week. Here are a few national observations why:

The Tigers are coming off a strong effort in the opening game of the series on Monday night. After a few scoreless innings, Detroit jumped out in front in the fourth before exploding for four runs in the following frame. The Tigers added four more runs in the seventh to pull away and grab a 10-0 victory.

MLB has made a change to its employee health benefits, though they remain more generous than most private plans.

Major League Baseball’s national media landscape is reportedly on the verge of a major shake-up, with a new round of broadcast deals nearing completion.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has MLB aspirations after his NBA career, citing his admiration for Mets' Francisco Lindor.

Major League Baseball will host its final free Umpire Camp of 2025 at The Ballpark at America First Square, the home of the Triple-A Salt Lake Bees, on Saturday, August 23rd. The one-day camp is free

The American League and National League have been a part of Major League Baseball for a great portion of its history, but expansion could risk their extinction.