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the current date: 2025-08-19.
The East and West Conference system is being considered for Major League Baseball (MLB) [[1]]. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in an interview with ESPN on August 18th that the league could be reorganized based on geographical elements if it expands [[1]]. Currently, MLB operates with 15 teams in the National League (NL) and 15 teams in the American League (AL) [[1]]. This system causes logistical challenges, such as long travel distances for teams like the Los Angeles Angels and the San Diego Padres [[1]]. A conference system, similar to the NBA or NHL, could possibly alleviate these issues [[1]].
