Utah's MLB Expansion Push Gains Momentum | Salt Lake City News

Utah’s governor, Spencer Cox, made a compelling case to ESPN’s Jeff Passan for bringing MLB expansion to Salt Lake City—positioning the state as a front-runner with a booming economy, unified political support, and a ready-to-build stadium. Backed by the Larry H. Miller Company and a $3.5 billion multi-use development pledge plus $900 million in state funding, Utah’s plan is already ahead of the curve. Cox also addressed environmental concerns, revealing a White House-backed water strategy to protect the Great Salt Lake. With 3.5 million residents across the state, he confidently argues Utah rivals other MLB markets—and even joked about “dirty sodas” becoming a fan favorite. The conversation signals strong momentum for Utah’s bid. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/cf0f5ec344bf45a6