Beaverton's RedTail Golf Course may become an MLB stadium

What's happening: The project's founder, Craig Cheek, told sportswriter John Canzano the group is zeroing in on a $50 million purchase of the 164-acre site (located across the street from Washington Square), which is owned by the City of Portland.

But not so fast: The MLB's proposed expansion will be by only two teams, from 30 to 32 teams.

• And there are other cities — like Salt Lake City, Nashville and Raleigh — throwing weight (and cash) behind their pitches to sway league commissioner Rob Manfred.

What they're saying: The Portland Diamond Project doesn't seem too worried about the competition.

• In a letter to City Hall obtained by Canzano, the group wrote that securing the golf course location would put them in the "best possible position to win the support of the [expansion] committee."

The intrigue: While the latest design plans for Lloyd Center's renovation included wiggle room for a large anchor tenant, the 27-acre site may have proven to be too small and cumbersome, mired with contracts and leases.

What's next: If a written offer is made on RedTail, a vote will go before the City Council.