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Expansion of Major League Baseball information


Progression of MLB expansion
Years No. of AL teams No. of NL teams
1901–1960 8 8
1961 10
1962–1968 10
1969–1976 12 12
1977–1992 14
1993–1997 14
1998–2012 16
2013–present 15 15

Major League Baseball (MLB), the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, has undergone several rounds of expansion beginning in 1961, eventually reaching 30 teams with its most recent expansion taking place in 1998. MLB has discussed preparations for another round of expansion. Several investment groups are vying for an MLB franchise.

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Expansion of Major League Baseball

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1969 Major League Baseball expansion

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The 1969 Major League Baseball expansion resulted in the establishment of expansion franchises in Kansas City and Seattle in the American League and in...

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1993 Major League Baseball expansion

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1961 Major League Baseball expansion

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The 1961 Major League Baseball expansion resulted in the formation of two new Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises in the American League (AL). A new...

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1998 Major League Baseball expansion

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1962 Major League Baseball expansion

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1977 Major League Baseball expansion

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1976 Major League Baseball expansion draft

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1968 Major League Baseball expansion draft

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1992 Major League Baseball expansion draft

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1997 Major League Baseball expansion draft

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1960 Major League Baseball expansion draft

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