Political Cartoons View All 1171 ImagesHere is some of the history, process and cost when it comes to MLB expansion.
In 1977, MLB went to 26 teams, adding the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays.
For a reference point, the move to 30 teams started with the formation of an MLB expansion committee in March 1994.
The Diamondbacks and Rays both paid $130 million to enter MLB in 1998 while the Marlins and Rockies paid $95 million in 1993.
Back in 1977, the Blue Jays ($7 million) and Mariners ($6.5 million) paid even less.
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