User:The shaggy one/MLB Timeline

Timeline of franchise evolution in MLB. The first line is the formation of the NL in 1876, the second is the formation of the AL in 1901, the third line

is the beginning of the expansion era in 1961, and the fourth is the 1994 strike.

The timeline includes a team's history in other major leagues before joining the National League. No Team has joined the American League from another

major league.

NABBP = National Association of Base Ball Players

NA = National Association

UA = Union Association

AA = American Association