Since the Las Vegas Atheltics will soon be a thing as they talk about departing Oakland we thought you may want to know the last 5 teams to move in MLB. It’s a rare thing with the Expos moving to Washington, D.C. as the last modern day move and we most likely won’t see another team move over the next 20-30 years if the trend continues.
The last 5 MLB baseball teams to move were:
- Montreal Expos/Washington Nationals: In 2005, the Montreal Expos moved to Washington D.C. and became the Washington Nationals. The move was due to low attendance and financial struggles in Montreal.
- Seattle Pilots/Milwaukee Brewers: In 1970, the Seattle Pilots moved to Milwaukee and became the Milwaukee Brewers. The move was due to financial issues and a lack of support in Seattle.
- Washington Senators/Texas Rangers: In 1971, the Washington Senators moved to Arlington, Texas, and became the Texas Rangers. The move was due to financial struggles and an inability to secure a new stadium in Washington D.C.
- Brooklyn Dodgers/Los Angeles Dodgers: In 1958, the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles. The move was due to a desire for a larger fan base and a more modern stadium.
- New York Giants/San Francisco Giants: In 1958, the New York Giants moved to San Francisco. The move was due to a desire for a larger fan base and a more modern stadium.
