Here are the technical pieces that would come with possible relocation and, ultimately, expansion of Major League Baseball. Should there come a point where relocation becomes favorable, the league would put together a relocation committee. In cases of relocation or expansion, 75% of the league’s owners would need to approve. The current labor agreement states that “the clubs have the right to expand the number of Major League Clubs by adding up to two (2) new Expansion Clubs. If the Miami Marlins sold for $1.2 billion, it seems possible that as little as $800 million to around $1 billion in expansion fees would be requested of each of the expansion clubs.

Source: Forbes January 07, 2019 15:00 UTC