On This Day May 27, 1968 MLB The National League awards Montreal & San Diego major league franchises

The first MLB game ever played in Canada April 14, 1969. The Montreal Expos home opener against the St Louis Cardinals in their inaugural year at at Jarry Park.

The Montreal Expos, Major League Baseball's first team outside the United States, brought excitement to Canada from 1969 to 2004. Known for their passionate fans and talented players like Gary Carter and Andre Dawson, the Expos left a lasting legacy in Montreal, epitomized by their iconic logo and memorable games at Olympic Stadium.