MLB awarded Toronto an expansion franchise in 1976 , along with Seattle , Washington .
The City of Toronto had renovated Exhibition Stadium to accommodate Major League Baseball ( MLB ) , in anticipation of the Giants ' relocation there , and continued to push for an MLB franchise .
MLB awarded Toronto an expansion franchise in 1976 , along with Seattle , Washington .
The City of Toronto had renovated Exhibition Stadium to accommodate Major League Baseball ( MLB ) , in anticipation of the Giants ' relocation there , and continued to push for an MLB franchise .