It was started because Chicago owner William Hulbert was trying to avoid punishment for robbing the Boston organization in the National Association of four of its players in 1875 .
The MLB began with the formation of the National League in 1876 .
MLB was started because Chicago owner William Hulbert was trying to avoid punishment for robbing the Boston organization in the National Association of four of MLB 's players in 1875 .
The MLB began with the formation of the National League in 1876 .