Major League Baseball Constitution

The Major League Baseball Constitution is a document under which the day-to-day operation of Major League Baseball is conducted. It was originally drafted in 1903 as the Constitution of the National League and has since been amended several times, most recently in June 2005.

The 1876 Constitution of the National League consisted of 14 articles. The League originally consisted of 8 teams:

Under the original constitution, the League had 5 objects: to encourage baseball, to take care of the interests of the players, and to establish and regulate the baseball championship of the United States.

The League was governed by a five-member Board from among whom was elected a President. The Board also selected a Secretary and Treasurer. Annual dues for each Club were $100.

The current constitution consists of the following sections:

Official Professional Baseball Rules Book

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