Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization and the oldest of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It comprises 30 teams, each constituting a member club within the league. MLB is headquartered in New York City, and is considered to be one of the most popular sports leagues in North America and the world.
Established in 1869 as the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NAPBBP)
In 1901, the American League and National League were established as separate legal entities, and merged in 2000
MLB has grown to become a multi-billion dollar business, with millions of fans around the world
A professional basketball league in North America considered to be one of the most popular sports leagues in the world
A professional American football league widely regarded as the most popular and profitable sports league worldwide
A professional ice hockey league in North America considered to be one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada
A streaming service that allows fans to watch live and on-demand games on various devices
MLB has a wide range of licensed merchandise such as jerseys, hats, and other apparel and accessories
A mobile app that provides live audio and video streaming, as well as news, scores, and statistics
There are currently 30 teams in Major League Baseball
The MLB regular season usually starts in late March or early April, and ends in late September or early October
No, there is no salary cap in MLB
The World Series is an annual championship series in Major League Baseball, contested between the American League and National League champions
The MLB draft is an annual event where MLB teams select amateur baseball players. The draft usually takes place in June