Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada. It is made up of 30 teams, 29 of which are based in the United States and one in Canada. The teams are divided into two leagues, the American League and the National League, which are then further divided into three divisions each: East, Central, and West.
MLB has a long history dating back to the late 1800s, and it is one of the most popular sports in the United States. The season runs from late March or early April to early November, with each team playing 162 games. The team with the best record in each league advances to the postseason, which culminates in the World Series, a best-of-seven series between the champions of the American League and the National League.
MLB has a number of notable players and teams, including the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants. The league also has a number of prestigious awards, including the Most Valuable Player Award, Cy Young Award, and the Gold Glove Award.
As of the 2021 season, there are 30 teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). They are:
American League (AL):
Baltimore Orioles
Boston Red Sox
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Houston Astros
Kansas City Royals
Los Angeles Angels
Minnesota Twins
New York Yankees
Oakland Athletics
Seattle Mariners
Tampa Bay Rays
Texas Rangers
Toronto Blue Jays
National League (NL):
Arizona Diamondbacks
Atlanta Braves
Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Colorado Rockies
Los Angeles Dodgers
Miami Marlins
Milwaukee Brewers
New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants
St. Louis Cardinals
Washington Nationals
Houston Astros
Kansas City Royals
MLB teams are divided into two leagues, the American League and the National League, which are then further divided into three divisions each: East, Central, and West. The team with the best record in each division advances to the postseason, which culminates in the World Series, a best-of-seven series between the champions of the American League and the National League.