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Major League Baseball (MLB)

Sports league

About

The Liga Mayor de Béisbol (MLB) is the premier professional baseball league in North America, comprising 30 teams from the United States and Canada. Established in 1876, it is one of the oldest professional sports leagues in the world, with a rich history of iconic teams, legendary players, and thrilling moments. The league is divided into the American League (AL) and National League (NL), with each team competing in a 162-game regular season, followed by a postseason tournament culminating in the World Series. Throughout its storied history, MLB has produced some of the greatest athletes of all time, including Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, and Barry Bonds, to name a few. The league has also been the platform for numerous groundbreaking moments, such as the first African American player, Jackie Robinson, breaking the color barrier in 1947, and the introduction of the designated hitter (DH) rule in 1973. With its rich tradition, exciting games, and passionate fan base, MLB continues to captivate audiences worldwide, solidifying its position as one of the most popular and enduring sports leagues in the world.