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Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States. It is composed of 30 teams that play in the American League (AL) and National League (NL). MLB was founded in 1903 and is the oldest of the four major professional sports leagues in North America. MLB is considered to be the premier professional baseball league in the world.
It is composed of teams from the United States and Canada. MLB teams play a 162-game regular season schedule, with each team playing its opponents 19 times. At the end of the regular season, the team with the best record in each league advances to the playoffs, where they compete for the World Series championship.
MLB Origins
The origins of Major League Baseball (MLB) can be traced back to the late 19th century. The first professional baseball league, the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players, was formed in 1871. However, this league was plagued by financial instability and poor organization. In 1876, the National League of Professional Base Ball Clubs was established and became the first successful professional baseball league. The American League was established in 1901, and the two leagues eventually merged in 1903 to form what is now known as MLB.
The Best MLB Teams
There are many successful teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) throughout its history. Some teams that have consistently been among the most successful in terms of overall wins, championships, and overall level of play include:
- The New York Yankees have won 27 World Series championships, the most in MLB history. They have also had many successful seasons, including 40 American League pennants.
- The St. Louis Cardinals have won 11 World Series championships and 19 National League pennants.
- The Boston Red Sox have won 9 World Series championships and 14 American League pennants.
- The San Francisco Giants have won 8 World Series championships and 23 National League pennants.
- The Los Angeles Dodgers have won 7 World Series championships and 24 National League pennants.
- The Oakland Athletics have won 9 World Series championships and 15 American League pennants.
- The Cincinnati Reds have won 5 World Series championships and 9 National League pennants.
These teams have a long history of success and are considered some of the best in the league.
Major MLB Rivalries
Some major rivalries in Major League Baseball include:
Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees – Known as the “Yankee-Red Sox Rivalry,” these two teams have a long history of competition dating back to the early 20th century.
Chicago Cubs vs. St. Louis Cardinals – Known as the “Rivalry of the Midwest,” these two teams have been division rivals for over 100 years.
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants – Known as the “Dodger-Giant Rivalry,” these two teams have a long history of competition dating back to the 19th century when they were both based in New York City.
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees – The “Orioles-Yankees Rivalry” is known for its intensity, as both teams have been division rivals for decades and have a history of playoff matchups.
Los Angeles Angels vs. Oakland Athletics – The “Freeway Series” is a baseball rivalry between the two teams of Southern California, the Los Angeles Angels and the Oakland Athletics.
