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mlb - 10 things to know with detail
- MLB stands for Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada.
- The MLB is comprised of 30 teams, with 15 teams in the National League and 15 teams in the American League.
- The MLB season typically runs from late March or early April to late September or early October, followed by the playoffs and World Series in October.
- Each team plays a total of 162 games in the regular season, with half of the games played at home and half on the road.
- The MLB has a long and storied history, dating back to 1869 when the Cincinnati Red Stockings became the first fully professional baseball team.
- The New York Yankees hold the record for most World Series championships, with 27 titles to their name.
- The MLB All-Star Game is an annual exhibition game held in July, featuring the best players from the American League and National League.
- The MLB has a unique set of rules, including the designated hitter rule in the American League, which allows teams to use a designated hitter to bat for the pitcher.
- The MLB draft is held each year in June, with teams selecting amateur players from college and high school to join their organizations.
- The MLB has faced controversies and challenges throughout its history, including labor disputes, steroid scandals, and issues related to player safety and diversity.