Major League Baseball (MLB) is known as the oldest professional sports league in the United States. It comprises 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada and is the highest level of professional baseball. The league is overseen by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. MLB boasts high levels of labor peace, competitive balance, and revenue. It also runs a comprehensive drug-testing program, setting the standard in American professional sports. MLB is dedicated to making a positive impact in communities across the U.S., Canada, and globally as it continues to play a significant role in society through its business, marketing, and community efforts. With the success of MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network, the league is always finding new ways to engage fans and promote the game of baseball globally.
The American League includes the following teams: 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, and Toronto Blue Jays. The National League, established in 1876, features teams such as the 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, and Washington Nationals.
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