Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest professional sports league in the United States with 30 teams based in the U.S. and Canada. The league, led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., is focused on maintaining labor peace, promoting competitive balance, and increasing industry revenues. MLB also has a comprehensive drug-testing program. The league is dedicated to community outreach in the U.S., Canada, and around the world, emphasizing baseball’s impact on society and integrating baseball into all aspects of business, marketing, and community relations. MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network continue to provide innovative ways for fans to engage with the sport.
The American League includes teams like the Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and New York Yankees. The National League, founded in 1876, includes teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals.
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