**Major League Baseball Overview**
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest professional sports league in the United States with 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada. It represents the highest level of professional baseball and is led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. MLB is known for its labor peace, competitive balance, and extensive drug-testing program. The league is dedicated to making a positive impact in communities in the U.S., Canada, and globally, emphasizing baseball’s importance in society and its influence on various aspects of business, marketing, and community relations. Through its advancements in MLB Advanced Media and MLB Network, MLB ensures fans can enjoy the sport and its global reach.
**Teams in the American League**:
1. Baltimore Orioles
2. Boston Red Sox
3. Chicago White Sox
4. Cleveland Indians
5. Detroit Tigers
6. Houston Astros
7. Kansas City Royals
8. Los Angeles Angels
9. Minnesota Twins
10. New York Yankees
11. Oakland Athletics
12. Seattle Mariners
13. Tampa Bay Rays
14. Texas Rangers
15. Toronto Blue Jays
**Teams in the National League** (founded in 1876):
1. Arizona Diamondbacks
2. Atlanta Braves
3. Chicago Cubs
4. Cincinnati Reds
5. Colorado Rockies
6. Los Angeles Dodgers
7. Miami Marlins
8. Milwaukee Brewers
9. New York Mets
10. Philadelphia Phillies
11. Pittsburgh Pirates
12. San Diego Padres
13. San Francisco Giants
14. St. Louis Cardinals
15. Washington Nationals
**MLB Resources and Links**
– Visit MLB.com: [http://mlb.mlb.com](http://mlb.mlb.com)
– Subscribe to MLB.TV: [http://mlb.tv](http://mlb.tv)
– Download MLB At Bat: [http://mlb.mlb.com/mobile/atbat](http://mlb.mlb.com/mobile/atbat)
– Download MLB Ballpark: [http://mlb.mlb.com/mobile/attheballpark](http://mlb.mlb.com/mobile/attheballpark)
– Download MLB Clubhouse: [http://mlb.com/clubhouse](http://mlb.com/clubhouse)
– Play Beat The Streak: [http://mlb.mlb.com/bts](http://mlb.mlb.com/bts)
– Play R.B.I. Baseball: [http://www.rbigame.com](http://www.rbigame.com)
– Play Home Run Derby: [http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/hr_derby/index.jsp](http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/fantasy/hr_derby/index.jsp)
– Get MLB Tickets: [http://mlb.mlb.com/tickets](http://mlb.mlb.com/tickets)
– Get Official MLB Merchandise: [http://www.mlbshop.com/](http://www.mlbshop.com/)
– Check out [MLB.com/video](http://MLB.com/video) for more updates!
**Connect with MLB**
– Facebook: [http://facebook.com/mlb](http://facebook.com/mlb)
– Instagram: [http://instagram.com/mlb](http://instagram.com/mlb)
– Twitter: [http://twitter.com/mlb](http://twitter.com/mlb)
