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MLB

Professional baseball league in US and Canada.

Major League Baseball (MLB) is the oldest major professional sports league, formed in 1876 and 1901. It consists of 30 teams divided into the National League (NL) and the American League (AL). MLB has a rich history, surviving scandals and evolving with the times. The league's popularity is evident through its high attendance and global broadcast reach.

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Timeline

1869-03-15
Formation of Cincinnati Red Stockings
The Cincinnati Red Stockings, the first professional team, was formed in 1869 as part of the newly established Major League Baseball organization.
1880-06-12
First Perfect Game
George Bradley achieved the first perfect game in Major League Baseball (MLB) history.
1884-10-23
First World Series
On October 23, 1884, the MLB held its first World Series, marking a significant milestone in the league's history.
1894-05-30
Bobby Lowe Hits 4 Home Runs in MLB History
On May 30, 1894, Bobby Lowe made history by becoming the first person in Major League Baseball history to hit four home runs in a single game.
1901-01-01
New York Yankees
The New York Yankees, one of the most successful and storied franchises in the history of Major League Baseball, was established in 1901 and has a rich legacy of championships and legendary players.
1903-09-01
MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball organization that was established on September 1, 1903. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious baseball leagues in the world.
1913
New York Highlanders became New York Yankees
The New York Highlanders changed their name to the New York Yankees.
1927-09-30
Babe Ruth hits 60 Home Runs
On September 30, 1927, Babe Ruth hit 60 home runs, setting a record for the most home runs in a season.
1933-07-06
First MLB All-Star Game
The first Major League Baseball All-Star Game was held on July 6, 1933, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. It was organized as part of the 1933 World's Fair and featured a team of American League All-Stars against a team of National League All-Stars.
1941-05-15
56 Game Hitting Streak by Joe DiMaggio
From May 15 to July 16, 1941, Joe DiMaggio achieved the longest hitting streak in Major League Baseball history, hitting in 56 consecutive games.
1947-04-15
Jackie Robinson's MLB Debut
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history by becoming the first African American to play in Major League Baseball, breaking the color barrier in the sport.
1947-10-23
Jackie Robinson's MLB Debut
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball on October 23, 1947, marking a significant milestone in the quest for racial justice in America.
1948-08-16
Death of Babe Ruth
On August 16, 1948, the legendary baseball player Babe Ruth passed away at the age of 53, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of baseball.
1953
St. Louis Browns move to Baltimore
The St. Louis Browns relocated to Baltimore, Maryland and were renamed the Baltimore Orioles.
1957-09-24
Dodgers Move to Los Angeles
On September 24, 1957, the Brooklyn Dodgers announced their relocation to Los Angeles, marking a significant shift in the landscape of Major League Baseball.
1958-01-01
Brooklyn Dodgers move to Los Angeles
In 1958, the Brooklyn Dodgers moved to Los Angeles, marking the end of the team's long history in Brooklyn.
1961-10-01
Roger Maris Hits 61 Home Runs
On October 1, 1961, Roger Maris achieved the remarkable feat of hitting 61 home runs in a single season, surpassing Babe Ruth's record of 60 home runs.
1962-04-10
Houston Colt 45's became Houston Astros
On April 10, 1962, the Major League expanded south, giving the city a baseball team called the Houston Colt 45's, which was later known as the Houston Astros.
1965-04-09
Opening of the Astrodome
On April 9, 1965, the first domed stadium, the Astrodome, opened to the public in Houston, Texas. It was the first dome stadium in Major League Baseball.
1977
New York Yankees Win World Series
The New York Yankees from the American League defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers from the National League with a score of 4-2 in the 1977 World Series.
1979
Pittsburgh Pirates Win World Series
The Pittsburgh Pirates from the National League emerged victorious over the Baltimore Orioles from the American League with a score of 4-3 in the 1979 World Series.
1982
St. Louis Cardinals Win World Series
The St. Louis Cardinals from the National League clinched a 4-3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers from the American League in the 1982 World Series.
1983
Baltimore Orioles Win World Series
The Baltimore Orioles from the American League secured a 4-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies from the National League in the 1983 World Series.
1984
Detroit Tigers Win World Series
The Detroit Tigers from the American League emerged victorious with a 4-1 win over the San Diego Padres from the National League in the 1984 World Series.
1986
New York Mets Win World Series
The New York Mets from the National League triumphed with a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox from the American League in the 1986 World Series.
1991
Minnesota Twins (AL) vs Atlanta Braves (NL)
The 1991 World Series saw the Minnesota Twins (AL) facing off against the Atlanta Braves (NL), with the Twins winning the series 4-3.
1992
Toronto Blue Jays (AL) vs Atlanta Braves (NL)
In 1992, the Toronto Blue Jays (AL) competed against the Atlanta Braves (NL) in the World Series, resulting in the Blue Jays winning the series 4-2.
1998-03-31
Tampa Bay Devil Rays First Regular Season Major League Game
The Rays lose to the Detroit Tigers 11-6 in Tampa Bay's first regular season Major League game.
2001-10-07
Barry Bonds Hits 73 Home Runs
On October 7, 2001, Barry Bonds achieved the remarkable feat of hitting 73 home runs in a single season.
2010
San Francisco Giants Win World Series
In 2010, the San Francisco Giants won the World Series in the National League by defeating the Texas Rangers in a 4-1 series.
2012
San Francisco Giants Win World Series
In 2012, the San Francisco Giants won the World Series in the National League by defeating the Detroit Tigers in a 4-0 series.
2015
Kansas City Royals Win World Series
In 2015, the Kansas City Royals won the World Series in the American League by defeating the New York Mets in a 4-1 series.
2016
Chicago Cubs Win World Series
In 2016, the Chicago Cubs won the World Series in the National League by defeating the Cleveland Indians in a 4-3 series.
2017
Houston Astros Win World Series
In 2017, the Houston Astros won the World Series in the American League by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-3 series.
2018
Boston Red Sox Win World Series
In 2018, the Boston Red Sox won the World Series in the American League by defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 4-1 series.
2019-07-09
MLB All-Star Game
Gleyber Torres and Mookie Betts celebrated a 4-3 victory of the National League in the MLB baseball All-Star Game held in Cleveland.
2019-09-30
Rays Win 96 Games in '19
The Rays win 96 games in '19, falling just one win shy of the franchise record, and secure an AL Wild Card spot.
2020-07-03
Cancellation of 2020 All-Star Game
On July 3, 2020, it was announced that the 2020 Major League Baseball All-Star Game scheduled to be held in Los Angeles would not be played due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As compensation, Los Angeles was awarded the next available All-Star Game in 2022.
2020-09-27
Rays Win AL East Title
The Rays win the AL East title for the first time since 2011 and make it to the World Series for just the second time in franchise history before losing to the Dodgers in six games.
2023-03-31
Giants Sign Blake Snell
The Giants have successfully signed Blake Snell, a significant move in the MLB offseason.
2023-06-28
Domingo German Throws 24th Perfect Game in MLB History
On June 28, 2023, Domingo German of the New York Yankees achieves a remarkable feat by pitching the 24th perfect game in Major League Baseball history against the Oakland Athletics, winning 11-0. German joins a prestigious list of Yankee pitchers who have accomplished this rare achievement.
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