Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is a league consisting of 30 professional baseball teams divided into two "leagues" which are named the "American League", which has 14 teams, and the "National League", which has 16 teams. Each of these smaller leagues is further divided into three divisions: East, West, and Central.
The Minors
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in North America. Below it are the minor leagues, ranked AAA, AA and A. The Minors include such leagues as the "International League" and the "Southern League", which typically have teams in smaller cities and towns throughout the U.S. and Canada. Major League teams use the Minors as development leagues for younger players. They also provide an opportunity for older players trying to work their way back into the majors as well as emplyment for players who older players who have not been able to make it to "The Show," as the big leagues are sometimes called.[1]
List of teams in Major League Baseball
- American League
- East Division
- Central Division
- West Division
- National League
- East Division
- Central Division
- West Division
References
- ↑ Zenz, Jay. Is Bisenius Ready For The Show?, PhillyBaseballNews.com, 2007-3-3. Retrieved on 2008-02-07.