Major League Baseball (MLB) is the premier professional baseball organization in North America. Founded in 1903, the league governs all aspects of the sport, including the regular season, postseason, and World Series, alongside overseeing the Minor League Baseball system. It operates with 30 member clubs across the United States and Canada.
The organization sits at the intersection of professional sports, entertainment, and media. Its digital offerings include MLB.TV, a direct-to-consumer streaming service for watching baseball games. The league pursues initiatives focused on youth development, diversity and inclusion, and the global expansion of the sport.
