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It is the oldest professional sports league in the United States and Canada and consists of 30 teams, 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. The MLB is divided into two leagues: the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). Each league has three divisions: East, Central, and West. MLB was founded in 1903 as a merger between the American League and the National League. The AL and NL operated as separate entities until they merged and began playing the World Series, an annual championship series between the champions of each league. The World Series has become one of the most prestigious events in sports. For most of its history, MLB consisted of only teams from the United States. However, in 1969, the Montreal Expos became the first Canadian team, followed by the addition of more teams in the 1990s and 2000s. The league expanded internationally in 2019 with the introduction of the London Series, featuring regular-season games played in London, England. MLB teams play a 162-game regular season that runs from late March or early April to late September or early October. The postseason consists of a wild card game, division series, league championship series, and ultimately the World Series. The New York Yankees have won the most championships, followed by the St. Louis Cardinals and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The MLB has seen countless iconic players, including Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ted Williams, Willie Mays, Derek Jeter, and many others. The league has also faced controversies, such as the steroid era that tainted its reputation. Nevertheless, MLB remains one of the most popular and lucrative professional sports leagues, with a large fan base and high attendance at games. The Wikipedia page for Major League Baseball serves as a comprehensive resource for information about the league's history, teams, players, records, rules, and various other aspects. It is regularly updated to include the latest events, achievements, and developments in MLB.