Major League Baseball is the premier professional baseball organization in North America, comprising 30 member clubs across the United States and Canada. Founded in 1903 through the merger of the National League and the American League, MLB oversees the full spectrum of professional baseball competition, from the regular season and postseason through the World Series championship. The league is headquartered in New York City and operates under the leadership of Commissioner Rob Manfred.
The organization manages a complex portfolio of operations spanning professional competition, player development through its Minor League Baseball system, broadcasting and media rights, and direct-to-consumer services. MLB.TV provides streaming access to games, while the league generates revenue through broadcasting agreements, sponsorships, and licensing arrangements. Beyond domestic operations, MLB has established strategic commitments to grow the game internationally and develop talent across multiple levels of play.
MLB maintains organizational initiatives focused on youth development, diversity and inclusion, and international expansion. The league's scope extends across North America with significant cultural and commercial reach throughout the region, supported by operations that touch everything from grassroots youth programming to elite professional competition.
