Leagues And Divisions

Introduction to leagues

There are two leagues in Major League Baseball. Each league has 15 teams. One team from each league has to face each other in the World Series. It is not possible for two American League teams to face each other in the World Series. Same with the National League. The league most commonly face each other, however they do sometimes face teams from the other league.

League Rules

Each league has special rules that apply only to that league. The basics of the game stay the same, but there is 2 requirements or rules. In the National League, there is no Designated hitter, but the pitcher bats. In the American League, the pitcher does not bat, but there is a Designated Hitter.

Divisions

Each league is broken up into 3 divisions, each with 5 teams. The Al/Nl East, Al/NL West, and the Al/Nl Central. Here is a list of the teams in each division

Al East

New York Yankees
Baltimore Orioles
Tampa Bay Rays
Boston Red Soxs
Toronto Blue Jays.

Al West:

Houston Astros
Las Angeles Angels
Oakland A's
Seattle Mariners
Texas Rangers

Al Central:

Chicago White Sox
Cleveland Indians
Detroit Tigers
Kansas City Royals
Minnesota Twins

Nl East:

Atlanta Braves
Miami Marlins
New York Mets
Philadelphia Phillies
Washington Nationals

Nl West:

Arizona Diamondbacks
Colorado Rockies
Las Angeles Dodgers
San Diego Padres
San Francisco Giants

Nl Central:

Chicago Cubs
Cincinnati Reds
Milwaukee Brewers
Pittsburgh Pirates
St. Louis Cardinals