MLB

How many teams are in the MLB?

Answer: There are 30 teams in Major League Baseball (MLB). These teams are divided into two leagues: the American League (AL) and the National League (NL). All but one team are based in the United States; the Toronto Blue Jays are the only MLB team from Canada.

The New York Yankees hold the record for the most World Series wins of any team in the MLB, having claimed the championship title 27 times.

How many games are played during the MLB’s regular season?

Answer: Each MLB team plays 162 games in the regular season before the playoffs begin. Opening Day for the MLB is generally in April, though it can vary depending on various circumstances. For example, in 2025, Opening Day was in March.

The MLB postseason concludes at the end of October or early November with the World Series.

How does the World Series work?

Answer: The World Series is a best-of-seven matchup. The first team to win four games against their opponent wins the Commissioner's Trophy.

The 2025 World Series features the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in the 2024 World Series, winning four games to the Yankees' one. The Blue Jays have not appeared in the World Series since 1993, when they beat the Philadelphia Phillies four games to two.