'''Major League Baseball''' is divided into two leagues, the [[American League|American]] and the [[National League]] and has existed since 1903. The Major League baseball season runs from [[March]] or [[April]] until [[September]] or [[October]]. Spring training comes before the main season, usually in [[February]]. The playoffs follow the regular season, culminating in the [[World Series]] in [[October]]. The only difference between the play of the two leagues is that American League teams are permitted to allow a [[designated hitter]] to bat in place of the pitcher. | '''Major League Baseball''' is divided into two leagues, the [[American League|American]] and the [[National League]] and has existed since 1903. The Major League baseball season runs from [[March]] or [[April]] until [[September]] or [[October]]. Spring training comes before the main season, usually in [[February]]. The playoffs follow the regular season, culminating in the [[World Series]] in [[October]]. The only difference between the play of the two leagues is that American League teams are permitted to allow a [[designated hitter]] to bat in place of the pitcher. |