When Does Baseball Season Start?

The MLB season is upon us! Here’s a look at when every team starts their spring training schedule.

Introduction

Baseball season is upon us once again! But when does it actually start?

The answer may surprise you – the 2021 season will start on February 28th, with spring training games.

Yes, you read that correctly – two weeks before the typical March start date!

The regular season will then begin on April 1st.

Why the change?
Well, Major League Baseball wants to reduce the number of players getting hurt during spring training, as well as save money on travel costs.

So what does this mean for fans?
It means you can plan your trip to see your favorite team in spring training a little bit earlier this year.

Or, if you can’t make it to a game, you can always catch one of the many televised games!

The History of Baseball

The game of baseball is thought to have originated in England in the early 18th century. It is believed to have been derived from the older game of rounders, which was brought to North America by British immigrants.

The first recorded baseball game took place in Hoboken, New Jersey in 1846. The game quickly gained popularity and by the late 19th century, it had become the national pastime.

Professional baseball began in the 1870s with the formation of several professional leagues, including the National League and the American Association. The first World Series was played in 1903 between the National League champion Boston Americans and the American League champion Pittsburgh Pirates.

Today, professional baseball is enjoyed by millions of fans around the world. The season typically runs from April to October, with each team playing 162 games. The top teams from each league then advance to the playoffs, culminating in the World Series.

The First Professional Baseball League

The first professional baseball league was formed in 1871. The National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NABBP) was established with just eight teams. The following year, the NABBP expanded to 11 teams. In 1875, the NABBP once again expanded, this time to 16 teams. The league continued to grow steadily over the next few years, eventually reaching 30 teams by 1900.

The Modern Baseball Era

The baseball season typically runs from late March/early April to late September/early October.

The modern baseball era began in 1901 with the founding of the American League. The first professional team, the Cincinnati Reds, were also established that year. The National League followed suit in 1876. Major League Baseball (MLB) is now made up of 30 teams: 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.

Spring training is a time for teams to prepare for the upcoming season by playing exhibition games against other professional teams. These games give players a chance to fine-tune their skills and shake off any rust before the regular season gets underway.

The regular season begins in late March or early April and typically runs until early October. Each team plays 162 games over the course of six months. At the end of the regular season, 10 teams qualify for the playoffs: six division champions and four wild card teams. The wild card teams are the two clubs with the best record who did not win their division championship.

The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament that culminates in the World Series, which is a best-of-seven game series between the champions of the National League and American League. The first World Series was played in 1903 and was won by the Boston Americans (now known as the Red Sox).

Spring Training

Spring training is a time when baseball teams tune up their skills before the regular season starts. It usually lasts for about six weeks, and it generally starts in February.

During spring training, teams play exhibition games against other baseball teams. These games don’t count towards the regular season standings, but they help players and coaches get ready for the regular season.

Spring training is also a time for new players to try out for the team. Players who are trying to make the team will often be assigned to minor league affiliates during spring training.

The start of spring training is an exciting time for baseball fans because it means that the regular season is just around the corner!

The Regular Season

The regular season typically starts in the first week of April and ends in early October. There are 162 games in a regular season, which is broken down into a six-month schedule. Each team plays 21 games against each of its division rivals, and six or seven games against each of the other ten teams in its league.

The Postseason

The postseason comprises the final series of the Major League Baseball (MLB) season. It consists of four rounds of best-of-seven playoff series which, in 2012, began on October 3. The two teams that win the final series in their respective leagues advance to Major League Baseball’s championship series, better known as the World Series.

Conclusion

In conclusion, baseball season starts in late March/early April and ends in late September/early October. There are three different stages of the season – Spring training, the regular season, and the playoffs – and each stage has a different length. Spring training is the shortest, at around six weeks, while the playoffs can last up to a month and a half.