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3. League Baseball (MLB) The professional baseball organization comprising the National League and the American League.
5. Sox Scandal (1919) Eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of intentionally losing the 1919 World Series for gambling.
6. in Baseball The use of statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to evaluate player performance and strategy.
9. Play (1997) Regular-season games played between teams from different leagues.
11. Agency (1975) Players gained the right to become free agents, allowing them to negotiate with any team, changing the player market.
12. League (NL) Established in 1876, it is the oldest extant major professional sports league in the United States.
13. Card Introduced in 1994, allowing non-division-winning teams to participate in the postseason.
14. Red Sox Curse Refers to the alleged curse that prevented the Boston Red Sox from winning the World Series from 1918 to 2004.

1. Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal (2017-2018) The team was found to have used technology to steal signs during their championship-winning season.
2. Ruth An iconic figure in baseball history, Ruth set numerous records and is often considered one of the greatest players.
4. Robinson (1947) Broke the color barrier in MLB, becoming the first African American player in the modern era to play in the majors.
6. League (AL) Founded in 1901 as a competitor to the National League; both leagues merged in 1903 to form Major League Baseball.
7. Doubleday Often credited (though controversially) with inventing baseball in Cooperstown, New York, in the 1830s.
8. Era (1990s-2000s) A period marked by the use of performance-enhancing drugs, leading to controversies and impacts on player statistics.
10. Teams Teams added to the league, expanding beyond the original franchises; for example, the New York Mets (1962).
13. Baseball Classic (WBC) An international baseball tournament featuring national teams from around the world, first held in 2006.