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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.
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- 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.