Introduction
In the 2300's baseball has changed little from the version popular in the 20th and early 21st century, albeit with more technology integrated at the professional level. Rules are generally the same, with 9 innings, 9 fielders, 3 outs each side, 3 strikes to an out. The standardized ruleset across the league is most similar to the one used by the National League in the 21st century, requiring the pitcher to bat rather than a designated hitter. Replacing the National and American leagues, the teams of Major League Baseball are divided into Northern and Southern Leagues with a combined 6 divisions of 12 teams each.
Teams of Major League Baseball
Northern League
Northern Division
Eau Claire Bears
Lethbridge Bulls
Vancouver Canadians
Edmonton Capitals
Quebec City Eagles
Winnipeg Goldeyes
Bismark Larks
Victoria Seals
Kamloops Sun Devils
Calgary Vipers
Saskatoon Yellow Jackets
Eastern Division
Toronto Blue Jays
Winston-Salem Dash
London Majors
Moncton Mets
Huntington Mountaineers
Gadsden Rattlesnakes
Lake City Rays
Concord Red Sox
Montreal Royals
Salisbury Shore Birds
Utica Yankees
Central Division
Piedras Negras Astros
Helena Brewers
Sioux Falls Canaries
St. Joseph Cardinals
Peoria Chiefs
El Paso Chihuahuas
Sioux City Cubs
Springdale Naturals
Muncie Reds
Grand Junction Rockies
Salina Stockade
Amarillo Thunderheads
Southern League
Western Division
Reno Aces
Idaho Falls Chukars
Redding Colts
New Phoenix Diamondbacks
Medford Dodgers
Aberdeen Gulls
El Centro Imperials
Roswell Invaders
Chico Outlaws
Las Cruces Padres
St. George Raptors
Tijuana Toros
Southwestern Division
Gomez Palacio Cotoneers
Mazatlan Deer
Chihuahua Dorados
Durango Generals
Mexicali Golden Eagles
Ciudad Juarez Indians
Ensenada Mariners
Hermosillo Orangers
Tucson Saguaros
Puerto Penasco Sharks
Los Mochis Sugar Caners
Ciudad Obregon Yaquis
Southern Division
Ciudad Victoria Angels
Leon de los Aldama Braves
Ciudad Mante Broncos
Torreon Cowboys
Guadalajara Horsemen
Fresnillo Miners
Salamanca Oilers
Tampico Pirates
Aguascalientes Rieleros
Monclova Steelers
Monterrey Sultans
Morelia Tigers
Playoffs
After the regular season, the best team from each division and a wild-card from each league (highest non-champion record) face off to claim their league title and the honor of representing their league in the World Series each fall.
Notes and Trivia
The MLB had to significantly reorganize twice since the 21st century. First, in the aftermath of World War 3, most major cities in the US were leveled, as were the accompanying MLB stadiums, teams, and franchises. Initially organized sport was not a high priority in the harrowing aftermath of the war, but as the nation rebuilt, diversions and entertainment became more necessary. The relatively pastoral nature of baseball was appealing to small towns that survived the war. At around the time that the
United North American States were formed, the MLB was reformed, seeking minor league franchises to "uplift" or replace their previous major league counterparts.
The second reorganization took place after the War of the Americas in the 2270s, which resulted in the secession of many Mexican states. The animosity from the war made cross-border play unfeasible, so the teams of seceding cities were dropped from the league. The MLB reformed into its current structure in order to compensate for the new number of teams.
The longest active franchise in the MLB is the Toronto Blue Jays. The Blue Jays are also the only Major League team to survive World War 3.
The only city to host more than one Major League team is the combined municipality of Juar-el-Paso (incorporating Ciudads Juarez and El Paso) with both the El Paso Chihuahuas and the Juarez Indians. The two teams play in separate leagues, and have faced each other in the World Series twice. The Mississauga Twins and Toronto Blue Jays reside within a shared metro area, but the two municipalities remain separate. Both teams are also in seperate divisions of the Northern League.
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