MLB

First team in the MLB

Jan 1, 1869

The country’s first “all-professional” baseball team emerged in 1869, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, financed by a group of Ohio investors.

American league became a league

Jan 1, 1900

In 1900, Byron “Ban” Johnson created the American League out of four teams, picking up unemployed ballplayers and raiding National League rosters.

National baseball league came together

Jan 1, 1903

In 1903, a National Agreement was set up, creating a National Baseball Commission – made up of the president of each league and a permanent chairman – that would govern the game of baseball. Major League Baseball was born.

Procter & Gamble (Gillette and Head & Shoulders)

Jan 1, 1939

Gillette (Men's & Women's Razors/Blades, Pre-/Post-Shaving); H&S (Shampoo/Conditioner)

Anheuser-Busch

Jan 2, 1980

Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic Malt Beverages. AL/NL Player
of the Month Award

nike

Jan 1, 1998

Athletic Footwear & Athletic Eyewear

Taco Bell

Jan 1, 2004

All-Star Legends & Celebrity Softball Game

GMC

Jan 1, 2005

All-Star & World Series MVP Awards, Roberto Clemente Award, All-Star Red Carpet Parade

MLB, PepsiCo Announce Multiyear Extension, With Harper Set For New Gatorade Spot

Apr 2, 2014

MLB this morning announced a multiyear extension of its major sponsorship with PepsiCo. The deal extends a relationship that began more than 15 years ago. Among the planned executions is a new national advertising campaign debuting later this month featuring Nationals LF Bryce Harper for Gatorade's sports drink sub-brand Fierce. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal allows PepsiCo to maintain exclusive rights with MLB's non-alcoholic beverage, sports fuel and salty snack categories, a

tv networks available to wach baseball

Sep 29, 2014

ESPN, TBS, MLB, FOX, FOX Sports 1