TY - BOOK AU - Gitlin,Marty AU - Thornley,Stew TI - MLB /By Marty Gitlin ; Content Consultant, Stew Thornley, Sports Historian, Official Scorer, Minnesota Twins T2 - Professional sports leagues SN - 9781532192067 AV - GV875 .M53 2021 KW - Major League Baseball (Organization) KW - Juvenile literature KW - Baseball KW - United States KW - History KW - Sports franchises KW - Electronic Books N1 - 2; The shot heard 'round the world --; Dead ball, live ball, and the Sultan of Swat --; From the Forties to free agency --; Creating the modern game --; Down on the farm --; Rivalries and awards --; The season structure --; Strikes, scandals, and steroids --; The places they have played; 2; b N2 - "This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards" UR - https://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=2450838&site=eds-live&custid=s3260518 ER -