A list of all MLB teams in alphabetical order and their logos

A list of all MLB teams in alphabetical order and their logos

Helix Odhiambo
updated at August 9, 2023 at 9:30 AM

Major League Baseball (MLB) is one of America's most-watched sports leagues. It consists of 30 teams, equally split between the American League and the National League. This list of MLB teams in alphabetical order with their logos will be familiar to most MLB fans.

MLB teams alphabetical order
Yordan Alvarez #44 of the Houston Astros strikes out as Jose Trevino #39 of the NY Yankees catches during the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on 22 October 2022. Photo: Elsa
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The history of MLB goes back to 1903, following the merger of the National League and the American League. Initially, the league had eight teams, but it expanded over the years to accommodate more teams. Here is a list of all the MLB teams and the cities they are based as of 2022.

How many MLB teams are there?

MLB hosts the best teams in baseball, with some of the greatest players in the sport. Currently, the league has 30 teams from various regions.

2022 MLB teams in alphabetical order

Top of the MLB teams list is Arizona Diamondbacks, while Washington Nationals sit at the bottom alphabetically. Below is a list of all 30 teams alphabetically, including their logos and background.

Arizona Diamondbacks - Phoenix City

2022 MLB teams in alphabetical order
Arizona Diamondbacks logo is printed on the on-deck circle during their game against the Los Angeles Dodgers game on 31 July 2011 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Photo: Paul Spinelli
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Founded in 1998, Arizona Diamondbacks have improved over the years to become one of the best teams in baseball history. In 2001, the Phoenix-based side won the Word Series after upsetting the New York Yankees.

Atlanta Braves - Atlanta City

List of MLB teams in alphabetical order with logos
A logo of the Atlanta Braves at the CoolToday Park during their training game against the Detroit Tigers on 23 February 2020 in North Port, Florida. Photo: Mark Cunningham
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The Braves are the oldest franchise in the MLB. They were founded in 1871 in Boston before moving to Milwaukee and, finally, Georgia, Atlanta. They have won three World Series in their history.

Baltimore Orioles - Baltimore City

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The Orioles logo is seen on the warmup jersey worn by J.J. Hardy #2 of the Baltimore Orioles at Rogers Centre on 14 April 2017 in Toronto, Canada. Photo: Tom Szczerbowski
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The Orioles were among the eight sides to join MLB in 1901. They began in Milwaukee as the Brewers before rebranding to the Browns after moving to St. Louis, Missouri. In 1954, the Orioles moved to Baltimore, Maryland, their current location.

Boston Red Sox - Boston City

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A hat displays the Boston Red Sox logo during a training team workout on 14 March 2022 at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. Photo: Billie Weiss
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The Boston-based MLB franchise was founded in 1901. They have made the World Series 13 times and won 9 times. The Sox have also won 14 AL Pennants and 10 Eastern Division titles.

Chicago White Sox - Chicago

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A view of the Chicago White Sox logo before the MLB regular season game against the Minnesota Twins at the Chicago White Sox on 25 July 2019. Photo: Joseph Weiser
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Founded in 1901, the White Sox began as the White Stockings before rebranding. They won two World Series by 1917 but had an 88-year drought before their next title.

Chicago Cubs - Chicago

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The Chicago Cubs logo is seen on a cap in a shop in Chicago, United States, on 19 October 2022. Photo: Jakub Porzycki
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Chicago Cubs are one of the MLB's best and most successful sides. The franchise was founded in 1876. They have three World Series titles; their latest was in 2016 after breaking a 108-year wait for the title.

Cincinnati Reds - Cincinnati

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A Cincinnati Reds logo is seen in the dugout during their game against the Los Angeles Angels at Goodyear Ballpark on 8 March 2017 in Goodyear, Arizona. Photo: Tim Warner
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The Reds were formed in 1882, making them one of the oldest in the USA. The Cincinnati-based franchise has nine World Series appearances and won five times. They also boast 9 NL Pennants titles.

Cleveland Guardians - Cleveland

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The Cleveland Guardians logo is pictured during the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on 4 July 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Photo: Nic Antaya
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The Guardians, previously known as Cleveland Indians, waited a long time to return to glory. They have only won two World Series titles (1920, 1948). Cleveland has also been called the Naps, Broncos, and Bluebirds. In July 2021, they changed their logo and name to Cleveland Guardians.

Colorado Rockies - Denver

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A general view of the Colorado Rockies logo against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on 28 April 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photo: Mitchell Leff
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Colorado Rockies are still looking for their first championship since 1993. The closest they came was in 2007, when they lost the World Series.

Detroit Tigers - Detroit

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The Detroit Tigers logo is pictured before the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Comerica Park on 4 July 2022 in Detroit, Michigan. Photo: Nic Antaya
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The Detroit Tigers are among the few teams from the early 1900s to have never gone through a name change or relocation. They were founded in 1901 and have won four World Series. Their last was in 1984.

Houston Astros - Houston

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A view of the Houston Astros logo on the jersey of Yordan Alvarez #44 during their game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on 12 May 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: David Berding
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The Houston Astros were initially known as the Colt .45s. They are the reigning World Series champions after beating the Philadelphia Phillies in six games on 5 November 2022 to win their second title since 2017.

Kansas City Royals - Kansas City

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A view of the Kansas City Royals logo on a seat during the Royals summer camp workouts on 8 July 2020 at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, MO. Photo: Scott Winters
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Kansas City Royals were formed in 1969 and won two World Series titles ( 2015, 1985) to their credit. They are based in Kansas City, Missouri and are one of the most consistent MLB sides.

Los Angeles Angels - Los Angeles

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The Los Angeles Angels logo appears outside their stadium ahead of their game against the Cleveland Guardians on 28 April 2022 in Anaheim, California. Photo: Chris Bernacchi
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The MLB franchise was initially known as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the Anaheim Angels, and the California Angels. The Angels, founded in 1961, won only one World Series in 2002.

Los Angeles Dodgers - Los Angeles

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A Los Angeles Dodgers logo is seen on the front office during their spring training game against the San Francisco Giants at Camelback Ranch on 7 March 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. Photo: Tim Warner
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The Dodgers, formed in Brooklyn in 1884, have had numerous nicknames, including Robins, Superbas, and Trolley Dodgers. They became the Dodgers in 1982. The franchise moved to Los Angeles in 1958 and has won five World Series.

Miami Marlins - Miami

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The Miami Marlins logo reflects Florida's popularity and its cultural diversity. Photo: Dylan Buell
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Miami Marlins joined MLB in 1993 as Florida Marlins and achieved quick success. They won their first World Championship in 1997 and the second in 2003. Their logo has undergone several transformations.

Milwaukee Brewers - Milwaukee

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The Milwaukee Brewers logo on the jersey worn by Kolten Wong #16 during their match against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on 12 July 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: David Berding
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Milwaukee Brewers are among MLB teams with no World Series title. Founded in 1969, the Brewers rewarded their fans with one trip to the World Series in 1982.

Minnesota Twins - Minneapolis

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The Minnesota Twins logo on the jersey worn by Nick Gordon #1 during their against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field on 15 May 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: David Berding
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For 60 years, this franchise was based in Washington, DC and known as the Senators. Later, they relocated to Minnesota in 1961 and renamed the Twins in honour of the Twin Cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Minnesota Twins have won three World Series, including two while in Minnesota.

New York Yankees - New York

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The Yankees logo at Yankees Player Development Complex on 6 March 2021 in Tampa, Florida. Photo: Mark Brown
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Having won 27 World Series titles, the Yankees are the most successful MLB franchise. They won four in a row from 1936-39 and five in a row from 1949-53. The Yankees are the most valuable baseball team with the most World Series appearances.

New York Mets - New York

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A New York Mets logo outside Shea Stadium, home of the New York Mets baseball team. Photo: Matthew Ashton
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Founded in 1962, the Mets have become one of the most fantastic franchises in the MLB. However, they were the first to lose 120 games in the 20th century. They have championship titles they won in 1969 and 1986.

Oakland Athletics - Oakland

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A general view of the Oakland Athletics logos in the dugout before the game against the San Francisco Giants at the Oakland Coliseum on 22 July 2018, in Oakland, California. Photo: Jason O. Watson
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The team began in Philadelphia and Kansas City before moving to Oakland. They have made the World Series 14 times, winning nine since their formation in 1901. Oakland Athletics also have 15 AL Pennants and 16 West Division titles.

Philadelphia Phillies - Philadelphia

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The Philadelphia Phillies logo on the tarp covering the pitchers ahead of their game against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on 2 September 2020. Photo: Mitchell Leff
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Originally known as the Quakers, the Phillies have won only two World Series but are one of the oldest franchises in baseball. The team was founded in 1883 and currently plays in the National League East division.

Pittsburgh Pirates - Pittsburgh

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A Pittsburgh Pirates hat sits inside the Pirates logo ahead of the National League Division Series game against the St. Louis Cardinals on 7 October 2013 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Photo: Joe Sargent
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The Pirates have been MLB's best team from western Pennsylvania for over 135 years. They have played in seven World Series and won five times. They last won the championship in 1979. The Pirates were founded in 1882 and were formerly known as the Pittsburgh Alleghenys.

San Diego Padres - San Diego

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A San Diego Padres hat with the team's logo sits in the dugout during their game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park on 13 May 2016 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Photo: Dylan Buell
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The Padres are the only MLB team to have never thrown a no-hitter. They have also never won a World Series. San Diego Padres were formed in 1969 and play in the National League East.

San Francisco Giants - San Francisco

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The San Francisco Giants logo at AT&T Park in San Francisco, CA. Photo: Roy K. Miller
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San Francisco Giants were formed in 1883 in New York and moved west to San Fran in 1958. The team has played in 20 World Series championships and won eight. They also have 23 ML Pennants and 8 West Division titles.

Seattle Mariners - Seattle

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The Seattle Mariners logo on the jersey of Jesse Winker #27 during their game against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on 9 April 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Photo: David Berding
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Seattle Mariners were founded in 1977 and currently play in the American League West. The Seattle-based franchise has never won the World Serie championship but has three West Division titles.

St. Louis Cardinals - St. Louis

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A St. Louis Cardinals batting helmet, with the team's logo, in the dugout before a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field on 29 March 2018 in Queens borough, New York City. Photo: Rich Schultz
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The Cardinals are the second-most successful MLB franchise, having won eleven World Series championships in 19 appearances. They also hold 19 NL Pennants and 13 Central Division titles. St. Louis Cardinals is among the oldest baseball teams, founded in 1882.

Tampa Bay Rays - St. Petersburg

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Tampa Bay Rays logo on Kevin Kiermaier #39 jersey during a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field on 16 April 2019 in St. Petersburg, Florida. Photo: Julio Aguilar
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Founded in 1998, Tampa Bay Rays are among the youngest franchise in baseball. They play in the American League East and have won four division titles. However, they have never won the World Series.

Texas Rangers - Texas

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The Texas Rangers logo on the field before their spring training MLB baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on 8 March 2020 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. Photo: Kevin Abele
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Texas Rangers played as the Washington Senators for 11 years before moving to Arlington, Tex, and changing their name in 1972. The Rangers have only played in two World Series (2010, 2011) but never won.

Toronto Blue Jays - Toronto

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The Toronto Blue Jays team logo on the on-deck circle ahead of their MLB season opener against the Detroit Tigers on 28 March 2019 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON. Photo: Jeff Chevrier
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Toronto Blue Jays are the only Canadian team in the MLB. Founded in 1977, the Blue Jays won two consecutive World Series titles (1992 and 1993). The Canada franchise also has two AL pennants in its history.

Washington Nationals - Washington

All MLB teams in alphabetical order by team name
A general view of the Washington Nationals logo at the entrance of their training stadium at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach, Florida. Photo: Joel Auerbach
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Formerly known as the Montreal Expos, the Nationals franchise played home games in Puerto Rico before moving to Washington. They were formed in 1969 and won one World Series title (2019). The Nationals compete in the National League East division.

The city with most MLB teams in alphabetical order

Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York cities have the MLB's most representative. Some cities have one, while others are yet to produce teams in the league in 2022.

City

MLB teams

Teams

Atlanta

1

Atlanta Braves

Baltimore

1

Baltimore Orioles

Boston

1

Boston Red Sox

Chicago

2

Chicago Cubs, Chicago Whitesox

Cincinnati

1

Cincinnati Reds

Cleveland

1

Cleveland Guardians

Texas

1

Texas Rangers

Denver

1

Colorado Rockies

Detroit

1

Detroit Tigers

Houston

1

Houston Astros

Kansas City

1

Kansas City Royals

Los Angeles

2

LA Dodgers, LA Angels

Miami

1

Miami Marlins

Minneapolis

1

Minnesota Twins

Milwaukee

1

Milwaukee Brewers

New York

2

New York Yankees, New York Mets

Oakland

1

Oakland A's

Philadelphia

1

Philadelphia Phillies

Phoenix

1

Arizona Diamond Backs

Pittsburgh

1

Pittsburgh Pirates

San Diego

1

San Diego Padres

San Francisco

1

San Francisco Giants

St. Louis

1

St. Louis Cardinals

Seattle

1

Seattle Mariners

Tampa Bay

1

Tampa Bay Rays

Toronto

1

Toronto Blue Jays

Washington

1

Washington Nationals

All MLB teams in alphabetical order by team name

Here is a list of MLB teams in alphabetical order by team names and nicknames only. The Angels and the Yankees are top and bottom, respectively.

  • Angels
  • Astros
  • Athletics
  • Blue Jays
  • Braves
  • Brewers
  • Cardinals
  • Cubs
  • Diamondbacks
  • Dodgers
  • Giants
  • Indians
  • Mariners
  • Marlins
  • Mets
  • Nationals
  • Orioles
  • Padres
  • Pirates
  • Phillies
  • Rangers
  • Rays
  • Reds
  • Red Sox
  • Rockies
  • Royals
  • Tigers
  • Twins
  • White Sox
  • Yankees

MLB Teams by Division

MLB teams alphabetical order
Fall Stars players are on the field ahead of the American League Fall Stars, and the National League Fall Stars match at Sloan Park on 6 November 2022 in Mesa, Arizona. Photo: Jill Weisleder
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The American baseball league is divided into two leagues; American and National. Each league is divided into three divisions: East, Central, and West.

American League - East

  • Baltimore Orioles
  • Boston Red Sox
  • New York Yankees
  • Tampa Bay Rays
  • Toronto Blue Jays

American League - Central

  • Chicago White Sox
  • Cleveland Indians
  • Detroit Tigers
  • Kansas City Royals
  • Minnesota Twins

American League - West

  • Houston Astros
  • Los Angeles Angels
  • Oakland Athletics
  • Seattle Mariners
  • Texas Rangers

National League - East

  • Atlanta Braves
  • Miami Marlins
  • New York Mets
  • Philadelphia Phillies
  • Washington Nationals

National League - Central

  • Chicago Cubs
  • Cincinnati Reds
  • Milwaukee Brewers
  • Pittsburgh Pirates
  • St. Louis Cardinals

National League - West

  • Arizona Diamondbacks
  • Colorado Rockies
  • Los Angeles Dodgers
  • San Diego Padres
  • San Francisco Giants

Having gone through the list of MLB teams in alphabetical order, you now have a better understanding of the league and how it works. Major League Baseball has attracted millions of fans in the USA and worldwide. It has also produced famous baseball legends who have made a fortune and built a strong reputation through the sport.

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Helix Odhiambo is an award-winning Kenyan journalist and content creator with over 6 years of experience. In 2016, he won the Goal Blaze Correspondent Award for young writers.