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From exploits on the field, to machinations in the front office, to data on the cities where they play, the Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball Clubs presents the team history of each of the 30 MLB teams. and teams in local and national culture (Fenway Park, Wrigley Field as local icons, Yankees as a national team).

Encyclopedia of Major League Baseball Clubs

Introduction: A Brief History of Major League Baseball Teams by Steven A. Riess National League Arizona Diamondbacks by Laura Purcell and John H. Jordan Atlanta Braves by David Stevens Chicago Cubs by John E. Findling Cincinnati Reds by Edward J. Reilly Colorado Rockies by Thomas Altheer Florida Marlins by Kevin Witherspoon Houston Astros by Ben D. Lisle Los Angeles Dodgers by Steve Gietschier Milwaukee Brewers by Christopher Miller and John McCarthy New York Mets by Maureen Smith Philidelphia Phillies by John P. Rossi Pittsburgh Pirates by Richard Peterson San Diego Padres by Sarah Trembanis San Francisco Giants by Andrew Goldblatt St. Louis Cardinals by Jon David Cash Washington Nationals by Michel Vigneault American League Baltimore Orioles by William A. Borst Boston Red Sox by Robert K. Barney and David E. Barney Chicago White Sox by Richard Lindberg Cleveland Indians by Philip Suchma Detroit Tigers by Steven A. Riess Kansas City Royals by Myles Schrag Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim by Joel Franks Minnesota Twins by Christin Anderson and Chris Kimball New York Yankees by Steven A. Riess Oakland Athletics by Robert F. Lewis II Seattle Mariners by Adam R. Hornbuckle Tampa Bay Devil Rays by Paul Pederson Texas Rangers by Jarrod Schenewark Toronto Blue Jays by Russell Field Appendix Bibliography