An epic season of one of the most popular sports in the country, baseball, is about to kick-off on all levels. Baseball is among the most watched sports in the country that has captured the imagination of millions of fans. Every season brings with it immense expectations from supporters of every team to make their way to the top of the mountain. This year will not be any different so book your baseball tickets and play your part by rooting for your favorite team right from the sidelines.

Baseball really took off in the U.S. in terms of popularity during the mid 1800's and now millions of fans support their teams during an MLB season and the NCAA campaign. It was in 1869 and the Cincinnati Red Stocking came to the fore as baseball's first professional side. 1876 saw the formation of the NL with AL following suit in 1901.

The two rival leagues sat together in 1903 and decided that their respective winners will compete for a World Series game to determine the best in the business. The formation of the MLB made it possible for everyone associated with the sport to focus on the game. NL and AL finally came together starting 2001 to create a new single entity. Baseball played under the banner of the MLB has taken the sport to another level. It has not only raised the bar in terms of professionalism but has also played its part in taking the sport to other parts of the globe.

If an MLB season is epic then baseball on collegiate level isn't any different where it is played under the banner of the NCAA. A regular NCAA Division I season features a whopping two hundred and ninety eight teams from across the country. College baseball started in 1859 and has since witnessed enormous growth.

The best team in the sport on collegiate level is decided by the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship in which sixty four of the best teams from the regular season take part. It has a double elimination format which as four levels of competition. The inaugural edition of the tournament was held way back in the year 1947 and has since undergone a series of changes to make it more interesting and competitive. The season culminates with the showpiece game, the "College World Series" which is a fitting finale to a grueling season.

Baseball is a fabulous sport and a lot of that is down to not only the nature of the sport but also the legacies put together by certain teams at every level. The proper structure has allowed it to flourish and become the heartbeat of millions o fans in every corner of the country. The new season is about to commence proceedings do book your baseball tickets and make your way to ballparks around the country to be a part of the action live.