The smell of freshly cut grass and hot dogs has returned to America. It's Opening Day!
Baseball fans endured the brutal winter months without their beloved sport, but spring's arrival means seven months of glory and disappointment on the field.
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The Cincinnati Red Stockings formed as the first professional baseball team in 1869. Over the past 145 years, baseball has established itself as the national pastime, and in 2014, 30 teams will battle for the World Series crown. Grab your mini baseball bat and travel back in time with 28 photos that capture the sport's storied history.
Good luck to [fill in your favorite team]. And for Cubs fans, there's always next year.