Introducing the MLB TPA
Every October, the baseball world turns its attention to the playoffs. The hits, the pitching matchups, the managerial decisions — the drama that makes the postseason unlike anything else in sports.
But behind every roster fighting for a World Series title is a team physician. And most fans have never heard of them.
That’s not a criticism. It’s just the nature of the job. Team physicians work in the background: evaluating players before games, managing injuries in real time, coordinating with surgeons and specialists, and making the medical calls that quietly shape the outcome of a season. When a star player returns from a hamstring strain faster than expected, there’s a physician behind that timeline. When a pitcher avoids surgery and pitches into October, there’s a physician behind that decision.
The MLB Team Physicians Association exists to support those doctors, connect them with one another, and elevate the practice of sports medicine in professional baseball.
What Is MLB TPA?
MLB TPA is the professional association for team physicians across all 30 Major League Baseball organizations. Our members are board-certified physicians — orthopedic surgeons, internists, and specialists — who serve as the primary medical authority for their franchises. They oversee player health from spring training through the postseason, work alongside athletic trainers and strength staff, and act as a bridge between the medical world and the demands of professional baseball.
The association provides a forum for members to share knowledge, stay current on research and best practices, and advocate for the highest standards of medical care in the sport. It’s a community built around a shared commitment: keeping players healthy and giving them the best possible chance to perform at the highest level.
Why We’re Here
MLB TPA has been the professional home for team physicians for years. But we’ve largely operated behind the scenes, much like our members do.
That changes now.
We’re launching this website and our social media channels to do something simple: tell the story of the people behind the players. To share research, spotlight members, and build a resource for the sports medicine community that reflects the depth of expertise inside MLB TPA.
Over the coming months, you’ll see member features, research highlights, updates from across the league, and more. If you’re a team physician, athletic trainer, or sports medicine professional, this is your community. If you’re a fan of the game who’s curious about what happens in the training room and the medical office, welcome.
There’s a lot worth sharing. We’re just getting started.
MLB TPA represents team physicians across all 30 MLB organizations. Learn more at mlbtpa.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram.
