What is the key difference between Mlb API MCP and Sportscore MCP?

Mlb API MCP belongs to the Sports category with local stdio execution, while Sportscore MCP belongs to the Sports category with local stdio execution.

How do I install Mlb API MCP or Sportscore MCP in Claude Desktop or Cursor?

Copy the mcpServers JSON configuration snippet provided on this page into your claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json file and restart your AI client.

Are Mlb API MCP and Sportscore MCP free or paid?

Mlb API MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required). Sportscore MCP operates under a Free / Open Source model (No auth required).

Which MCP server has more tools and community activity?

Mlb API MCP lists 21 tools with 1 views and 59 GitHub stars. Sportscore MCP lists 8 tools with 2 views and 12 GitHub stars.

Can I use both Mlb API MCP and Sportscore MCP together in the same MCP host?

Yes! MCP hosts like Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and VS Code support configuring multiple servers under the mcpServers object simultaneously.

Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison

Mlb API MCP vs Sportscore MCP

In-depth architectural comparison of the Mlb API MCP and Sportscore MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.

At a Glance & Executive Verdict

Mlb API MCP

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Sportscore MCP

Sports · Local stdio

Quality: 61/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required

Verdict Summary: Choose Mlb API MCP if you need specialized Sports tools running via a local process. Choose Sportscore MCP if your workspace requires Sports integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's mcpServers manifest.

Which MCP Server Should You Choose?

Choose Mlb API MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: TZ.
Primary tools included: get_mlb_standings, get_mlb_schedule, get_mlb_team_info.

Explore Mlb API MCP Details

Choose Sportscore MCP when:

You need dedicated capabilities in the Sports domain.
You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
You have access to required keys: SPORTSCORE_API_BASE, SPORTSCORE_UA, SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT, SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST, SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY.
Primary tools included: .

Feature & Specification Comparison

Specification	Mlb API MCP guillochon Sports	Sportscore MCP Backspace-me Sports
Summary	MCP server that acts as a proxy to the freely available MLB API, which provides player info, stats, and game information.	Live scores, standings, top scorers, player stats, and knockout brackets for football, basketball, cricket, and tennis. Free public API, no key required.
Category & Scope	Sports

Tools & Capabilities Breakdown

Mlb API MCP Tools (21)

get_mlb_standings

Current MLB standings with league and season filters

get_mlb_schedule

Game schedules for specific dates, ranges, or teams

get_mlb_team_info

Detailed team information

get_mlb_player_info

Player biographical information

get_mlb_boxscore

Complete game boxscores

get_mlb_linescore

Inning-by-inning game scores

Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations

Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).

Mlb API MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "guillochon-mlb-api-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "guillochon-mlb-api-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "TZ": "YOUR_TZ_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Sportscore MCP Configuration

mcpServers (Claude Desktop / Cursor)

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "backspace-me-sportscore-mcp": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "sportscore-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "SPORTSCORE_API_BASE": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_API_BASE_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_UA": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_UA_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_HTTP_PORT_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_HTTP_HOST_HERE",
        "SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY": "YOUR_SPORTSCORE_NO_TELEMETRY_HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Frequently Asked Questions

Mlb API MCP is categorized under Sports and uses a local stdio subprocess. In contrast, Sportscore MCP belongs to Sports using local stdio subprocess. Select Mlb API MCP when you need capabilities focused on sports and Sportscore MCP when you require tools for sports.

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