mlb_get_team_by_id

Get a specific MLB team by ID

SERVERMcp SOURCEhttps://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp

Low RISK CLASS

Category Read

Parameters 00 required

Recommended Allowedsee the rule below

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WHAT IT DOES

What mlb_get_team_by_id does on Mcp

AI agents call mlb_get_team_by_id to retrieve information from Mcp without modifying anything. It is typically the context-gathering step in research, monitoring, and reporting workflows, before the agent takes action elsewhere.

RISK

Why mlb_get_team_by_id is rated Low

This tool retrieves information about an MLB team based on a unique identifier. It queries sports data without modifying, deleting, or executing operations. The operation is read-only and has no adverse blast radius if misused by an AI agent, as it only returns existing data.

From the tool's definition Tool name 'mlb_get_team_by_id' and description 'Get a specific MLB team by ID' indicate data retrieval with no side effects. Uses 'Get' verb which is a read operation.

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs mlb_get_team_by_id safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Mcp, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For mlb_get_team_by_id, this is the rule to start with:

mlb_get_team_by_id Allowed

mlb_get_team_by_id is read-only, so it stays allowed. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "mlb_get_team_by_id": {}
  }
}

ALLOW ONLY THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Mcp, apply this rule, and every mlb_get_team_by_id call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about mlb_get_team_by_id

What does the mlb_get_team_by_id tool do? +

Get a specific MLB team by ID. It is categorised as a Read tool in the Mcp MCP Server, which means it retrieves data without modifying state.

How do I enforce a policy on mlb_get_team_by_id? +

Register the MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for mlb_get_team_by_id: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Mcp. Nothing to install.

What risk level is mlb_get_team_by_id? +

mlb_get_team_by_id is a Read tool with low risk. Read-only tools are generally safe to allow by default.

Can I rate-limit mlb_get_team_by_id? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the mlb_get_team_by_id rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block mlb_get_team_by_id completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for mlb_get_team_by_id. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides mlb_get_team_by_id? +

mlb_get_team_by_id is provided by the MCP server (https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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