Model Context Protocol low risk

Balldontlie

Provides access to NBA, NFL, and MLB data via the Balldontlie API, enabling retrieval of information on teams, players, and games.

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHub

Capabilities

read

Quickstart

Install

npx -y @smithery/cli install @mikechao/balldontlie-mcp --client claude

Config

{
  "mcp-servers": {
    "balldontlie": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "balldontlie-mcp"
      ],
      "env": {
        "BALLDONTLIE_API_KEY": "YOUR API KEY HERE"
      }
    }
  }
}

Exposed MCP Tools (4)

safe

get_teams

Retrieves a list of sports teams for a specified league.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

safe

get_players

Retrieves a list of players for a specified league, with optional filtering by first and last name.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

safe

get_games

Retrieves a list of games for a specified league, with optional filtering by dates and team IDs.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

safe

get_game

Retrieves a specific game from a specified league by its ID.

Read-only operation; no data modification.

Safety Assessment

This MCP server is relatively safe due to its read-only nature and reliance on an external API. However, users should ensure they securely manage their Balldontlie API key and be aware of potential rate limits and API availability issues.

Read-only operations
No direct system access
Relies on a third-party API for data
No user data stored or managed

Dependence on external API availability and security
Potential for API key exposure if not handled securely
Rate limiting by the external API could impact performance
Limited error handling documented