the American League

noun

: one of the two major leagues in professional U.S. baseball

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Twins players Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan will start for the American League on July 14. Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 6 July 2026 The conversation included the Royals, who are in last place in the American League Central. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026 Aaron Judge, Cody Bellinger, Cam Schlittler and Ben Rice were all chosen to represent the American League in Philadelphia on July 14. Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 Kurtz will join teammate Shea Langeliers, who won his fan election to start at catcher for the American League with 65% of the vote in Phase 2 against Alejandro Kirk of the Blue Jays. Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the American League

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“The American League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20League. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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