the American League

noun

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

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In the other game of consequence for the American League West, the Texas Rangers are taking on the New York Mets. — Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Being mediocre in the American League kept most teams in the postseason hunt, but the Royals couldn’t even manage that. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 Minnesota remains technically still in the race for the American League wild card, but has almost no chance. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026 New York still has a slim chance to win the American League East, but must win out and get help. — Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 20 Sep. 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 27 Sep. 2026.

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