Examples of the American League in a Sentence
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During the American League Championship Series, the Blue Jays eventually won in seven games over the Seattle Mariners, with Scherzer starting Game 4.
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Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Acquired from the Cubs last winter as a key piece in the Yankees’ post-Juan Soto pivot, Bellinger mainly hit third behind Aaron Judge – the American League MVP – played all three outfield positions and briefly spent time at first base.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Even after losing out on Tucker and watching Bichette depart, the Blue Jays may enter 2026 with the American League’s highest payroll and a real shot to win the league again.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Bichette led the American League in hits in 2021 and again in 2022.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
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Barry M. Bloom, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Acquired from the Cubs last winter as a key piece in the Yankees’ post-Juan Soto pivot, Bellinger mainly hit third behind Aaron Judge – the American League MVP – played all three outfield positions and briefly spent time at first base.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
Even after losing out on Tucker and watching Bichette depart, the Blue Jays may enter 2026 with the American League’s highest payroll and a real shot to win the league again.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Bichette led the American League in hits in 2021 and again in 2022.
—Mike Fitzpatrick, Baltimore Sun, 16 Jan. 2026
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“The American League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20League. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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