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the American League

noun

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

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The Orioles finished last in the American League East at 77-87 and hope Helsley can be part of the team’s turnaround. Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Nov. 2025 The Orioles had a brutal season overall and finished in last place in the American League East at 75-87. Patrick McAvoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025 Catcher Jonah Heim, who made the American League All-Star team two years ago, was also allowed to become a free agent. Bill Jones, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2025 New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge took home honors in the American League for a second consecutive year. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025 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 2 Dec. 2025.

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