: one of the two major leagues in professional U.S. baseball
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Same with Baltimore, whose own streak has gotten it back into the picture in the American League.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
22 July 2026 The Boston Red Sox were headed for the American League basement, seemingly destined to be sellers at the trade deadline.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
21 July 2026 After falling behind in both the American League East and Wild Card race, the club is rapidly approaching the trade deadline with difficult decisions looming about the roster's future.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2026 And, yes, much of the damage was inflicted against one of the American League’s worst pitching staffs (statistically speaking).—
Chad Bishop,
AJC.com,
20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the American League