the American League

noun

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

Examples of the American League in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Trout has gone on to become a three-time MVP in the American League. Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2024 Facing the American League East rival Yankees, Irvin didn’t want to pull everything out of his bag but finished his outing pleased with his progress in ramping up for the season. Matt Weyrich, Baltimore Sun, 19 May 2024 The grim march backwards continues as the A’s sink in the American League West standings. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 18 May 2024 The Sox’s next 13 games will be against the American League East, considered the best division in baseball. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2024 His deal was worth $925,000 at the NHL level at $70,000 with the American League affiliate in Iowa. John Shipley, Twin Cities, 15 May 2024 Despite the litany of injuries, the Rangers entered Wednesday in first place in the American League West with a 21-16 record and lead the Seattle Mariners by a half-game. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 May 2024 Perez added his 31st RBI this season, which leads the American League. Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2024 The Rangers, winners of eight of their last 11 and in first place in the American League West, improved to 21-16. Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 7 May 2024

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“The American League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20American%20League. Accessed 28 May. 2024.

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