the American League

noun

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

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The Houston Astros face a daunting new era The Astros’ run as the dominant force in the American League over the last decade ended in emphatic fashion last year when they were bounced in the playoffs by the Detroit Tigers at home in the wild card round. Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025 But the addition of Bregman, the American League’s reigning Gold Glove winner at third base, has been a source of contention ever since, as Boston’s incumbent at the position, Rafael Devers, isn’t interested in moving. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2025 The Boston Red Sox recently made the massive signing of superstar free agent Alex Bregman, pushing themselves up the ladder of the American League. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 No matter how things play out they should be equipped to compete with the best in the American League. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 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 27 Feb. 2025.

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