Examples of the American League in a Sentence
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The Royals won the American League West in each of Herzog’s first three full seasons, yet never reached the World Series, losing to the Yankees in the AL Championship Series each year.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Despite the litany of injuries the Rangers are 8-8 to start the year, lead the American League West and are the only team in the division with a record above .500.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
Most observers can agree: the toughest division in baseball runs through either the American League East or National League West.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Will ownership Ok the addition of a trade deadline pickup, perhaps an expensive one, that can bolster the American League’s least-threatening lineup?
—Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Anderson, 30, is a two-time All-Star, won the American League batting title in 2019 and was a Silver Slugger in 2020.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024
After a busy offseason netted the team multiple pitchers and offensive firepower, the Royals are aiming to win the American League Central.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2024
Gregg Olson Saving 160 games for the Orioles from 1988 to 1993, first-round pick Gregg Olson was the first reliever to win the American League Rookie of the Year award, in 1989.
—Paul McCardell, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2024
However, the Royals understand a good April is pivotal to avoid falling behind in the American League Central.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2024
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Despite the litany of injuries the Rangers are 8-8 to start the year, lead the American League West and are the only team in the division with a record above .500.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Apr. 2024
Most observers can agree: the toughest division in baseball runs through either the American League East or National League West.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Will ownership Ok the addition of a trade deadline pickup, perhaps an expensive one, that can bolster the American League’s least-threatening lineup?
—Jim Ingraham, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Anderson, 30, is a two-time All-Star, won the American League batting title in 2019 and was a Silver Slugger in 2020.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024
After a busy offseason netted the team multiple pitchers and offensive firepower, the Royals are aiming to win the American League Central.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 18 Feb. 2024
Gregg Olson Saving 160 games for the Orioles from 1988 to 1993, first-round pick Gregg Olson was the first reliever to win the American League Rookie of the Year award, in 1989.
—Paul McCardell, Baltimore Sun, 31 Jan. 2024
However, the Royals understand a good April is pivotal to avoid falling behind in the American League Central.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2024
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