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The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League (AL), is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, that eventually aspired to major league status. The league is often called the Junior Circuit because it was elevated to Major League status in 1901, 25 years after the formation of the National League (the "Senior Circuit"). The American League champion plays in the World Series against the National League champion after the end of every season. Through the 2009 season, American League teams have won 62 of the 105 World Series played since 1903, with 27 of those coming from the New York Yankees alone. The New York Yankees are currently the defending American League and World Series champions. The New York Yankees have won 40 American League titles, the most in the league's history, followed by the Oakland Athletics (15) and the Boston Red Sox (12). HistoryFrom Wikipedia under the
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Q. Tampa Boston NY Baltimore Toronto Will one of the American league east runner ups get the wild card? Who? Asked by Ben - Sun Jan 11 17:34:13 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments A. Red Sox either win the division or wildcard. Tampa the same. And the Yankees get left behind again I hope. Answered by Rbdgirl2 - Mon Jan 12 06:55:05 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "American League"
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