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American League
The American League (AL) is one of MLB's two leagues, founded January 28, 1901 in Milwaukee by Ban Johnson from the Western League. Known for the 1973 designated hitter rule and the 1903 first World Series.
American League Championship Series
American League Championship Series (ALCS), MLB best-of-seven playoff since 1985 (best-of-five 1969-1984) deciding the AL pennant; 2-3-2 format; 2025 winner Blue Jays over Mariners 4-3.
Andre Dawson
Andre Dawson, "The Hawk" (born 1954, Miami), MLB outfielder for the Expos, Cubs, Red Sox, and Marlins; 1987 NL MVP via a blank contract, 438 home runs, 314 steals, Hall of Fame 2010.
Andre Ethier
Andre Ethier (born 1982, Phoenix) is a former MLB outfielder who played all 12 seasons (2006-17) with the Los Angeles Dodgers, batting .285 with 162 home runs, two All-Star selections, and a 30-game 2011 hitting streak.
Andrelton Simmons
Andrelton Simmons (Andrelton Alexander Simmons, "Simba"), Curaçao-born MLB shortstop 2012-2022 for Braves, Angels, Twins, Cubs; four Gold Gloves, 2013 Platinum Glove, record 201 career defensive runs saved; retired December 2023.
Andrés Galarraga
Andrés "Big Cat" Galarraga (El Gran Gato), born 1961 in Caracas, Venezuelan MLB first baseman, 1985-2004; 399 HR, .288, 1993 NL batting title with Rockies; two-time cancer survivor and 2000 Comeback Player of the Year; distinct from pitcher Armando Galarraga.
Andrew Alvarez
Andrew Alvarez, full name Michael Andrew Alvarez, is an American left-handed pitcher for the Washington Nationals who debuted in September 2025 with five shutout innings against Miami.
Andrew Benintendi
Andrew Benintendi, born 1994 in Cincinnati, is an MLB outfielder/DH for the Chicago White Sox; drafted 7th overall in 2015 by Boston, 2018 World Series champion, 2021 Gold Glove winner, $75 million White Sox contract.
Andrew Fischer
Andrew Fischer (born 2004, Brick, NJ) is a left-handed-hitting third baseman drafted 20th overall in 2025 by the Milwaukee Brewers from Tennessee; he hit 48 minor-league home runs in 2026 and won the Brewers' Hitting Prospect of the Year.
Andrew McCutchen
Andrew McCutchen (born 1986, Fort Meade, FL) is an MLB outfielder/DH, 2013 NL MVP and five-time All-Star with the Pittsburgh Pirates, 2015 Roberto Clemente Award winner, later Giants, Yankees, Phillies, and 2023 Pittsburgher of the Year.
Andrew Miller (baseball)
Andrew Mark Miller (born 1985, Gainesville, FL), left-handed MLB reliever 2006-2021; 2006 No. 6 pick, 2016 ALCS MVP with Cleveland, 2015 AL Reliever of the Year; retired 2022.
Andrew Sears (baseball)
Andrew Sears (born 2002) is a left-handed pitcher for the Detroit Tigers; drafted 10th round in 2023 from UConn after Rhode Island College, MLB debut August 23, 2026.
Andrew Toles
Andrew Toles (Alvin Andrew Toles, born 1992) is a former MLB outfielder who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers 2016-2018, hit .286 with 8 home runs, and whose contract the Dodgers have renewed annually since 2019 so he keeps health insurance while dealing with schizophrenia.
Andruw Jones
Andruw Jones is a Curaçaoan former baseball center fielder who won 10 straight Gold Gloves with the Atlanta Braves and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2026.
Andy Pages
Andy Pages Abreu (born 2000, Havana) is a Cuban-born center fielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers; two-time World Series champion (2024, 2025), 2026 NL All-Star, and maker of the game-saving Game 7 catch in the 2025 World Series.
Andy Pettitte
Andy Pettitte (Andrew Eugene Pettitte, born 1972) is a former MLB left-handed pitcher for the Yankees and Astros; 256-153 career record, five World Series titles, and a record 19 postseason wins.
Ángel Genao
Ángel Luis Genao, Cleveland Guardians switch-hitting infielder from Castillo, Dominican Republic; 2017 Little League World Series, 2021 $1.2M international signing, 2024 breakout, MLB debut August 2026.
Ángel Hernández (umpire)
Ángel Hernández (Ángel Hernández), Cuban-born MLB umpire 1991-2024, known for his discrimination lawsuit against MLB over crew chief promotions, lost at trial and appeal, and for fan criticism of his ball-strike accuracy.
Angel Stadium
Angel Stadium, the "Big A," is the Anaheim, California home ballpark of the Los Angeles Angels since 1966; fourth-oldest MLB park, renovated 1996-98 for $100 million, capacity 45,517.
Anthony Molina (baseball)
Anthony Jose Molina (born 2002, San Joaquin, Venezuela), Venezuelan MLB right-handed pitcher; Rays signee, Rockies 2023 Rule 5 pick, later Braves and San Francisco Giants; 96 mph fastball, strike-thrower.
Anthony Rendon
Anthony Rendon, American third baseman (born 1990, Houston), 2019 World Series champion with the Nationals, signed a seven-year, $245 million Angels contract in 2019 that became one of MLB's worst deals after hip and other injuries limited him to 257 games; the final year was restructured and he will not play in 2026.
Anthony Rizzo
Anthony Rizzo, MLB first baseman (Padres, Cubs 2012-21, Yankees), 2016 World Series champion who caught the final out; career .261, 303 HR, four Gold Gloves; Hodgkin lymphoma survivor; retired 2025 as Cubs ambassador.
Anthony Sanders
Anthony Marcus Sanders, born 1974 in Tucson, is an American former outfielder who won baseball gold at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, played 13 MLB games for Toronto and Seattle, and later coached first base for the Orioles and Tigers.
Anthony Volpe
Anthony Volpe (born 2001), New York Yankees shortstop, drafted 30th overall in 2019 from Delbarton School; 2023 AL Gold Glove rookie, 2024 World Series grand slam, October 2025 shoulder surgery.
Aramis Ramírez
Aramis Ramírez (Aramis Nin Ramirez), Dominican MLB third baseman 1998-2015 for Pirates, Cubs, Brewers; .283, 386 HR, 2,303 hits, 3-time All-Star, 2008 Hank Aaron Award, Cubs Hall of Fame 2023.
Arizona Diamondbacks
Arizona Diamondbacks, MLB expansion franchise (1998) in Phoenix, NL West, playing at Chase Field. Won the 2001 World Series in their fourth season, fastest expansion team to do so; 2023 NL pennant, lost World Series to Texas.
Arkansas Travelers
Arkansas Travelers, Double-A Texas League baseball team in North Little Rock, Seattle Mariners affiliate; founded 1901 as Little Rock Travelers, renamed 1957, plays at Dickey-Stephens Park.
Arky Vaughan
Arky Vaughan (Joseph Floyd Vaughan, 1912-1952), Hall of Fame shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers; hit .385 in 1935, career .318 average, inducted 1985.
Aroldis Chapman
Aroldis Chapman is a Cuban-born Major League Baseball left-handed relief pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, known for the fastest recorded pitch in MLB history.
Art Howe
Art Howe (born 1946), American MLB infielder and manager of the Astros, Athletics, and Mets (1989-2004); led the 2002 'Moneyball' A's to 103 wins and a 20-game streak; 1,129-1,137 career record.