The 1919 winner of the American League pennant in Baseball was the Chicago White Sox. However, it is important to note that the 1919 World Series in which they were a participant became infamous for the "Black Sox Scandal," as several players on the team were accused of conspiring to intentionally lose games.
The Cincinnati Reds.
The New York Yankees won the American League Pennant in 1949. The Yankees with a record of 97-57 finished one game ahead of the Boston Red Sox. Boston finished first in almost every hitting category that year. The New York Yankees went on to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1949 World Series.
The World Series.
The commissioner and creator of baseball, in the time Major League Baseball was organized, wanted the championship to be decided by the top teams in each league. So, they created the American League and National League. The winner of each league faces each other in the World Series to decide the champion.
1997 MVP Winners Griffey Jr and WalkerThere are two MVP award winners each year in Major League Baseball. One winner for each League, American, and National.The 1997 American League MVP was Ken Griffey Jr.The 1997 National League MVP was Larry Walker.
Chicago White Sox.
Boston Red Sox
The American League pennant winner, plays the National League pennant winner, in a 7 game series. The team to win 4 games first wins the World Series.
The Cincinnati Reds.
The 2008 World Series will begin in the ballpark of the American League pennant winner.
The 2008 World Series is scheduled to start Wednesday, October 22 at the ballpark of the American League pennant winner.
2000 WSThe New York Mets played the New York Yankees in the 2000 World Series. This was the only time the two teams met in the World Series. The Yankees won the Series 4 games to 1.
The 2007 American League rookie of the year winner was Dustin Pedroia The 2007 National League rookie of the year winner was Ryan Braun
The 1984 American League rookie of the year winner was Alvin Davis The 1984 National League rookie of the year winner was Dwight Gooden
The World Series.
The New York Yankees won the American League Pennant in 1949. The Yankees with a record of 97-57 finished one game ahead of the Boston Red Sox. Boston finished first in almost every hitting category that year. The New York Yankees went on to beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in the 1949 World Series.
The 1990 National League Cy Young Award winner was Doug Drabek The 1990 American League Cy Young Award winner was Bob Welch