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Both the National League and American League split into two divisions in 1969. Prior to 1969, there were 10 teams in each league. In 1969, each league expanded to 12 teams (San Diego and Montreal (now Washington) were added to the NL, Toronto and Seattle (now Milwaukee) were added to the AL) and each league was split into 2 six team divisions.
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How many divisions are in the American League?
There are 3 total divisions. The Central, West, and East.
What is a wildcard in baseball?
After all the divisions have been clinched, there are 3 playoff teams in each league. The wildcard race then begins.The teams that are in 2nd place in each division of the league race until the end of the season when the best 2nd place team in the league advances to the playoffs.
How many mvps has Albert pujols won?
Albert Pujols won 3 National League MVP Awards. 2009, 2008, and 2005.
Did the Cincinnati Reds beat the Phillies in the 2010 National League Championship Series?
The Phillies won the NLCS against the Reds 3-0.
Who has led the league in RBI 3 consecutive seasons?
Through the 2008 season: 1) Cecil Fielder, Detroit Tigers - led the American League in 1990, 1991, and 1992. 2) George Foster, Cincinnati Reds - led the National League in 1976, 1977, and 1978. 3) Joe Medwick, St. Louis Cardinals - led the National League in 1936, 1937, and 1938. 4) Rogers Hornsby, St. Louis Cardinals - led the National League in 1920 (tied with George Kelly of the Giants), 1921, and 1922. 5) Babe Ruth, Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees - led the American League in 1919, 1920, and 1921. 6) Ty Cobb, Detroit Tigers - led the American League in 1907, 1908, and 1909. 7) Cap Anson, Chicago White Stockings - led the National League in 1880, 1881, and 1882 and again in 1884, 1885, and 1886.
