American LeagueThe American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the American League (AL), is the younger of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada. It developed from the Western League, a minor league based in the Great Lakes states, which eventually aspired to major league status.
Los Angeles AngelsEstablished in 1961Based in Anaheim since 1966Major league affiliationsAmerican League (1961–present) West Division (1969–present)Current uniformRetired numbers112629305042ColorsRed, navy blue, silverNameLos Angeles Angels (2016–present)Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2005–2015)Anaheim Angels (1997–2004)California Angels (1965–1996)Los Angeles Angels (1961–1965)NicknamesThe HalosThe A-TeamBallparkAngel Stadium (1966–present)Chavez Ravine Stadium (1962–1965)Wrigley Field (1961)Major league titlesWorld Series titles(1)2002AL pennants(1)2002AL West division titles (9)197919821986200420052007200820092014Wild card berths(1)2002RivalriesAthleticsTexas RangersLos Angeles DodgersSeattle MarinersFront officePrincipal ownerArte MorenoPresidentGeneral managerJohn Mozeliak (Interim)ManagerKurt SuzukiWebsitemlb.com/angelsThe Los Angeles Angels are an American professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California, within the Greater Los Angeles area.Seattle MarinersEstablished in 1977Major league affiliationsAmerican League (1977–present) West Division (1977–present)Current uniformRetired numbers1124515142ColorsNavy Blue, Metallic Silver, Northwest Green, Mariners Yellow, CreamNameSeattle Mariners (1977–present)NicknamesThe M'sBallparkT-Mobile Park (1999–present)Kingdome (1977–1999)Major league titlesWorld Series titles(0)NoneAL pennants(0)NoneWest Division titles (4)1995199720012025Wild card berths(2)20002022RivalriesSan Diego PadresToronto Blue JaysHouston AstrosLos Angeles AngelsFront officePrincipal ownerJohn StantonPresidentKevin Martinez (President of Business Operations)President of baseball operationsJerry DipotoGeneral managerJustin HollanderManagerDan WilsonWebsitemlb.com/marinersThe Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle.National League (baseball)The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest extant professional team sports league.Toronto Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays (French: Blue Jays de Toronto) are a Canadian professional baseball team based in Toronto. The Blue Jays compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) East Division. Since 1989, the team has played its home games primarily at Rogers Centre in downtown Toronto.
New York MetsThe New York Mets are an American professional baseball team based in the New York City borough of Queens. The Mets compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) East Division. They are one of two major league clubs based in New York City alongside the American League (AL)'s New York Yankees.
Cleveland GuardiansThe Cleveland Guardians are an American professional baseball team based in Cleveland. The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central Division. Since 1994, the team has played its home games at Progressive Field (originally known as Jacobs Field after the team's then-owner).
Montreal ExposInformationLeagueNational League (1969–2004)East Division (1969–2004)BallparkJarry Park Stadium (1969–1976)Olympic Stadium (1977–2004)Hiram Bithorn Stadium (San Juan, Puerto Rico) (2003–2004)Established1969Relocated2005 (to Washington, D.C.; became the Washington Nationals)Nickname(s)The 'Spos, Nos AmoursEast Division titles11981ColoursRed, white, blueMascotSouki (1978)Youppi!American League WestThe American League West is one of Major League Baseball's six divisions. The division has five teams as of the 2013 season, but had four teams from 1994 to 2012, and had as many as seven teams before the 1994 realignment. Although its teams currently only reside along the West Coast and in Texas, historically the division has had teams as far east as Chicago and Minnesota.Major League BaseballNorth American professional baseball leagueMajor League Baseball (MLB) is a professional baseball league in North America composed of 30 teams, divided equally between the National League (NL) and the American League (AL), with 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada. MLB is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is considered the premier baseball league in the world.
Interleague playInterleague play in Major League Baseball refers to regular-season baseball games played between an American League (AL) team and a National League (NL) team. Interleague play was first introduced during the 1997 Major League Baseball season. Before that, matchups between AL teams and NL teams occurred only during spring training, the All-Star Game, other exhibition games (such as the now defunct Hall of Fame Game in Cooperstown, New York), and World Series.
List of sports rivalriesA sports rivalry is intense competition between athletic teams or athletes, affecting participants, management, and supporters all to varying degrees. One of the first known sports rivalries occurred in the Roman Empire between the Blues and the Greens, and the minor teams of the Reds and Whites, each of which were chariot racing clubs competing at the Hippodrome in Constantinople.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.