American League Standings Right Now

The up to date American League standings are listed right here and they are always a wealth of information. When all of the teams were lumped into one group, and just one team qualified for the playoffs, pennant races could be done with many games left to go in the season. [+]

Today, with three divisional crowns and two wildcard playoff spots up for grabs, most battles go right down to the wire and there are games that matter often until the final regular season pitch is delivered.

That's great news for the American League bettor, who will not only get plenty of action all season long but also action on games that are life and death to the future of the teams involved.

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How To Win At AL East Betting

The American League East is one of the best divisions in baseball. With archrivals New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox clashing for first place on a yearly basis, the rest of the group in the division have also caught up to the powerhouse franchises.

The Toronto Blue Jays made a huge splash in 2015 by winning the division for the first time since winning the first of back-to-back championships in 1992. The Jays have been led by superstar third baseman Josh Donaldson, who won the AL MVP in 2015 and has been a consistent .300-plus hitter for the Blue Jays.

However the team to watch for many years to come will be the Boston Red Sox, which boast a star-studded lineup that features soon-to-be MVP Mookie Betts. The Red Sox’s outfielder wrapped up the 2016 campaign with 31 home runs and 113 RBIs while batting .318. That’s just the sign of great things to come for Betts and the Red Sox, who also have the best pitching staff in the American League.

The best player in baseball also happens to compete in the American League — Mike Trout. The two-time AL MVP has recorded two 100-plus RBI seasons and will post many more in the future. 

Which teams have the best chance of winning the World Series in the American League? The Red Sox, with a starting rotation that features Chris Sale and Rick Porcello, are in position to win multiple World Series crowns in the next five years.

Ready to put your money on American League teams? Here are a few online sportsbooks to consider using before you place your wagers.

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