Who won the NL Central 2015?
Who won the NL Central 2015?
Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs. Chicago won the series, 3–1.
What teams are in the Central division MLB?
Chicago White Sox
Cleveland GuardiansDetroit TigersMinnesota TwinsKansas City Royals
American League Central/Teams
When did MLB add Central division?
1994
The National League Central is one of Major League Baseball’s six divisions. This division was created in 1994, by moving two teams from the National League West (the Cincinnati Reds and the Houston Astros) and three teams from the National League East (the Chicago Cubs, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the St.
How far did the Cubs go in 2015?
97–65
The Chicago Cubs finished the 2015 season with a 97–65 record, the third best record in the majors. With new manager Joe Maddon and the great play of pitcher Jake Arrieta and hitters Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, the Cubs experienced their best season since 2008 when they also won 97 games.
How many teams are in the AL Central?
5
American League Central/Number of teams
The American League Central Division, often abbreviated AL Central, comprises 5 teams playing in the American League geographically located in the midwestern United States. It was created in 1994, one year after the expansion of 1993, when both leagues moved from two to three divisions.
Are the Indians in the AL?
The Guardians compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. Since 1994, they have played at Progressive Field. The team’s spring training facility is at Goodyear Ballpark in Goodyear, Arizona.
Who won AL Central division?
Division Champions
| Year | Champion | Postseason |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Kansas City Royals | Won World Series over New York Mets |
| 2016 | Cleveland Indians | Lost World Series to Chicago Cubs |
| 2017 | Cleveland Indians | Lost ALDS to New York Yankees |
| 2018 | Cleveland Indians | Lost ALDS to Houston Astros |
When did MLB expand to 3 divisions?
1995: With MLB’s realignment into three divisions per league the year before, the Division Series was born. The six division winners plus one Wild Card in each league are pitted in the best-of-five series.