the National League

noun

: one of the two major leagues in professional U.S. baseball

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Ohtani went on to win the National League Most Valuable Player award in 2024, hitting 54 home runs and stealing 59 bases, while leading the Dodgers to a five-game World Series victory over the New York Yankees. —

Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 The Mets then advanced to the National League Championship Series, the farthest into a season Alonso has ever played. —

Will Sammon, The Athletic, 6 Feb. 2025 Vincent’s troubles included his plan to realign the National League so that several teams would move from what had been historical, if geographically curious, divisions. —

Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025 Philadelphia Phillies Teams visiting West Sacramento all three years All 14 of the A’s American League opponents, plus the Giants of the National League, will play in West Sacramento all three years. —

Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for the National League

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