the National League

noun

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

Examples of the National League in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Getty Images The San Francisco Giants have endured a frustrating 2026 season, spending much of the year searching for consistency while falling short of expectations in the National League standings. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026 This week’s trivia question Kyle Schwarber led the National League in homers last year. Jayson Stark, New York Times, 5 June 2026 The team is running away with the National League East. Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 June 2026 Entering play, Gage’s 29 appearances out of the bullpen were tied for the second most in the National League. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for the National League

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“The National League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20National%20League. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster