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

Now, the former Yankees slugger prospect is getting another chance in the National League. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Atlanta maintained its 7 1/2-game lead over Philadelphia in the National League East while extending its lead to 6-2 in the season series with Miami, which saw its three-game winning streak come to an end. — Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026

The Cubs also pulled within 5 1/2 games of the National League Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers, who lost 4-3 to the Pittsburgh Pirates. — Jay Cohen, Chicago Tribune, 4 Aug. 2026

Why Jacob deGrom passed on a trade The Atlanta Braves lead the Philadelphia Phillies by eight games in the National League East, and are a legit contender to win the National League. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the National League

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague