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the National League

noun

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

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The Mets missed the postseason due to a pitching staff that didn't have the top talent or depth to compete in the National League. Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Nov. 2025 In addition to the women’s club members, Person said additional assistance came from 12 volunteers with the National League of Young Men, La Jolla chapter. Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Nov. 2025 Harber headlined the Giants’ group of prospects who participated in the Arizona Fall League, earning a spot on the National League Fall Stars team. Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025 If the Brewers traded Peralta, Attanasio would risk receiving serious grief from fans fresh off a trip to the National League Championship Series. Will Sammon, New York Times, 19 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the National League

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“The National League.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20National%20League. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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