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

The lineup took advantage of a struggling starting pitcher to help the Phillies move to four games behind the Braves in the National League East. — Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Since the purchase, the team has played in five World Series, winning three, and finished first in the National League West 12 times in 14 seasons. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026

The Pirates have won five of their last six series to remain on the very fringe of the National League wild card race with just over three weeks to go in the season. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

The loss put the Cubs eight games behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central entering a four-game series between the teams beginning Monday at Wrigley Field. — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for the National League

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague