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

Mattingly has since orchestrated a significant turnaround for the Phillies, now serving as their interim manager and coaching in the National League All-Star dugout. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

By midweek, the Chicago Cubs were in second place in the National League Central and the White Sox were in first place in a tight American League Central. — Hilary Gowins, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026

Out of the All-Star break, Miami (52-45) holds a one-game lead for the National League’s final wild card. — Will Sammon, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The Marlins have won 25 of 33 games since June 1 and are 9-1-1 in their past 11 series to improve to 51-42 on the season, tied with the Philadelphia Phillies for second in the National League East and in the NL wild-card race. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

Rhymes for the National League

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague