: one of the two major leagues in professional U.S. baseball
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Webb and Arraez were named to the National League All-Star team on Saturday afternoon, the third and fourth selections of their respective careers.—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 July 2026 Sánchez is a candidate to start the game for the National League.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
5 July 2026 Milwaukee, opening an 11-game trip that leads into the All-Star break, has a six-game lead in the National League Central.—ABC News,
4 July 2026 The Chicago Cubs center fielder was named to the National League All-Star team Saturday as a reserve, earning the honor to play in the Midsummer Classic in back-to-back seasons.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
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