the National League

noun

: 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, 4 July 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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