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National League

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noun

  1. the older of the two major professional U.S. baseball leagues, established in 1876. N.L.


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Nothing could possibly generate a headline Tuesday night when the worst American League team — the Angels — played host to the perhaps the worst National League team — the Colorado Rockies.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

This is Moss Rose, home of National League side Macclesfield Town and a teenage Spanish goalkeeper is embarking on a journey that will lead him to the biggest stage in European football.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

His previous visit for Notts involved him scoring a penalty in the National League promotion final shootout against Chesterfield in 2023.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-2 on Thursday night, reclaiming first in the National League West after San Diego lost to Milwaukee.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Back then, they were in the same division in the National League.

From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner

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