National League

American

noun

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

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The Braves are off to a good start in 2026 as they lead the National League East with an 18-8 record and are a good bet to contend for the league pennant.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

It was the first contest of the newly created National League and stands as Major League Baseball’s inaugural game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Being in danger of losing their four-game series, after arriving in Denver without having lost to a National League opponent, against a club that hasn’t made the postseason since 2018?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Now 15-5, it was their first loss in five games and their first all season to a National League opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Bobby Thomson hit a home run off Ralph Branca to win the National League pennant at a time when I needed the Dodgers to win in the worst way.

From "Bad Boy" by Walter Dean Myers

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