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National League

American  

noun

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


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But as the academy system and the Elite Club National League became larger and more powerful, they began to throw their weight around.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Dodgers manager still might pick Shohei Ohtani to start the All-Star Game for the National League despite Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s sustained brilliance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

In the first half of the campaign, it was for the under-21 side at places like Brackley, Solihull and Tamworth in the National League Cup, or Lincoln, Barnsley and Notts County in the EFL Trophy.

From BBC • May 31, 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 Women’s Loyal National League had successfully completed its mission, and many people believed that women had earned the right to vote through this work.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

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