National League

noun

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

Example Sentences

He is a finalist for the National League rookie of the year and Cy Young awards, which will be announced next week.

From Los Angeles Times

The target of several job openings around MLB in recent offseasons, McCullough finally landed his first managerial gig with the Marlins, who are replacing 2023 National League manager of the year Skip Schumaker after his contract expired at the end of a 100-loss season in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

After being scouted by Northampton Town, she joined West Ham’s academy but is now with MK Dons and playing for their first team in the Women’s National League.

From BBC

In 1981, he became the the first, and remains to this day the only, player to win the National League Cy Young and Rookie of the Year awards in the same season.

From Los Angeles Times

Still, for a club that has openings in its starting rotation, and has long revolved around the three-time Cy Young Award winner and former National League most valuable player, retaining Kershaw — officially — was on the Dodgers’ offseason to-do list.

From Los Angeles Times