the National League

noun

: one of the two major leagues in professional U.S. baseball

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In being named the National League most valuable player on Thursday — becoming only the second player to win an MVP in both leagues — Ohtani completed a summer decorated with an even higher honor. —

Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge were named MVP of the National League and the American League, respectively, MLB announced Thursday. —

Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024 New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte were the other finalists in the National League. —

Homero De La Fuente, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024 Today, after languishing for years in the minors, Iglesias became a star hitter, contributing significantly to the Mets making it to the National League Championship. —

Gena Cox, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the National League

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