National League

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The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, known simply as the National League (NL), is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball (MLB) in the United States and Canada, and the world's oldest current professional team sports league. Founded on February 2, 1876, to replace the National Association of Professional Base Ball Players (NAPBBP) of 1871–1875, the NL is sometimes called the Senior Circuit, in contrast to MLB's other league, the American League, which was founded 25 years later.

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Mets' Jacob deGrom returns to New York for tests after experiencing elbow discomfort

NL Cy Young winner Jacob deGrom will be sent back to New York because of elbow discomfort, as well as fatigue from strep throat, the Mets said.
USATODAY.com - Published 3 days ago

Former All-Star Carlos Zambrano says he's launching a comeback

Carlos Zambrano finished fifth in Cy Young voting three times and led the National League with 16 wins in 2006. He hasn't pitched in the majors since 2012.
USATODAY.com - Published 1 week ago

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Is Jacob deGrom Healthy?

The sky was briefly falling faster than it normally does for Mets fans on Friday when it was announced that Jacob deGrom would be getting an MRI on his elbow. Last year’s National League Cy Young..

Credit: Wochit News Duration: 00:41Published 2 days ago

SI's Ben Reiter Picks Nationals to Represent NL in World Series

No Bryce Harper? No problem, says SI senior writer Ben Reiter, who adds that the Nationals' deep and talented roster make them the likely choice to represent the National League in the Fall Classic.

Credit: Sports Illustrated Duration: 01:54Published on March 27, 2019

Harper agrees to historic Phillies deal -reports

Prized free agent outfielder Bryce Harper agrees to a 13-year, $330 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, according to multiple reports. Freddie Joyner reports.

Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:37Published on March 1, 2019

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