National League

National League
Name	National League
Sport	Baseball
Founded	1876
Founder	William Hulbert
Headquarters	New York City
Commissioner	Rob Manfred
Teams	15
Champion	Los Angeles Dodgers

National League. The National League (NL) is a professional sports league that competes in Major League Baseball (MLB) in North America. The league was founded in 1876 by William Hulbert and is headquartered in New York City. The National League is one of the two leagues that make up MLB, the other being the American League (AL). The league has a rich history and has been a part of the World Series, the championship series of MLB, since its inception.

History

The National League has a long and storied history, dating back to 1876 when it was founded by William Hulbert. The league was created as a response to the growing popularity of baseball in the United States and was originally composed of eight teams, including the Boston Red Stockings, Chicago White Stockings, and Cincinnati Red Stockings. Over the years, the league has undergone several changes, including the addition and subtraction of teams, changes to its competition format, and the introduction of the World Series in 1903. The National League has also been at the forefront of several significant events in baseball history, including the integration of baseball in 1947 when Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Organization

The National League is organized into 15 teams, which are divided into three divisions: the East Division, the Central Division, and the West Division. Each division contains five teams, and the teams compete against each other during the regular season. The league is governed by the Major League Baseball (MLB) commissioner, who is responsible for making decisions about the league's rules, schedule, and postseason.

Member clubs

The National League currently consists of 15 teams, which are:

* Arizona Diamondbacks * Atlanta Braves * Chicago Cubs * Cincinnati Reds * Colorado Rockies * Los Angeles Dodgers * Miami Marlins * Milwaukee Brewers * New York Mets * Philadelphia Phillies * Pittsburgh Pirates * San Diego Padres * San Francisco Giants * St. Louis Cardinals * Washington Nationals

Competition format

The National League teams compete against each other during the regular season, which typically runs from late March to late September. The teams play a 162-game schedule, with each team playing 26 games against each of its division rivals and 20 games against teams from the other divisions. The team with the best win-loss record in each division wins a division title and advances to the postseason. The postseason consists of the National League Division Series (NLDS), the National League Championship Series (NLCS), and the World Series.

Champions

The National League champion is the team that wins the National League Championship Series (NLCS) and advances to the World Series. The National League has produced many famous champions, including the New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers, and St. Louis Cardinals. The Los Angeles Dodgers are the current National League champions, having won the 2020 National League Championship Series.

Records and statistics

The National League has a rich history of records and statistics, with many of the greatest players in baseball history having played in the league. The league's all-time leader in hits is Hank Aaron, who played for the Milwaukee Braves and Atlanta Braves. The league's all-time leader in home runs is Barry Bonds, who played for the San Francisco Giants. The league's all-time leader in wins is Cy Young, who played for the Cleveland Spiders and St. Louis Cardinals. Category:National League