National League Baseball

National League baseball began in 1876. It was created 24 years before the American League. Together with the American League they form Major League baseball. The National League teams are divided into 3 divisions: East, Central and West.

The National League is made up of the following 16 baseball teams.

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

The National League baseball teams play the American League baseball teams during regular baseball season. Each team plays 162 games during the season.

The National League and the American League were organized as Major League Baseball in 2000. The consolidation virtually created a single league, but the separate leagues are maintained with separate identifies for purposes of competition and because of tradition.

You can find get answers to all the questions you may have about the National League online.

• What are the original National League baseball teams?
  
• Who were the National League baseball presidents?
  
• When does the National League play the American League baseball teams?
  
• What have been the National League baseball logos?
  
• Where can I find the National League team rosters?
  

The National League baseball teams play up to 18 games against the American League as part of the 162 per team season games allowed. The regular season games are those leading to the Championship games including the World Series.

Each team maintain 24 National League baseball players as a minimum. The season runs from late March until October and is grueling by anyone's standards.

National League baseball has an interesting history steeped in tradition. Great teams like the Atlanta Braves and Chicago Cubs are part of American history. Even the individual National League baseball team has a history that is retold by fans – some with resentment or happiness depending on which city they represent. For example, the Braves once resided in Boston and then moved to Milwaukee and finally settled in Atlanta. Atlanta is happy but Boston has never forgiven them!

Memorable moments in baseball are legendary and that includes the National League. You can read the history of the National League online, but you can also get up-to-date information. Online you will find the 2007 National League baseball predictions and the National League baseball scores.

If you are a fan of a National League team, you can find everything you want to know on the MLB web site.