National league news

Here are some recent news stories from the National League:

Recent Transactions

• The San Francisco Giants have signed free agent pitcher Anthony DeSclafani to a one-year deal. (Source: MLB.com)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Jimmy Nelson from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor league pitcher Zach Reks. (Source: ESPN)
• The Chicago Cubs have signed free agent outfielder Steven Souza Jr. to a one-year deal. (Source: MLB.com)

Injury Updates

• The San Diego Padres have placed pitcher Dinelson Lamet on the 60-day injured list due to a right elbow strain. (Source: MLB.com)
• The Colorado Rockies have placed outfielder David Dahl on the 10-day injured list due to a left shoulder strain. (Source: MLB.com)
• The Arizona Diamondbacks have placed pitcher Luke Weaver on the 10-day injured list due to a right forearm strain. (Source: MLB.com)

Standings and Schedules

• The Atlanta Braves have taken over first place in the National League East, with a 10-4 record in their last 14 games. (Source: ESPN)
• The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched a playoff spot, and are currently in second place in the National League West. (Source: MLB.com)
• The St. Louis Cardinals have announced their schedule for the upcoming series against the Chicago Cubs, with games on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. (Source: MLB.com)

Awards and Honors

• The National League has announced its Player of the Week award winners for the week ending April 14. The winners are: Paul Goldschmidt (St. Louis Cardinals), Ketel Marte (Arizona Diamondbacks), and Ronald Acuña Jr. (Atlanta Braves). (Source: MLB.com)
• The National League has announced its Pitcher of the Week award winner for the week ending April 14. The winner is: Jack Flaherty (St. Louis Cardinals). (Source: MLB.com)

Other News

• The National League has announced that it will be hosting a series of games in London in 2023, with the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals set to play a two-game series at London Stadium. (Source: ESPN)
• The San Francisco Giants have announced that they will be hosting a "Giants Pride Night" on June 14, with a pre-game ceremony honoring the team's LGBTQ+ community. (Source: MLB.com)