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major-league

[may-jer leeg] / ˈmeɪ dʒər ˈlig /
NOUN
main sports league
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ADJECTIVE
relating to major leagues
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major league
NOUN
main sports league
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But major-league rules dictate that somebody had to end up on top of the American League West, perhaps the most pitiful division in the history of the sport.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Before he spent nine seasons as a major-league outfielder, Venable majored in anthropology at Princeton, where he starred in baseball and basketball.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026

He logged his second major-league hit in the next at-bat.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Joshua Baez became the first player in MLB history to hit three home runs in his major-league debut on Saturday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

“The man is a major-league wackaloon,” said Marjory.

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein

For older players, Tommy John surgery—a ligament repair and reconstruction named for the major league pitcher it was first performed on and widespread among pros—is on the rise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

Giants coach Ron Washington, who made his major league debut with the Dodgers when the rivalry was still a thing, said many players on San Francisco’s roster don’t know that background.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026

“I think he was driven to prove that hey, not only am I a player, I’m a major league player.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Within the industry, former major league pitcher and current St. Louis Cardinals assistant general manager Randy Flores is considered the favorite, with Mozeliak remaining either as a president of baseball operations or a senior adviser.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

His father was Willy “Winner” Prime, one of the best pitchers in major league baseball.

From "The Missing Mitt (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #2)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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