major-league

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The No. 9 hitter roped it beyond left field for his first major league home run and a 1-1 tie.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

It can be a long season if the bitterness of the major league rejection of the winter lingers into the spring and summer, but Kelly does not see that in Turner.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

If you’re a Dodgers fan, you know the rest of his baseball story: In his major league debut, Stripling was five outs from a no-hitter when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts yanked him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

“In Blake’s case, just getting back into a major league game knowing your stuff is still good,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

His championship playing didn't just get him into the major league; it got him the Most Valuable Player award in 1949 and had proved him to be an All-Star player for the last five years.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals