Baseball. either of the two top-tier baseball leagues (the American League and theNational League ) that are organized under and regulated by MLB.
Sports. a league of corresponding stature in certain other sports, such as ice hockey, soccer, football, or basketball.
Sports. of or relating to the major leagues, especially in baseball.
Informal. belonging to or among the best or most important of its kind.
a major-league orchestra.
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
An Americanism dating back to 1905–10; adjective use of major league ( def. )
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“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
Ward made his major league debut Sunday, collecting two hits and driving in a run.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
And, if the Dodgers can match up with Team USA, they can take on the best lineup the other 29 major league teams have to offer.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The first 10 years of Lopes’ 16-year major league career were spent with the Dodgers, and he returned to the organization in 2011 to serve as first-base coach for five years.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 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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