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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Between 2020 and 2025, Dodger Stadium had more home runs than any other major league park, although this year’s total is lagging behind last year’s pace.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
Dating to Yamamoto’s previous start, against the Angels, he retired 45 straight batters, one shy of the major league record set by Yusmeiro Petit in 2014.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026
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
“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 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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