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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Freese was a backup goalkeeper for the Philadelphia Union in Major League Soccer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Badain is president of the Athletics, the Major League Baseball team building a new stadium on the Strip, scheduled to open in 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
Ivan Toney and Morgan Rogers were among the scorers as England recorded a comprehensive 5-1 victory over the Major League Soccer side in a practice match on Thursday.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
In all of Major League Baseball, home run totals have fluctuated but gradually increased over the years, with this year’s pace running slightly ahead of last year’s.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
He played Major League Soccer for a year, though.
From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander
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