major league
noun
either of the two top-tier baseball leagues (the American League and theNational League ) that are organized under and regulated by MLB.
major leagues
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pluralof major league.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Their rotation led the major leagues with a 3.30 ERA, despite Fried, longtime ace Gerrit Cole and star lefty Carlos Rodón all missing time with injuries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Up first for the Phillies is Kyle Schwarber, a 230-pound bruiser who is close to setting the single-season strikeout record—and also happens to be the most prodigious home-run hitter in the major leagues.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The first deaf player to excel in the major leagues was Billy “Dummy” Hoy, an outfielder who debuted for the Washington Nationals in 1888.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Only Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone, who has led the Spanish side since December 2011, has been in charge of a club for longer across Europe's five major leagues.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
I wondered if America really got into the war, if they would close down the major leagues.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
