the bigs

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The biggest problem is with the bigs, a lack of rim protection forcing Cronin increasingly to go with smaller lineups in recent games.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

The 39% clip also was tops in the bigs.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 26, 2023

Entering his sophomore season, some wondered whether Maryland forward Julian Reese could hold his own among the bigs of the Big Ten.

From Washington Times • Jan. 25, 2023

The next winter, the Nationals used the same strategy with lefty reliever Sam Clay, signing him to a major league deal despite Clay having never thrown a pitch in the bigs.

From Washington Post • Jan. 23, 2023

Guerrero leads the majors with four homers in six games after topping the bigs with 48 last season.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 13, 2022