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major-league

[mey-jer leeg] / ˈmeɪ dʒər ˈlig /
NOUN
main sports league
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ADJECTIVE
relating to major leagues
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major league
NOUN
main sports league
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Rookie Ryan Ward, in his fourth major league game, made the sliding catch.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Justin Wrobleski gives up one hit over seven innings and strikes out nine in the best start of his major league career in the Dodgers’ 4-2 win.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 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

Ward made his major league debut Sunday, collecting two hits and driving in a run.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Lawes also invited major league baseball teams into prison to play against the Mutual Welfare League team, the Black Sheep.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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