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 Bruins might need all hands on deck, especially among the bigs with Bona, Nwuba and Mac Etienne, to try to slow down Timme, Gonzaga’s All-American forward.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 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

He got his first callup to the bigs during the COVID-shortened 2020 season after 18 Marlins players tested positive for the virus.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2022

The Nationals have always thought it better for their budding players to get regular chances in the minors than sit in the bigs.

From Washington Post • Mar. 28, 2022