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Broadway is the big leagues, and for big bucks theatergoers expect professionalism.
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For the first time in a summer transfer window, spending on new signings by England’s top 20 clubs outstripped that of those in the other four big leagues — Serie A, La Liga, the Bundesliga and Ligue 1 — combined.
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In his startling, sudden rise from making his pro debut at the High-A level in April, to his big league debut last week, Tolle has thrown 97 innings across 19 starts and one relief appearance in 2025.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
This is Kershaw’s 18th big league season.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Devanney was called up to the majors by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday and made his first big league appearance Sunday at Fenway Park against the Red Sox.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
In his startling, sudden rise from making his pro debut at the High-A level in April, to his big league debut last week, Tolle has thrown 97 innings across 19 starts and one relief appearance in 2025.
—Jon Vankin, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
This is Kershaw’s 18th big league season.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Devanney was called up to the majors by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday and made his first big league appearance Sunday at Fenway Park against the Red Sox.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
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“Big league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/big%20league. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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