the majors
noun
US, informal
: the major leagues of baseball
As a boy, he dreamed of playing in the majors.
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That’s not only because of the addition of the ace Peralta, but because the Mets have sky-high hopes for what McLean can accomplish over a full season in the majors.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Sasaki has identified mechanical issues, but management believes his elite talent can flourish in the majors rather than Triple-A development.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Angels have gotten some of the worst production in the majors at second and third for two years in a row.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Over a 15-year period from 2005-20, the Cardinals were second only to the Dodgers in rotation ERA in the majors.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Mar. 2026
Sasaki has identified mechanical issues, but management believes his elite talent can flourish in the majors rather than Triple-A development.
—Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
The Angels have gotten some of the worst production in the majors at second and third for two years in a row.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
Over a 15-year period from 2005-20, the Cardinals were second only to the Dodgers in rotation ERA in the majors.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
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“The majors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20majors. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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