the majors

noun

US, informal
: the major leagues of baseball
As a boy, he dreamed of playing in the majors.

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Their five All-Star selections ties the Atlanta Braves and Philadelphia Phillies for the most in the majors. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 As of Saturday, the 27-year-old first baseman was sixth in the majors in homers. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026 With the help of Washington, Arraez hasn’t just become a serviceable defender, but has been one of the best defenders in the majors this season. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026 Of course, Fedko will take even a tenuous spot on the margin of the majors over the alternative, after six seasons, 457 games in the minor leagues. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for the majors

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