the big leagues
plural noun
US
: the two highest U.S. baseball leagues (the American League and the National League)
He always dreamed of playing in the big leagues.
—often used figurativelyShe's moving up to the big leagues in the television industry.
She's in the big leagues now, working for a major law firm in a large city.
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Cameron, too, has proven to be a capable starting pitcher in the big leagues.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Crawford could eliminate the need for a CF platoon if his unbelievable reverse splits carry over to the big leagues.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The Yankees may have taken a bit of a lead in pitch development overall, as seen by this possible advantage in the big leagues as well as what’s happening in the minors.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Jackson hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since, though two months ago the Bravos de León of the Mexican League signed him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
Crawford could eliminate the need for a CF platoon if his unbelievable reverse splits carry over to the big leagues.
—Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The Yankees may have taken a bit of a lead in pitch development overall, as seen by this possible advantage in the big leagues as well as what’s happening in the minors.
—Eno Sarris, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Jackson hasn’t pitched in the big leagues since, though two months ago the Bravos de León of the Mexican League signed him.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 28 May 2025
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“The big leagues.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20big%20leagues. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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