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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The need for coverage at first base opened the door for Mancini to return to the big leagues for the first time since 2023.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Brayan Bello wanted to work through his immense struggles in the big leagues.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The Mets‘ rookie right fielder officially arrived in the big leagues on Opening Day with a bang and a dead bird, but as the team struggled in April and May, so too did Benge.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
The eight-time All-Star spent 21 seasons in the big leagues, 20 of those with the Braves.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Brayan Bello wanted to work through his immense struggles in the big leagues.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
The Mets‘ rookie right fielder officially arrived in the big leagues on Opening Day with a bang and a dead bird, but as the team struggled in April and May, so too did Benge.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 7 June 2026
The eight-time All-Star spent 21 seasons in the big leagues, 20 of those with the Braves.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
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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. 2026.
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