minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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With no takers in the off-season, Taylor signed a minor league contract to stay in the Angels organization.
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Torres should definitely qualify at second and possibly outfield based on this year’s minor league usage.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Meantime, journeyman minor league catcher Rodolfo Durán has a home run in his first 21 plate appearances.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Meanwhile, basketball pro Giannis Antetokounmpo is all in on Milwaukee, and baseball mega fan Bill Murray supports multiple minor league teams.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Torres should definitely qualify at second and possibly outfield based on this year’s minor league usage.
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 25 May 2026
Meantime, journeyman minor league catcher Rodolfo Durán has a home run in his first 21 plate appearances.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026
Meanwhile, basketball pro Giannis Antetokounmpo is all in on Milwaukee, and baseball mega fan Bill Murray supports multiple minor league teams.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 May 2026
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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