minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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That would leave one spot for Domínguez or Oswaldo Cabrera, who both have minor league options.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
James Van Der Beek was born March 8, 1977, in Connecticut to mom Melinda, a dancer and gymnastics teacher, and dad James, a former minor league baseball pitcher.
—Ale Russian, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The Angels also have a handful of similar fliers in camp on minor league deals.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Some non-roster relievers to watch on the outset of camp include lefty Alec Gamboa, who is coming off a strong season in Korea, as well as righty Kyle Keller, who reportedly signed with the Red Sox on a minor league deal earlier this week after a solid four-year run in Japan.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
James Van Der Beek was born March 8, 1977, in Connecticut to mom Melinda, a dancer and gymnastics teacher, and dad James, a former minor league baseball pitcher.
—Ale Russian, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
The Angels also have a handful of similar fliers in camp on minor league deals.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Some non-roster relievers to watch on the outset of camp include lefty Alec Gamboa, who is coming off a strong season in Korea, as well as righty Kyle Keller, who reportedly signed with the Red Sox on a minor league deal earlier this week after a solid four-year run in Japan.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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