minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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The Texas Rangers signed Espinal to a minor league contract just a few weeks after the Dodgers outrighted him to the minors.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Atlanta signed Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal in their ongoing search for offense.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
The lefty, who is in his first minor league season, is known for his arm slot — reminiscent of Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale, and an electric slider.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The exemption continues for certain other topics, including minor league baseball, the amateur draft, franchise relocation and ownership sales.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
Atlanta signed Andrew McCutchen to a minor league deal in their ongoing search for offense.
—
ABC News,
3 July 2026
The lefty, who is in his first minor league season, is known for his arm slot — reminiscent of Atlanta Braves ace Chris Sale, and an electric slider.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
The exemption continues for certain other topics, including minor league baseball, the amateur draft, franchise relocation and ownership sales.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 July 2026
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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