the minors

noun

US, informal

: the minor leagues of baseball

He spent his entire career in the minors.

Examples of the minors in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

McClatchy News is not identifying the suspect to protect the identity of the minors involved. —Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024

The ball almost hit Ormes’ son and the minors told police Ormes became angry and started following them around the store. —Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024

Daulton Jefferies, who had a strong spring returning from his second Tommy John surgery, was reassigned to the minors. —Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024

What does this mean for the quality catchers behind Smith in the minors, such as Dalton Rushing and Diego Cartaya? —Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024

Two young shortstops who assuredly will begin the season in the minors are scuffling at the plate, too. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024

First baseman Troy Johnston -- the Marlins’ best offensive player in the minors last season — is hitting 4 for 9. —Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024

Next in line Tolbert will likely start in the minors this season. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024

Five women accepted assistance and all of the minors were taken into protective custody, the release from the state police said. —Remington Miller, arkansasonline.com, 26 Feb. 2024