minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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The Minnesota Wild have a new minor league affiliate, inking a deal with the Jacksonville Icemen of the ECHL.
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Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Still, the Knicks’ season ended in the next round, as the Chicago Bulls won four games to one in Michael Jordan’s first season back after taking years off to play minor league baseball.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The 20-year-old third baseman was selected 22nd overall and recently signed a $95 million, eight-year contract — the largest for a minor league player with no big league experience.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Urshela signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins in February but did not appear in the majors.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 19 May 2026
Still, the Knicks’ season ended in the next round, as the Chicago Bulls won four games to one in Michael Jordan’s first season back after taking years off to play minor league baseball.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
The 20-year-old third baseman was selected 22nd overall and recently signed a $95 million, eight-year contract — the largest for a minor league player with no big league experience.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Urshela signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins in February but did not appear in the majors.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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