minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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Austin has been home to minor league teams, including the current Texas Stars, Dallas' AHL affiliate, who play in one of the city's suburbs.
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Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Tirotta, possessing upper-level minor league experience and versatility, aligns with the Phillies' strategy of acquiring players capable of playing multiple infield positions and providing right-handed power.
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Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.
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Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Meneses, 34, excelled in Triple-A this season after signing a minor league deal with the A’s in the offseason.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Tirotta, possessing upper-level minor league experience and versatility, aligns with the Phillies' strategy of acquiring players capable of playing multiple infield positions and providing right-handed power.
—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
While the Athletics hosted the Angels in Sacramento, their Single-A affiliate minor league team, Stockton Ports, hosted lots of dads who were excited to take their kids, young and grown, out to the ball game.
—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
Meneses, 34, excelled in Triple-A this season after signing a minor league deal with the A’s in the offseason.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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