minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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Kennedy, who signed a minor league deal with the Giants this offseason, has primarily played third base during his professional career but also has a good amount of experience at first and second base.
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Manager Warren Schaeffer said there was never any thought about pushing Feltner past six innings after Feltner made just two minor league rehab starts.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Jonah Cox has hit his way from the ninth spot in a minor league batting order to a call up to the Major Leagues.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Kings draw well in attendance despite making the playoffs just once in the last 20 years and the River Cats have led minor league baseball in attendance 10 times in 26 seasons, as stakeholders speaking in Thursday’s expansion bid announcement pointed out.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
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Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Manager Warren Schaeffer said there was never any thought about pushing Feltner past six innings after Feltner made just two minor league rehab starts.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
Jonah Cox has hit his way from the ninth spot in a minor league batting order to a call up to the Major Leagues.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The Kings draw well in attendance despite making the playoffs just once in the last 20 years and the River Cats have led minor league baseball in attendance 10 times in 26 seasons, as stakeholders speaking in Thursday’s expansion bid announcement pointed out.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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