the minors
noun
US, informal
: the minor leagues of baseball
He spent his entire career in the minors.
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Evidence shows planned meeting Prosecutors say cell phone geolocation and call records showed Campbell left his home in Anson and drove about 30 minutes to an Abilene hotel to meet the minors.
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
However, a dominant run in the minors — coupled with the Royals’ desire to infuse life into their beleaguered offense — necessitated a move.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Called up May 13 from the minors, Bolte connected on a 1-1 changeup from Robert Gasser and sent it 446 feet to right-center field to give the A's a 3-2 lead in the second inning.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Back in the minors, Meckler dealt with injuries in 2024 and 2025.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
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Doug Myers, CBS News, 11 June 2026
However, a dominant run in the minors — coupled with the Royals’ desire to infuse life into their beleaguered offense — necessitated a move.
—Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
Called up May 13 from the minors, Bolte connected on a 1-1 changeup from Robert Gasser and sent it 446 feet to right-center field to give the A's a 3-2 lead in the second inning.
—ABC News, 10 June 2026
Back in the minors, Meckler dealt with injuries in 2024 and 2025.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
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“The minors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20minors. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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