the minors
noun
US, informal
: the minor leagues of baseball
He spent his entire career in the minors.
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After playing baseball in college and a short stint in the minors, Jerry Lewis started his own business to help other aspiring entrepreneurs, particularly those who had been incarcerated or in gangs, to launch their own companies, his son said.
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
This year, Vásquez is out of options and can’t go to the minors without being exposed to waivers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
With Gil heading to the minors, Boone told reporters on Tuesday that Jake Bird, Brent Headrick and Rule 5 Draft pick Cade Winquest won the final spots in the bullpen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Konnor Griffin , a 19-year-old, likely isn’t long for the minors, giving Pirates fans hope that the club can capitalize on their remaining years with Paul Skenes.
—D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
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Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
This year, Vásquez is out of options and can’t go to the minors without being exposed to waivers.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
With Gil heading to the minors, Boone told reporters on Tuesday that Jake Bird, Brent Headrick and Rule 5 Draft pick Cade Winquest won the final spots in the bullpen.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
Konnor Griffin , a 19-year-old, likely isn’t long for the minors, giving Pirates fans hope that the club can capitalize on their remaining years with Paul Skenes.
—D.j. Short, NBC news, 25 Mar. 2026
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“The minors.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20minors. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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