minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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With failures and injuries leaving Kingery unproductive and minor league simply roster filler.
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Sam Blum, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Since, the Angels have been quiet, aside from minor league signings and a couple minor trades.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Murphy played in the Chicago Cubs minor league system for five years before retiring, in part due to injuries.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
LaRue spent the last three years as a Houston Astros minor league strength and conditioning coach.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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Sam Blum, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Since, the Angels have been quiet, aside from minor league signings and a couple minor trades.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Murphy played in the Chicago Cubs minor league system for five years before retiring, in part due to injuries.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
LaRue spent the last three years as a Houston Astros minor league strength and conditioning coach.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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