minor league
noun
: a league of professional clubs in a sport other than the recognized major leagues
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From high school sports to minor league hockey to his current role covering San Antonio Spurs and the NBA's burgeoning star, Victor Wembanyama, Tom's covered nearly every angle of Texas sports, including the Dallas Cowboys, 14 Super Bowls, and the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, South Korea.
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Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2024
The Canadian became a coach of the Kraken’s minor league affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, in 2022 under head coach Bylsma.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
The Detroit Tigers held him in higher regard, however, trading front-of-the-rotation starter Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers in July for Sweeney and minor league catcher Thayron Liranzo.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Moving Up Domo has been playing professionally since 2018, making his way up the D-backs minor league system in places like the Dominican Republic, Missoula, Hillsboro, Amarillo, Reno and Salt River Fields.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2024
The Canadian became a coach of the Kraken’s minor league affiliate, the Coachella Valley Firebirds, in 2022 under head coach Bylsma.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
The Detroit Tigers held him in higher regard, however, trading front-of-the-rotation starter Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers in July for Sweeney and minor league catcher Thayron Liranzo.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Moving Up Domo has been playing professionally since 2018, making his way up the D-backs minor league system in places like the Dominican Republic, Missoula, Hillsboro, Amarillo, Reno and Salt River Fields.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Minor league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minor%20league. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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