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minor-league

[mahy-ner leeg] / ˈmaɪ nər ˈlig /
ADJECTIVE
minor
Synonyms
WEAK
accessory below the mark bush-league casual dependent dinky inconsequential inconsiderable inferior junior lesser light low lower minus negligible paltry petty piddling second-string secondary slight small small-fry small-time smaller subaltern subordinate subsidiary tacky trifling trivial two-bit unimportant younger
NOUN
professional sports team not belonging to the major league
Synonyms
WEAK
bush league bushes junior league junior varsity minors triple-A
minor league
NOUN
professional sports team not belonging to the major league
Synonyms
WEAK
bush league bushes junior league junior varsity minors triple-A

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It led to him getting taken off the Reds’ 40-man roster at the end of last season and sent to triple-A Louisville — a minor league assignment he rejected, making him a free agent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

He signed with the Dodgers on Feb. 16 on a minor league deal with an invite to spring training.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Additionally, Greg likes nuts and cocoa, can toss a penny into a jar from across a room, and played minor league hockey, which will put him back on skates here.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

Left-hander Jackson Ferris, the Dodgers’ minor league pitcher of the year in 2024, will start Sunday’s game against the San Diego Padres at the Peoria Sports Complex.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

I understand the demanding schedule of minor league baseball, but I also realize that I might not get a second chance to sign if I go to college.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers