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'''Minor League Baseball''' (MiLB) is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB) and help prepare players to join major league teams. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses. Most are members of the umbrella organization formally known as National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (NAPBL), which operates under the Commissioner of Baseball within the scope of organized baseball. Several leagues, known as independent baseball leagues, have no official links to Major League Baseball. | |||
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Revision as of 14:21, 15 October 2020
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) is a hierarchy of professional baseball leagues in the Americas that compete at levels below Major League Baseball (MLB) and help prepare players to join major league teams. All of the minor leagues are operated as independent businesses. Most are members of the umbrella organization formally known as National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues (NAPBL), which operates under the Commissioner of Baseball within the scope of organized baseball. Several leagues, known as independent baseball leagues, have no official links to Major League Baseball.
Current teams
| Major League Club | Level | Affiliate | City | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | AAA | Iowa Cubs | Des Moines, Iowa | Principal Park (1992-present) Sec Taylor Stadium (1969-91) |
| Houston Astros | AAA | Round Rock Express | Round Rock, Texas | Dell Diamond (2000-present) |
| Minnesota Twins | AAA | Rochester Red Wings | Rochester, New York | Frontier Field (1997-present) Silver Stadium (1929-96) Bay Street Ball Grounds (1908-28) Culver Field (1899-1907) |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | Indianapolis, Indiana | Victory Field (1996-present) Bush Stadium (1931-96) |
| Toronto Blue Jays | AAA | Buffalo Bisons | Buffalo, New York | Sahlen Field (1988-present) War Memorial Stadium (1979-87) |
Defunct teams
| Team | Years Active | Level | City | Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary Cannons | 1985-2002 | AAA | Calgary, Alberta | Foothills Stadium |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1896-1967 | AAA | Toronto, Ontario | Maple Leaf Stadium (1926-67) Hanlan's Point Stadium (1897-1900; 1908-25) Diamond Park (1901-07,1909) Sunlight Park (1886-97) Jarvis Street Lacrosse Grounds (1885) |
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