Minor League Baseball
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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.
All MiLB teams
Active teams
| Major League Club | Level | Affiliate | City | Home Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Cubs | AAA | Iowa Cubs | Des Moines, Iowa | Principal Park (1992-present) |
| Cleveland Indians | AA | Akron RubberDucks | Akron, Ohio | Canal Park (1997-present) |
| Houston Astros | AAA | Round Rock Express | Round Rock, Texas | Dell Diamond (2000-present) |
| Kansas City Royals | AAA | Omaha Storm Chasers | Papillion, Nebraska | Werner Park (2011-present) |
| Minnesota Twins | AAA | Rochester Red Wings | Rochester, New York | Frontier Field (1997-present) |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | AAA | Indianapolis Indians | Indianapolis, Indiana | Victory Field (1996-present) |
| Toronto Blue Jays | AAA | Buffalo Bisons | Buffalo, New York | Sahlen Field (1988-present) |
| Washington Nationals | AAA | Fresno Grizzlies | Fresno, California | Chukchansi Park (2002-present) |
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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