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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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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

Ferris arrived at Cubs minor league camp in early January 2024, ready to get to work.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

The Kings politely declined interviews on anything related to a salary cap, since they own the minor league ballpark in Sacramento that temporarily houses the Athletics.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

The official name of Long Beach’s new minor league baseball team was announced Tuesday along with the name of its “alter ego”: the Long Beach Regulators.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 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