THE MINOR LEAGUES
About
Teams & Leagues
With 120 teams and and 11 leagues around the U.S. and Canada, Minor League Baseball reaches millions of baseball fans each season.
Minor League Baseball consists of 120 full-season affiliated teams across the U.S. and Canada and serves as a developmental system for Major League Baseball. MiLB, founded in 1901, is headquartered in New York and operates additional rookie leagues in Arizona, Florida and the Dominican Republic each summer.
Full-season MiLB teams are spread out across four levels: Triple-A, Double-A, High-A and Single-A. Players in the Minors are typically scouted by Major League organizations during their high school and college careers before being selected in the MLB Draft or signing as undrafted free agents and international free agents. Players are assigned by MLB teams to Minor League affiliates -- there are no open tryouts for Minor League Baseball or its teams. Games are available to watch on MiLB.TV.
FAQs
Find the answer you're looking for in our Frequently Asked Questions -- from on-field rules to stat abbreviations to using MiLB.TV, we've got you covered.
History
Learn how Minor League Baseball took root in America, along with some of the amazing achievements that have taken place since its formation in 1901.
Customer Service
Have a technical, mobile billing or subscription inquiry? Contact MiLB.com's customer support.
Map & Tickets
Ready for a road trip? See all where all 120 full-season affiliated Minor League teams are located on the map across the U.S. and Canada and find ticket information for each.
MiLB app
Stay connected to your favorite teams and players with Minor League Baseball's official mobile app. The free MiLB app offers live games, video highlights, breaking news, stats, scores and more for iOS and Android devices.
Shop
MiLBStore.com is Minor League Baseball's official online shop, featuring officially-licensed products from teams across the Minors with brands like New Era, Nike, '47 and OT Sports. From authentic on-field jerseys to fitted caps, you can dress like a pro.
Watch MiLB.TV
Watch more than 6,500 games featuring some of the top prospects in Major League Baseball, with more than 95% of broadcasts available in high definition and games involving affiliates from every MLB club. Fans can watch MiLB.TV on desktop or on the go with the MiLB First Pitch app.
Umpires
The job of a professional baseball umpire requires quick thinking, common sense and confidence. When the ball is in play, the umpire sees the action, assesses the situation, and makes the call -- all in a matter of seconds. Think you have what it takes? Major League Baseball runs umpire development camps and hosts free one-day umpire clinics. Learn more
About Minor League Baseball
Diversity
In 2009, Minor League Baseball laid the foundation for a comprehensive initiative designed to diversify the industry by addressing racial and gender diversity within ownership groups, executive management teams, employment and more.
Licensing
Minor League Baseball licensing offers a wide range of products and promotional opportunities for retailers through experienced licensing partners, appealing logos and accessible team assets.
Jobs in MiLB
Are you looking for employment in affiliated baseball? Professional Baseball Employment Opportunities™ (PBEO®) is the Official Employment Service of Minor League Baseball™.
Charities
Minor League Baseball and its clubs celebrate a long history of supporting charitable organizations. Collectively, MiLB teams and leagues donate more than $30 million annually to local organizations and national charity partners.
Awards
Learn which teams and individuals have been recognized by Minor League Baseball for their achievements over the years, both on and off the field.
Careers at MiLB Office
The Minor League Baseball National office resides in sunny Saint Petersburg, Florida. We offer challenging work, feed off of each other's passion and encourage continuous personal and professional development.
Our Values
In 2016, Minor League Baseball announced the creation of the MiLB CommUNITY initiative to urge fans to take action in their local communities and to promote unity.
Women in Baseball
The Women in Baseball Leadership Committee is composed of women from the Minor League Baseball office and meets regularly to create programming and initiatives, discuss topics relevant to women in sports and help build comradery among women in the baseball industry.
Partnerships with MiLB
MiLB collaborates with brands to create impactful, solution-driven partnerships that drive value for partners. The massive footprint of 160 Clubs in 42 states provides brands the valuable opportunity to reach a fully engaged fan base from coast to coast.
Umpires
Minor League Baseball Umpire Development is the entity which is responsible for the training, evaluation, and recommendation for promotion, retention, or release of all umpires in the Minor League Baseball system throughout the United States and Canada.