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.
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 local team and baseball's top prospects with Minor League Baseball's official mobile app. The free MiLB app offers fans a chance to follow teams, discover upcoming promotions and events at their local ballpark, purchase and manage tickets, and follow the action on the field with live-game updates, scores, video highlights, news and more. The app is available on 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 games
Watch more than 7,000 games featuring some of the top prospects in Major League Baseball and games involving affiliates from every MLB club. Fans can watch Minor League games on desktop or in the MiLB 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