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Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Indians, Triple-A International League baseball team and Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate since 2005. Founded 1902, second-oldest MiLB franchise, longest continuous team name, home at Victory Field since 1996.
International League
International League, one of two Triple-A minor leagues (briefly Triple-A East since 2021), 20 teams, tracing to the 1884 Eastern League; champions win the Governors' Cup.
Jackson Flora
Jackson Reed Flora (born 2005) is an American right-handed pitcher drafted 4th overall in the 2026 MLB Draft by the San Francisco Giants out of UC Santa Barbara, the 2026 National Pitcher of the Year.
Jacob Lombard
Jacob Lombard (born 2007) is a shortstop drafted 14th overall in 2026 by the Miami Marlins out of Gulliver Prep; son of George Lombard Sr., brother of George Lombard Jr.; signed $5 million.
Jesús Made
Jesús Made (Jesús Alexander Made), Dominican shortstop born 2007, signed by the Milwaukee Brewers for $950,000 in January 2024; DSL debut star, three-level 2025 climber, and MLB.com's No. 1 overall prospect in May 2026 at Double-A Biloxi.
JoJo Parker
JoJo Parker (Joseph Paul Parker, born 2006) is a shortstop drafted eighth overall in 2025 by the Toronto Blue Jays from Purvis High, Mississippi; Gatorade state player of the year, Blue Jays' top prospect, High-A Vancouver.
Jupiter Hammerheads
Jupiter Hammerheads: Miami Marlins Single-A Florida State League team in Jupiter, Florida, sharing Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium with the Palm Beach Cardinals; founded 1998, FSL champions in 2023 and 2026.
Justin Lebron
Justin Lebron (born Nov. 3, 2004, Bronx, NY) is a shortstop drafted 18th overall by the Cincinnati Reds in 2026 out of Alabama; a .327 career college hitter with 66 steals, signed for $4,997,500.
Knoxville Smokies
Knoxville Smokies, Chicago Cubs Double-A Southern League team in Knoxville, Tennessee, at Covenant Health Park since 2025; also Tennessee Smokies 2000-2024, nickname used since 1925.
Lakeland Flying Tigers
Lakeland Flying Tigers, Detroit Tigers Single-A Florida State League affiliate in Lakeland, Florida, playing at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium since 1966; renamed from Lakeland Tigers in 2007 to honor the WWII AVG pilots and the Lakeland School of Aeronautics.
Leo De Vries
Leo De Vries (Leodalis De Vries), born 2006 in Azua, Dominican Republic, is a switch-hitting Athletics shortstop and top MLB prospect; signed by San Diego for $4.2 million in 2024, traded for Mason Miller in 2025, had right shoulder surgery in September 2026.
List of Minor League Baseball leagues and teams
Minor League Baseball leagues and teams: since 2021, 120 affiliated clubs in 11 leagues (International, Pacific Coast, Eastern, Southern, Texas, Midwest, Northwest, South Atlantic, California, Carolina, Florida State) under MLB's Professional Development League, plus partner leagues.
Memphis Redbirds
Memphis Redbirds, Triple-A International League baseball team in Memphis, Tennessee; St. Louis Cardinals affiliate since 1998, plays at AutoZone Park (opened 2000), league champions 2000, 2009, 2017, 2018.
Midland RockHounds
Midland RockHounds: Double-A Texas League baseball team in Midland, Texas, Athletics affiliate since 1999; formerly Midland Cubs (1972-84) and Midland Angels (1985-98); plays at Momentum Bank Ballpark, opened 2002; 2007 John H. Johnson President's Award winner.
Minor League Baseball
Minor League Baseball (MiLB), founded 1901, is the governing body for 120 MLB-affiliated minor league teams in the U.S. and Canada, restructured under MLB control in 2021.
Montgomery Biscuits
Montgomery Biscuits, Double-A Southern League (South Division) team in Montgomery, Alabama, Tampa Bay Rays affiliate since 2004; plays at Riverwalk Stadium, won league titles 2006 and 2007, owned by OnDeck Partners since December 2025.
Nashville Sounds
Nashville Sounds, Triple-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers at First Horizon Park in Nashville, Tennessee. Founded 1978 as a Double-A Southern League expansion club; won 2005 PCL championship and 2022 MiLB Organization of the Year.
New Britain Rock Cats
New Britain Rock Cats, Double-A Eastern League team in New Britain, Connecticut (1997-2015), Twins then Rockies affiliate, played at 6,146-seat New Britain Stadium, 2001 co-champions, became Hartford Yard Goats.
New Hampshire Fisher Cats
New Hampshire Fisher Cats, Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays in Manchester, New Hampshire. Founded 1994 in New Haven, relocated 2003; Eastern League titles in 2004, 2011, 2014, and 2018 at Delta Dental Stadium.
New Orleans Baby Cakes
New Orleans Baby Cakes, Triple-A Pacific Coast League team in Metairie, Louisiana, 2017-2019, Miami Marlins affiliate, renamed from the Zephyrs after the king cake baby; relocated to become the Wichita Wind Surge.
Oklahoma City Comets
Oklahoma City Comets, formerly the OKC Dodgers, RedHawks, and 89ers: Triple-A Pacific Coast League affiliate of the Los Angeles Dodgers since 2015, named for Mickey Mantle, the 'Commerce Comet'; plays at 9,000-seat Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark.
Omaha Storm Chasers
Omaha Storm Chasers: Triple-A International League baseball team in Papillion, Nebraska, Kansas City Royals affiliate since 1969; renamed from Omaha Royals in 2011, plays at Werner Park, eight league championships including 2024 IL title.
Ontario Tower Buzzers
Ontario Tower Buzzers: Single-A California League baseball team in Ontario, California, Los Angeles Dodgers affiliate debuting 2026 at ONT Field, aviation- and Top Gun-themed, successor to the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes franchise rights.
Pacific Coast League
Pacific Coast League (PCL), Triple-A minor baseball league founded 1903; played as Triple-A West in 2021, name restored 2022; 10 teams, two divisions; once called the third major league.
Rainiel Rodríguez
Rainiel Rodríguez, Dominican catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals organization; signed for $300,000 in 2024, Cardinals' No. 1 prospect and MLB Pipeline No. 10, hit .328 with 23 home runs at Double-A Springfield in 2026.
Reading Fightin Phils
Reading Fightin Phils (R-Phils, Fightins), Double-A Eastern League affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies since 1967, tied for MiLB's longest affiliation; play at 1951 FirstEnergy Stadium, Reading, PA; 2026 league champions.
Rickey Hill
Rickey Glen Hill (born 1956, Fort Worth, Texas) is a former minor league outfielder/first baseman who played 1975-1978 in the Montreal Expos organization despite a degenerative spinal disease; never reached MLB; subject of the 2023 film The Hill.
Rochester Red Wings
Rochester Red Wings, Triple-A International League team in Rochester, NY, Washington Nationals affiliate since 2021; established 1899, oldest continually operating Minor League club, 20 championships including the 2026 IL title.
Rocket City Trash Pandas
Rocket City Trash Pandas: Double-A Southern League baseball team in Madison, Alabama, Los Angeles Angels affiliate, relocated Mobile BayBears, plays at Toyota Field, 2026 Southern League champions.
Sacramento River Cats
Sacramento River Cats, Triple-A Pacific Coast League affiliate of the San Francisco Giants at Sutter Health Park, West Sacramento; moved from Vancouver Canadians in 2000; three Triple-A titles; shared with the Athletics 2025-27.