The Triple-A West is a 10-team Minor League Baseball league that will begin operating in the United States in 2021.[1] Along with the Triple-A East, it is one of two leagues playing at the Triple-A level, which is one grade below Major League Baseball (MLB). The league, which will later receive a formal name,[2] was created in 2021 in conjunction with MLB's reorganization of the minor leagues.[1] The league is made up of nine teams formerly of the Pacific Coast League and one from the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.
Current teams
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Teams timeline
Former Pacific Coast League teams
Nine current league teams were placed in the Triple-A West from the Pacific Coast League.[3]
- Albuquerque Isotopes (2003–present)
- El Paso Chihuahuas (2014–present)
- Las Vegas Stars (1983–2000) → Las Vegas 51s (2001–2018) → Las Vegas Aviators (2019–present)
- Oklahoma City 89ers (1962–1997) → Oklahoma RedHawks (1998–2008) → Oklahoma City RedHawks (2009–2014) → Oklahoma City Dodgers (2015–present)
- Reno Aces (2009–present)
- Round Rock Express (2000–present)
- Sacramento River Cats (2000–present)
- Salt Lake Buzz (1994–2000) → Salt Lake Stingers (2001–2005) → Salt Lake Bees (2006–present)
- Tacoma Giants (1960–1965) → Tacoma Cubs (1966–1971) → Tacoma Twins (1972–1977) → Tacoma Yankees (1978) → Tacoma Tugs (1979) → Tacoma Tigers (1980–1994) → Tacoma Rainiers (1995–present)
Former Atlantic League teams
One current league team was placed in the Triple-A West from the independent Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[4]
- Sugar Land Skeeters (2012–present)
See also
References
- ^ a b Mayo, Jonathan (February 12, 2021). "MLB Announces New Minors Teams, Leagues". Major League Baseball. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Blum, Ronald (February 12, 2021). "Minor Leagues Get a Reset With 120-Team Regional Alignment". WHIO. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Pacific Coast League (AAA) Encyclopedia and History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "Atlantic League (Independent) Encyclopedia and History". Baseball-Reference. Sports Reference. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
