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Pioneer League to become 'partner league' of the MLB


The MLB announced that the eight team Pioneer League will continue operations as a "Partner League" of the MLB starting in 2021.{ } (Photo:NBC Montana)
The MLB announced that the eight team Pioneer League will continue operations as a "Partner League" of the MLB starting in 2021. (Photo:NBC Montana)
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The MLB announced that the eight team Pioneer League will continue operations as a "Partner League" of the MLB starting in 2021.

Per a release from the MLB:

"As a Partner League, the Pioneer League will collaborate with MLB to provide organized baseball to communities throughout the Western U.S. and Canada. MLB will provide initial funding for the league’s operating expenses, as well as install scouting technology in Pioneer League ballparks to provide MLB Clubs with first-class scouting information on Pioneer League players. The agreement will also include a procedure for player transfers to MLB Clubs."

The Pioneer League joins the Atlantic League, the American Association and the Frontier League as partner leagues of the MLB.



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