The Pioneer League, an eight-team loop of formerly affiliated minor-league ballclubs, is taking shape in Commissioner Rob Manfred’s Baseball One environment. Of course, a few of the important specifics are still a bit on the vague side. This is very on-brand for Manfred, who has yet to announce whether the 2021 MLB season will have across-the-board DH the week teams have to tender contracts.
More official news this morning:
The Pioneer League has been designated as an MLB partner league. Basically, the Pioneer League becomes independent with MLB ties.
Billings, Grand Junction, Great Falls, Idaho Falls, Missoula, Ogden, Northern Colorado (Orem) and Rocky Mountain.