After months of rumored cutbacks, the rookie-level Pioneer League will transition to independent baseball. The league has been rebranded as an MLB “Partner League,” but not all is lost for Colorado minor league fans.
All could have been lost. Instead, the teams remain—and Northern Colorado has scored a seat at the table.
On Monday, MLB released a full statement on the Pioneer League’s new status. As part of the Partner League designation, MLB will offer support for a handful of league operating expenses. MLB will also implement technology to aid with player scouting, as participating players will look to sign on with a big league club.