After losing an entire season last year due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Minor League play returns in 2021, albeit with some changes. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, that has amounted to the Great Lakes Loons becoming their High-A affiliate and Rancho Cucamonga Quakes now Low-A.
Professional Development League (PDL) is being operated by Major League Baseball, and includes a total of 179 teams across 17 leagues in 43 states and four provinces. Including the Arizona and Gulf Coast Leagues, there are 209 teams across 19 leagues in 44 states and four provinces.
Opening Day of the 2021 Minor League season is this week, with the Loons beginning play Tuesday.