Earlier this week, MLB announced its new structure for the minor leagues. With four main levels, each composed of exactly 30 teams (one per MLB team), there’s more of a balance than before. The restructuring of the minors also means that some previous rivalries will be broken up, while new ones will form within the new divisions. The new minor league schedule will also feature 142 games for Triple-A teams and 120 games for the Double-A and Class A sqauds. Let’s compare, team by team, how the old and new divisions stack up.
First, let’s look at the new Triple-A setup.