The minor leagues already got a makeover during the offseason. Many affiliate clubs were swapped around to new major league parent teams, and a few leagues even switched levels.
The process took its next step on Friday, as the whole system was realigned into new leagues and divisions. Gone are the Pacific Coast League and the Texas League, and in their place are Triple-A West and Double-A Central. Click here to see the full listings.
We already knew the identity of the A’s four affiliates, but now they have been placed in leagues and divisions.