U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York is reaching out to help dozens of minor league baseball teams, including four in his home state, that could lose their Major League Baseball affiliation.
The MLB has not released its final plan yet, but officials say they may reassign the teams to a new independent league to save money, improve facilities and boost players’ pay.
“While negotiations are still ongoing, I am urging the MLB to immediately step up to the plate, halt this plan and sit down with community leaders and local stakeholders on the ground and minor league baseball to hear them out on their potential concerns.”
Schumer says the teams play an important role in the regional economy. He’s concerned the minor league teams will face lower turnout and reduced revenues without their MLB affiliation.
