42 Minor League Baseball Teams Could Be Eliminated By MLB.<br />Major League Baseball's wild proposal was <br />first reported by 'The New York Times.'.<br />The proposal would cut the number of <br />minor league jobs by roughly 25 percent.<br />The idea comes amidst pressure to increase the <br />pay and improve the conditions of players.<br />More than 40 million fans attended minor league games for the 15th straight season in 2019.<br />There was a 2.6% increase in attendance compared to 2018.<br />If all 42 minor league teams were cut, many fans would lose their access to professional baseball.<br />Some local fans are more than a 12-hour drive <br />to the nearest MLB city.<br />The minor leagues are the only logical way <br />for these fans to connect to the sport
