https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/page/290/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/player-appearances-kernels-reading-program-r3566/Author’s Note: Thank you for checking out this story. My name is Mat Batts and I hope to bring you some stories and insight from the minor league lifestyle here on Twins Daily throughout the season. This will be my second season (first full) in the Twins organization and my second stint here in Ce...3566Fri, 17 Apr 2015 17:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/jake-mauer-on-advanced-statistics-shifts-and-platoons-r3564/Earlier this week, I enjoyed the three-game, home-opening series in Cedar Rapids. It’s always enjoyable to watch the young players develop and see their improvement and success going forward. On Monday afternoon, I was able to enjoy a twenty-minute one-on-one interview with Kernels manager Jake Ma...3564Fri, 17 Apr 2015 06:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-416-starters-give-games-away-r3563/The Twins surprised everyone and won on Thursday afternoon, taking two out of three against the Royals to win their first series of the year. Down on the farm, things did not go as well with every affiliate in action taking the loss. RED WINGS REPORT Rochester 7, Pawtucket PawSox 8 Box Score Desp...3563Fri, 17 Apr 2015 03:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/how-tall-is-too-tall-how-old-is-too-old-part-1-r3558/Last month, when Twins pitching prospect Alex Meyer was taken off of the spring training roster, Twins Manager Paul Molitor was asked if Meyer being 25 years old and in the minors was a concern. “Not to me,” replied Molitor. “Just different people at different times. Sometimes different body types...3558Thu, 16 Apr 2015 04:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-415-wins-and-extras-r3560/The organization-wide success of the minor league affiliates continued on Wednesday with two wins and two extra-inning losses. There had been some questions on Monday about why Adrian Salcedo - and not Alex Wimmers - was making the start for Chattanooga. Well, it turns out the Lookouts were going...3560Thu, 16 Apr 2015 02:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/the-next-twins-2015-r3530/Even though the Twins lost Monday, it’s hard not to be excited for baseball. The start of the baseball season means summer is just around the corner, and the prospect of spending afternoons and evenings at Target Field gets me all giddy, even if the Opening Day roster doesn’t. You see, despite th...3530Wed, 15 Apr 2015 09:28:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-414-kernels-keep-kruisin39-r3556/Cedar Rapids – The Kernels completed their second sweep of the season tonight in Cedar Rapids to improve to 6-0 on the young season. The team’s eight runs was one more than their season average coming into the game. They are playing very good defense, and getting some good pitching as well. Though...3556Wed, 15 Apr 2015 03:49:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/kernels-nuggets-jorge-and-the-hitters-shine-r3554/On Monday night in Cedar Rapids, the Kernels topped the Beloit Snappers by a score of 9-0. With the win, they improve to 5-0 on the young season. As has been the case throughout the first five games, the Kernels had a perfect combination of strong pitching and big hitting. Here are some notes fro...3554Tue, 14 Apr 2015 15:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-413-hicks-and-buxton-power-wins-r3551/Minnesota's home opener was sure depressing but luckily all the Twins minor league affiliates picked up the slack on Monday. There were some big games from some big names so fans can turn their frown upside down with a look down on the farm. To celebrate the start of the minor league season, we a...3551Tue, 14 Apr 2015 05:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/get-to-know-kernels-of-zach-granite-r3548/On Saturday in Kane County, Zach Granite hit a single. Only he didn’t see it as a single and hustled to second, beating the throw fairly easily for a double. A couple of pitches later, Nick Gordon bunted for a hit and was barely thrown out at first base. Granite advanced to third base, but he didn...3548Tue, 14 Apr 2015 02:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/kernels-win-in-home-opener-r3545/Last night at Perfect Game Field at Veteran’s Memorial Stadium, the Cedar Rapids Kernels played their Home Opener in front of a crowd of 1,732. After a short delay, the hometown team gave the crowd what they would look for, a lot of great action and a win to improve to 4-0. Here are some notes and...3545Mon, 13 Apr 2015 13:39:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/minor-league-report-413-shutouts-r3542/In the majors on Sunday afternoon, Phil Hughes was out-dueled by Chris Sale who was making his first start of 2015 season, as the Twins lost the rubber-match of their three game series 6-2 in Chicago. In the minors, all four of the Twins full-season affiliates were in action on Sunday, and there w...3542Mon, 13 Apr 2015 03:00:00 +0000