https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/page/301/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/catching-up-with-chad-allen-r2967/The last time the Minnesota Twins had a stretch of losing seasons like they are today happened in the late 1990s. From 1996 through 1999, the team lost more than 90 games each season. However, the Twins had a team in 1999 that played a lot of young players that would be part of the Twins turnaroun...2967Tue, 12 Aug 2014 06:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-811-hot-wings-no-hit-bulls-r2966/Lots of things going on today. While the Twins are opening their series in Houston, the affiliates have a full slate of games. Though two teams are enjoying the day off, two others are playing doubleheaders. The Twins had to make a move before Monday night's game. It may have caught some of us by...2966Tue, 12 Aug 2014 02:56:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/color-me-and-joe-mauer-impressed-r2962/I was able to be talked into taking a trip down to Cedar Rapids on Saturday to catch Joe Mauer playing with the Kernels. For this particular game they had a cool promotion, where it was “Jimmy Buffet Night,” complete with the Kernels wearing special jerseys, which were auctioned off after the game...2962Mon, 11 Aug 2014 22:13:55 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/playing-in-the-rain-r2954/I wrote this article a while back, but hadn’t edited it until now. I hope you enjoy the update and a glimpse into the wonderful world of Minnesota Town Ball Baseball. When I was younger, we loved the rain. A storm would come in and my brothers and I would run outside while my dad grabbed the wiffl...2954Mon, 11 Aug 2014 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-89-r2955/It was a tough night for the Twins top two pitching prospects. Trevor May’s much-anticipated major eague debut didn’t go as well as planned, and in Rochester, Alex Meyer didn’t fare much better. On a more positive note, JO Berrios will return to the mound on Sunday afternoon for the New Britain Ro...2955Sun, 10 Aug 2014 04:24:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-87-r2949/The Twins managed just three hits against the Oakland Athletics and Jon Lester and lost the game by a score of 3-0. It will not be much easier for the Twins on Friday night as they face Scott Kazmir and his 2.53 ERA. Down in the Minor Leagues, things went a little better for the organization. Red...2949Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-hitter-of-july-2014-r2944/Earlier in the week, we looked at the long lists of Starting Pitchers and Relief Pitchers in the Minnesota Twins farm system who had strong July performances. Fortunately, there were also a lot of hitters who were up for consideration for Twins Minor League Hitter of the Month in July. It’s fun to...2944Thu, 07 Aug 2014 13:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-86-late-inning-losses-r2945/Kevin Correia posted his fifth quality start in his last seven games, but Glen Perkins blew the save in the ninth and Anthony Swarzak gave up a Seth Smith home run in the tenth. The Twins lost 5-4. The Twins will now head to Oakland to start a four-game series. Two Twins affiliates had the day off...2945Thu, 07 Aug 2014 02:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/will-alex-meyer-pitch-in-the-majors-this-year-r2942/With the Twins once again buried in last place and their starting pitching staff once again ranking among the worst in the league, fans have been asking the same question for much of the summer. When will Trevor May and Alex Meyer get the call? By all appearances, both of the highly rated pitchin...2942Wed, 06 Aug 2014 13:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-85-tommy-milone-starts-in-aaa-r2943/Kennys Vargas made his Target Field debut on Tuesday night and did not disappoint. The big fella hit a three-run home run to give the Twins a 3-1 victory, despite being out hit by a tally of 12-5. Phil Hughes once again looked like the Phil Hughes that was exciting Twins fans in the first half. Sp...2943Wed, 06 Aug 2014 12:57:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-starting-pitcher-of-july-2014-r2938/Yesterday, we looked at the top relief pitchers for the month of July. There were a lot of great bullpen performances and many honorable mentions as well. It’s much of the same today as we look at the Minnesota Twins top starting pitchers in July. This list is a mix of top prospects and pitchers w...2938Tue, 05 Aug 2014 03:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/minor-leagues/twins-minor-league-report-84-walker-blasts-record-r2937/While the Twins enjoyed Monday night off, there was still plenty of activity in the organization. Would Trevor May prove he's ready to make the move to the parent club? How would Aaron Slegers adjust to the Florida State League? Which Lewis Thorpe would show up. Joe Mauer and Ricky Nolasco are bot...2937Tue, 05 Aug 2014 03:25:00 +0000