https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/yoyner-fajardo-is-making-his-name-known-with-the-saints-r15926/Several new faces are starting their 2024 seasons with the St. Paul Saints after successful seasons at Double-A Wichita or elsewhere in 2023, from catchers Patrick Winkel and Alex Isola, to veteran relievers Diego Castillo and Matt Bowman. There’s another new name in the Saints outfield tha...15926Wed, 03 Apr 2024 13:30:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/promotion-to-the-saints-is-a-homecoming-for-hitting-coach-shawn-schlechter-r15924/Shawn Schlecter spent a long time in Mason City, Iowa, playing and coaching with the NIACC Trojans from 2013 to 2019. Over those years, he didn’t have a clear idea of where his path would lead him. Then, in 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic happened. The minor-league season was canceled for all l...15924Tue, 02 Apr 2024 16:11:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/twins-minor-league-report-33024-saints-dominate-on-opening-day-behind-festa-and-dobnak-r15912/The St. Paul Saints were the first Twins Minor League affiliate to get their 2024 season started on Saturday. And while it’s still early, many former top prospects and rising names in the Twins system had one of their best Opening Days in recent memory.  TRANSACTIONS  Infielder Austin Mar...15912Sun, 31 Mar 2024 02:35:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/saints-michael-helman-anthony-prato-jair-camargo/Just because a player isn’t on top 100 prospect lists doesn’t mean they have no chance to impact their Major League roster. In addition to several global top prospects who are sure to have a future with the Twins, a trio of less-known names will be pushing for a shot in 2024. It should be intere...15073Wed, 27 Sep 2023 19:17:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/chris-williams-a-teammate-whos-there-to-encourage-everyone-r14947/ST. PAUL – The Saints are in the midst of a playoff hunt right now. With three weeks left to go in the Triple-A regular season, they sit two-and-a-half games back of first place in the International League.  One team has already clinched a spot for the first round of the division, the Norfo...14947Tue, 05 Sep 2023 16:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/meet-brooks-lee-the-california-kid-making-waves-in-twins-farm-system-r14916/The Minnesota Twins' roster is built on a foundation of players drafted early in the first round who graduated from their prospect rank to MLB stardom.  Carlos Correa arrived with his middle-of-the-order bat. Byron Buxton flashed elite defense at every level. Royce Lewis got there with his...14916Sun, 03 Sep 2023 12:22:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/strawberry-former-owners-reflect-on-time-with-saints-as-humbling-r14814/ST. PAUL – The St. Paul Saints honored five men this weekend that left a monumental impact on the franchise and the franchise has done the same for them in return. Whether it was 29 years of the owner's share of the St. Paul Saints or a 29-game stint with them on the field in 1996. Mike Vee...14814Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:14:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/bring-on-balazovic-r14235/What does it take for a starting pitching prospect to torpedo off of global Top 100 prospect lists aside from injury? Jordan Balazovic showed us in 2022, when he spent his entire season in Triple-A St. Paul allowing 2.55 HR/9 innings, and finishing with a 7.39 ERA in just over 70 innings. It was...14235Wed, 17 May 2023 13:14:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/cubs-12-saints-11-slug-fest-isnt-enough-for-a-saints-home-opener-victory-r13992/Bailey Ober made his second start of the Saints' young season to keep his days off between starts normal. Opposing him was Roenis Elias, a seven-year MLB veteran, who had seven relief appearances with the Seattle Mariners in 2022.  It all came down to which team could have the more patient...13992Thu, 06 Apr 2023 23:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/st-paul-saints-ownership-has-transitioned-from-goldklang-group-to-diamond-baseball-holdings-r13893/Jeff Goldklang was still in college and playing for his baseball team when the St. Paul Saints played their first season in 1993. He’s worked at every type of position a minor-league team can offer from concession stand sales to his current role as president of Goldklang Group. Goldklang shared...13893Thu, 23 Mar 2023 17:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/saints-setting-up-for-loaded-rotation-r13790/Saints fans can be excited about the amount of talent projected in St. Paul to start the 2023 season. Many of the team's top prospects are closing in on the big-league level, including multiple starting pitchers that debuted in 2022. Here's a look at who could populate the Saints' pitching staff...13790Sat, 04 Mar 2023 13:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/st-paul-saints-news-rumors/forever-a-saint-saints-retire-15-in-honor-of-kevin-millar-r12862/  The St. Paul Saints cowboyed up the number 15 for all time in honor of 1993 Saint Kevin Millar. As the Saints celebrated their 30th year, Millar became the first player in Saints history to have their jersey number retired. “This year I have my jersey retired at Lamar University in J...12862Sun, 14 Aug 2022 17:05:15 +0000