https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/page/118/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/2022-cedar-rapids-kernels-opening-day-roster-preview-r12086/In 2021, the Cedar Rapids Kernels found their way back to the playoffs as they have each season since the Twins have been their big-league club in 2013.   Brian Dinkelman returns for his fourth season as the Kernels manager, and several of his players return to the roster from last year. Th...12086Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:48:20 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-daily-college-baseball-notebook-week-6-r12083/MLB baseball is imminent! As the Twins get ready to head north, college baseball continues to produce an incredibly entertaining, high-quality season. Here’s the latest from Jeremy Nygaard, capturing news and notes as we shuffle towards the draft in July. Here’s some news, updates, and highlight...12083Mon, 04 Apr 2022 18:20:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/2022-wichita-wind-surge-opening-day-roster-preview-r12084/In 2021, the Wind Surge joined the Twins family of affiliates and had a really strong roster. The team had the league’s best record during the regular season and finished second in the postseason tournament.  Several return to Ramon Borrego’s roster from last year, and this should again be...12084Mon, 04 Apr 2022 17:05:56 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/minnesota%E2%80%99s-farm-system-may-be-tapped-out-by-2023-r12079/Not that long ago, evaluators considered Minnesota’s farm system among baseball’s best. It helped that the Twins were terrible for multiple seasons, and they were able to stockpile high draft picks to rebuild their system. Entering the 2022 season, many national rankings put the Twins farm syste...12079Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:40:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/ranking-the-twins-top-5-changeup-prospects-r12069/When evaluating players, scouts and front offices use a 20-80 scale to grade current and future value. The pitchers below still have development to complete, which points to their changeups being even better in the future. Here are the top-five changeups in the Twins organization.  5. Steve...12069Sun, 03 Apr 2022 11:30:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/ranking-the-twins-top-5-slider-prospects-r12044/As pitchers move through a farm system, the organization hopes to use technology and data to help them improve their pitching repertoire. On the 20-80 scouting scale, nearly all of the sliders below have room to grow this season, which can be dangerous for opposing batters.  5. Ronny Henriq...12044Wed, 30 Mar 2022 16:40:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/mlb-announces-2022-minor-league-experimental-rules-r12018/Major League Baseball (MLB) recently introduced a host of new and expanded rules it will be trying out during the 2022 Minor League season. A common thread connecting these changes, and others, is MLB's goals of making the game faster and improving player safety.  Seeing rule trials at the...12018Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:20:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-option-six-pitchers-to-minor-league-camp-r12023/The Twins have optioned pitchers Jordan Balazovic, Ronny Henriquez, Cole Sands, and Drew Strotman to Triple-A St. Paul. Chris Vallimont and Blayne Enlow were also optioned, but he was optioned to Double-A Wichita. It is the second options for Balazovic and Strotman. It is the first options for t...12023Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:06:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/ranking-the-twins-top-5-fastball-prospects-r12013/In recent years, multiple prospects across baseball have used new technology and data to help refine their delivery to add something to their fastball. A middle-level prospect with a low-graded fastball can add movement and velocity to start moving up prospect lists. The pitches below rank on th...12013Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:20:14 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-daily-college-baseball-notebook-week-5-r12011/What a week in Twins Territory! Carlos Correa is a Twin (still cannot believe it), spring training games are up and running. The 2022 season is imminent. Late last week, Jeremy Nygaard updated his comprehensive draft coverage with new resources and a brand new top eight, make sure you check it o...12011Mon, 21 Mar 2022 18:00:17 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/ranking-the-twins-top-5-speed-tool-prospects-r11993/While prospects can improve other tools, speed is an area that tends to decline as players add more muscle and age. According to the 20-80 scouting scale, multiple players on the list below are currently faster than expected in the future. Here are the top-five speed tool prospects in the Twins...11993Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:50:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/ranking-the-twins-top-5-hit-tool-prospects-r11967/Scouts typically use a 20-80 scale to rank prospects based on their current and future skill level. Below you will see where these players rank currently, including their potential to improve in the years ahead.  5. Noah Miller, SS Current Hit/Future Hit: 25/60 Minnesota selected Miller...11967Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:20:10 +0000