https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/page/76/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-and-affiliates-announce-2024-player-development-staffs-r15582/Player Development is the lifeblood of any strong organization, sport, or other. It's important to hire well, but then work with and train your employees in a way that helps them become the best version of themselves, whatever that is. The Twins minor league affiliates announced their coaching s...15582Mon, 22 Jan 2024 17:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/2024-prospect-previews-charlee-soto-r15547/In addition to having the good fortune to move up eight spots in the inaugural MLB Draft lottery, the Minnesota Twins had a Competitive Balance Round A pick at their disposal in the 2023 event. With the 34th pick, they took Charlee Soto, a right-handed pitcher out of Reborn Christian Academy in...15547Fri, 19 Jan 2024 16:28:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/destination-the-show-episode-20-r15563/0:00 Intro 1:50 Fanzine Winners announced... 3:35 Sushi 7:56 Cubs/Dodgers trade 18:00 TV Deals 22:20 Jamie's Trade 31:26 Jeremy's Trade 44:58 Theo's Trade 57:55 Listener Question You can support the show by downloading it from wherever you get your...15563Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/dinkelman-named-minor-league-manager-of-the-year-by-baseball-america-r15506/Recently, Baseball America named Cedar Rapids Kernels manager Brian Dinkelman the 2023 Minor League Manager of the Year. I caught up with several of his players about what it was like to play for him.  The Minnesota Twins moved their Low-A Midwest League affiliate from Beloit, Wisconsin, to...15506Sun, 07 Jan 2024 16:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/ben-hartman-the-unsung-hero-of-the-wichita-wind-surge-r15396/Wichita – Walking into any ballpark in America, what are some sights, sounds, and smells that commonly catch people’s attention?  Hot dogs grilling at every concession stand, ushers, offering programs, the crack of a player's bat during batting practice, and the smell of the freshly cut gra...15396Sun, 10 Dec 2023 15:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/will-the-twins-regret-leaving-dashawn-keirsey-unprotected-in-the-rule-5-draft-r15370/The Twins selected DaShawn Keirsey in the fourth round of the 2018 MLB Draft, from the University of Utah. In three collegiate seasons, he hit .334/.391/.473 (.865) with 42 doubles, 11 triples, and eight home runs. He played center field in college and showed an ability to steal bases. This skil...15370Tue, 05 Dec 2023 20:31:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/cory-lewis-reflects-on-2023-season-discusses-pitches-r15325/Cory Lewis grew up in Huntington Beach, California, and went to Marina High School. If Lewis were to make it to the big leagues, he would be the eight player from that school to do so. Maybe you remember first-round picks like Marc Newfield or Daric Barton. Craig Wilson was a second-round pick a...15325Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:12:32 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/the-curious-case-of-kalai-rosario-r15316/It’s easy to get excited about a powerful showcase in the Arizona Fall League. Seeing intriguing prospects succeed against other top minor leaguers is bound to create some buzz. And if all goes well, that buzz propels the young player into their pivotal next season.  That’s what Twins’ pros...15316Sat, 18 Nov 2023 16:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/estimating-the-time-of-arrival-for-the-top-10-twins-prospects-r15303/Baseball player development is a non-linear path, with players facing different obstacles on their way to the big-league level. Organizations can be aggressive with some top prospects and move them through the farm system quicker than expected. Other prospects might suffer injuries or poor play...15303Thu, 16 Nov 2023 13:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-afl-report-final-desert-dogs-howl-at-the-moon-r15312/Game Results: Tuesday, 11/7 | Surprise 8, Glendale 5 Wednesday, 11/8 | Glendale 1, Peoria 2 (10 innings) Thursday, 11/9 | Glendale 4, Surprise 6 Saturday, 11/11 | AFL Championship: Peoria 5, Surprise 6 Glendale wasn’t able to take advantage of that unfortunate final schedule, going...15312Wed, 15 Nov 2023 05:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/twins-shortstop-prospect-noah-miller-named-minor-league-gold-glove-winner-r15309/The Cedar Rapids Kernels had a tremendous 2023 season, including winning the team’s first Midwest League title since 1994. Awards have been pouring in for the Kernels based on their terrific season. Cedar Rapids manager Brian Dinkelman was named Midwest League Manager of the Year, and outfielder...15309Wed, 15 Nov 2023 02:35:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/twins-minor-league/destination-the-show-episode-12-r15292/We cover the Rule 5 draft and more in the twelfth episode of Destination: The Show.  0:00 Intro 4:00 Craig Counsell to the Cubs 10:14 Kala'i Rosario wins the AFL Home Run Derby 14:32 Rule 5 - what is it? 18:35 What happens when a player is drafted? 21:00 How common is it to find a...15292Thu, 09 Nov 2023 21:05:01 +0000