Today’s Tilts

The minor league seasons start today!

1:05 Rochester (P. J. Walters) at Buffalo (Justin Germano)

5:35 New Britain (Logan Darnell) at Richmond (Craig Westcott)

6:05 Bradenton (Robby Rowland) at Fort Myers (Tom Stuifbergen)

6:35 Beloit (Raul Alcantara) at Cedar Rapids (Taylor Rogers)

I’m having a hard time remembering that Cedar Rapids is the [...]

Minor Thoughts

Probably a lot more than anyone is interested in regarding my thoughts on the Twins minor league season.

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Minor League Players of the Year

Finally. I’ll try to put together some final thoughts on the minor league season next week. The Arizona Fall League starts October 9!

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Minor League Players of the Month: August/September

I’m not sure how many people are still interested, given that it’s almost October now, but I like to be complete. I still hope to do players of the year and some final thoughts, but I’d better hurry, because the AFL season will start soon.

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Midwest League Playoffs: Day Three

The Snappers are eliminated.

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Midwest League Playoffs: Day Two

Two series are done, but two continue, including the one that involves our Snappers.

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Midwest League Playoffs: Day One

The Snappers take game one.

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Minor Details: Games of 9/3

The Twins sweep on the final day of the regular season. Rochester finishes .500 for the first time since 2008. The Rock Cats win, but it’s not enough. An inside-the-park homer for Wang-wei Lin!

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Minor Details: Games of 9/2

The Rock Cats stay alive. Chris Colabello sets an RBI record. Andy Leer drives in four for the Miracle.

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Minor Details: Games of 9/1

A late rally for the Red Wings. Aaron Hicks and Chris Colabello set records for the Rock Cats. The Snappers hold off a late rally.

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Minor Details: Games of 8/31

Kyle Gibson works on building stamina. Chris Herrmann and Aaron Hicks keep New Britain alive. Hicks ties a franchise record.

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Where They Stand

Short seasons are done, the others will conclude over the three-day weekend. Elizabethton is in the playoffs, Beloit will be.

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Minor Details: Games of 8/30

The Red Wings are eliminated from the playoffs. The Daniels lead the way in Fort Myers. A big night for Eddie Rosario.

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Minor Details: Games of 8/29

Logan Darnell and Deibinson Romero keep the Rock Cats playoff hopes alive. Levi Michael was Threevi Michael. The Elizabethton playoff game will be covered separately.

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Minor Details: Games of 8/28

A big game for Nishioka. Josmil Pinto stays hot. Elizabethton opens its playoff series in Danville tonight.

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Minor League Team Leaders: Beloit

I know there are a lot of slugging first basemen in the minors, but I’m starting to get fired up about Kennys Vargas.

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Minor Details: Games of 8/27

Another good day for Wilkin Ramirez. A solid outing for Nick Blackburn. Another good day for Oswaldo Arcia. An outstanding game by Luke French. Linsanity for the Snappers. The E-Twins get ready for the playoffs.

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Minor Details: Games of 8/26

Matt Carson puts the “double” in doubleheader. The Twins won’t give Anthony Slama a chance, but could he really be worse than Jeff Gray? Comebacks go for naught in New Britain and Elizabethton. Miguel Sano has a big day for Beloit.

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Minor Details: Games of 8/25

Beloit produces the lone Twins victory. A rough start for Kyle Gibson. A big day for Wilkin Ramirez. The GCL Twins fall short.

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Minor Details: Games of 8/24

Tough rehab start for P. J. Walters. Lots of big offensive nights at the lower levels. Daniel Ortiz, Angel Morales, Eddie Rosario, Max Kepler, and John Murphy all had three or more hits. A fine outing for Madison Boer. The GCL Twins move into a tie for first with one game left. Jason Pridie and [...]