Theo Tollefson

2 days ago | zonecoverage.com | Theo Tollefson

St. Paul – The time has finally come for everybody’s favorite under-the-radar prospect to return to the St. Paul Saints’ everyday lineup. The Saints activated infielder Payton Eeles from the 7-day IL after he missed the first two months recovering from knee surgery that addressed a cartilage issue. It was an injury that rest typically heals, but when that wasn’t the case for Eeles. He knew he would have to have surgery.

1 week ago | zonecoverage.com | Theo Tollefson

Pablo López has battled with how and when hitters hit home runs off him throughout his career. That was the case again on Wednesday when he started against the Tampa Bay Rays at George Steinbrenner Field, a minor league park in Tampa. Typically, it’s the New York Yankees’ spring training home and their Low-A affiliate’s park. However, it’s become the Rays’ home for 2025 following the devastation Hurricane Milton left on Tropicana Field last October.

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The latest news and notes from St. Paul that dynasty managers The St. Paul Saints and the Norfolk Tides faced off for a condensed six-game series in four days this week and featured some of Minor League Baseball’s top talent. Let’s break down performances from some of the standout names in this series and some lesser-known players making a name for themselves.

1 week ago | zonecoverage.com | Theo Tollefson

Minneapolis – Bailey Ober looked as sharp as he ever had against the Kansas City Royals during his start on Sunday. The only problem was that his counterpart on the mound, Kris Bubic, pitched even better. Bubic has been the second-best pitcher in baseball behind Max Fried, who holds the best ERA at 1.29. Bubic is at 1.49. In the past, the Minnesota Twins have crushed Bubic when he’s on the mound. He had a career 5.27 ERA in 42 ⅔ innings against Minnesota.

1 week ago | zonecoverage.com | Theo Tollefson

Minneapolis – Following their six-game homestand against the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals, the Minnesota Twins have embarked on their longest and strangest road trip of the season. They left Minneapolis early Sunday evening to start a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays at George Steinbrenner Field. The series was initially scheduled to play out in early July.