Jenkins 'tracking well' as Twins prospects gear up for their seasons
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Major League Opening Day is set for Thursday, but the Minors get rolling right after that, with Triple-A getting under way on Friday. As the Twins set their roster for the big league team¡¯s season, plans are also coming into place for prospects.
Twins staying patient despite eye-popping nature of Prielipp's return
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- There is still hope to be found on social media these days. For evidence, check out the Twins¡¯ Player Development accounts, search for anything involving Connor Prielipp and enjoy the show. On Feb. 15, the club shared that the 24-year-old left-hander had already touched 98 mph
Circle the names of these Twins prospects after Spring Breakout
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- A group of Twins prospects hopped on a bus on Saturday morning and made the trip to face top Blue Jays prospects in the second annual Spring Breakout, and well, the result wasn¡¯t what they wanted. Sometimes that happens in baseball, and the Twins were down two
Watch LIVE: Twins face Blue Jays in Spring Breakout game
The second edition of Spring Breakout is just about here, with top prospects from all 30 organizations set to face off in games at Major League Spring Training complexes from March 13-16. Rosters were announced on Thursday, with 16 of the team¡¯s Top 30 prospects set to compete. Here¡¯s a
Fast-rising Keaschall ready for Spring Breakout stage
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Morris caps strong camp with scoreless outing: 'Pretty lights out'
DUNEDIN, Fla. ¨C Twins starting pitcher Andrew Morris continued to turn heads with three scoreless innings in Tuesday afternoon¡¯s 3-2 loss to the Blue Jays at TD Ballpark. Morris allowed one hit and zero walks and struck out three, including All-Stars Anthony Santander and Bo Bichette.
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Here are the Twins' 2025 Top 30 prospects
When Walker Jenkins moved into the top spot of the Twins¡¯ Top 30 a year ago, we had a feeling we¡¯d be calling his name again a year later. And even though he missed six weeks with a left hamstring injury, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2023 Draft
Top prospect Jenkins slowed by sprained left ankle
FORT MYERS, Fla. ¨C Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins recently suffered a left ankle sprain and is sidelined for the time being. The club estimates that Jenkins, MLB Pipeline¡¯s No. 3 overall prospect, is ¡°one to two weeks behind¡± as a result of the injury.
Top 100 prospect Keaschall among Twins' non-roster invites to camp
The Twins announced 16 non-roster invitees to Spring Training on Monday, three days before pitchers and catchers begin workouts in Fort Myers, Fla. The headliner is 2024 No. 3 prospect Luke Keaschall, who was recently ranked No. 61 in MLB Pipeline¡¯s Top 100 prospects. Keaschall, a 2023 draftee, burst onto
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Top prospect Jenkins aiming sky-high after solid '24
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Jenkins (No. 3) leads trio of Twins on new Top 100 Prospects list
When the Twins jumped up eight spots in the inaugural MLB Draft Lottery, they knew it was very good news. They may not have known at the time just how good. With the fifth pick in the 2023 Draft, Minnesota selected outfielder Walker Jenkins from a North Carolina high school.
Twins excited about potential of 2025 international signings
In one fell swoop, the Twins are on the precipice of adding three potential impact prospects from the 2025 international class to their organization: shortstops Santiago Le¨®n (No. 24 prospect per MLB Pipeline) and Haritzon Castillo (No. 43), and outfielder Teilon Serrano (No. 50). Le¨®n¡¯s deal is for $1,697,500, with
Here are 8 prospect-related predictions for 2025
As the Pipeline Podcast wraps up 2024, Jim Callis and Jonathan Mayo preview the '25 season with a wide range of predictions. The duo breaks down eight categories, from Rookies of the Year in both leagues and the No. 1 overall Draft pick to which organization will finish with the
These 9 clubs improved their farm systems the most in 2024
There is no singular established path to farm system improvement. The best organizations do it internally. They take the players already in the pipeline and help them get the most out of their tools or, in a best-case scenario, improve the tools already in their profiles. That takes a good
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Twins protect pitching depth at roster deadline
MINNEAPOLIS -- Considering the Twins¡¯ history, it¡¯s almost strange to think they aren¡¯t in huge need of starting pitching this offseason -- either in the Majors or as depth. That¡¯s because their pitching pipeline continues to produce intriguing arms. Two more are now on the cusp of the Majors.
8 prospects who stood out in the AFL Championship Game
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- And just like that, the curtain has fallen on the 2024 Fall League campaign. The Salt River Rafters thwarted the Surprise Saguaros¡¯ attempt at a three-peat in unconventional fashion as the road club in their home park (by virtue of Surprise finishing with the regular season¡¯s best
From 16 to 26, here is the best prospect at each age
With the World Series over and the Arizona Fall League wrapping up, now is a good time to take stock of an exciting year in prospectdom. In October, MLB Pipeline released its updated Top 100 Prospects list, which featured several big changes at the top, but we're going to take
Road to The Show?: Twins¡¯ Jenkins
Each week, MiLB.com profiles an elite prospect by chronicling the steps he's taken toward achieving his Major League dream. Here's a look at top Twins prospect Walker Jenkins. For more stories about players on The Road to The Show, click here. Walker Jenkins may be baseball¡¯s top overall prospect early
Arizona Fall League Week 5 top performers
Here are the top performers from the fifth week of AFL action:
Twins No. 19 prospect refining swing just in time to defend AFL HR Derby title
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Finding ways to stay focused and present when you¡¯re the designated hitter can be tough. It's even more of a challenge when you¡¯re used to playing in the field regularly. Then there are games like the one in which Twins outfield prospect Kala'i Rosario served as DH
Look for these 3 prospects to make an impact with Twins in '25
MINNEAPOLIS -- It remains to be seen what level of leeway the Twins¡¯ front office will have to address their roster needs via free agency this offseason, but regardless of those factors, a team like the Twins will necessarily have to lean on its farm system as the driver of