Kaelen Culpepper, the St. Paul Saints infielder and 2024 first-round Twins draft pick, is ready to make his big league debut and is leading the Saints in hits, runs and total bases early in the 2026 season.
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Strength, development coaches mostly work behind the scenes
From custom lift plans to game-day meals, St. Paul Saints strength coach Stephen Hopkins focuses on durability and routines that keep players healthy. Across town, the Lynx’s Sefu Bernard brings a chess-minded, culture-first strategy to player development as Minnesota chases another deep postseason run-two Black leaders shaping performance behind the scenes.
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St. Paul Saints recognize Black baseball pioneersÂ
‘Negro League baseball is rich in so many untold stories.’
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Saints pitcher Woods Richardson keeps on trying
‘I’m trying to be the best baseball player I can be every day..’
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​Minors honor Black legends with new outreach program
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has launched a new Black community-focused outreach platform.