Royce Lewis is working to rediscover his game after a demotion to the St. Paul Saints, while top prospect Kaelen Culpepper is making a case for a promotion, and the two Black teammates are leaning on each other along the way.
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Playworks brings 1,000 young leaders to Saints Park for End-of-Year Celebration
Nearly 1,000 Twin Cities and Greater Minnesota elementary school students gathered at the St. Paul Saints ballpark to celebrate their participation in the Playworks Minnesota Youth Leadership Program, which serves more than 25,000 students statewide.
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Twins’ top prospect Culpepper ready for ‘the big stage’
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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It’s back to the Saints for Twins’ only Black pitcher
Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson returns to St. Paul, focusing on improvement, faith, and a new splitter to get back to the majors.
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New Saints infielder feels he’s beat the odds
Tony Kemp, a 32-year-old infielder, recently signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins after being designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
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Saints’ Black pitcher stays positive
Simeon Woods Richardson just concluded his second season in the Saints starting rotation.
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Strawberry returns to Saints stadium
‘He’s going to end up being remembered more for what he did as a person than what he does as a player.’
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St. Paul Saints recognize Black baseball pioneers
‘Negro League baseball is rich in so many untold stories.’
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Saints pitcher says he’s right where he wants to be
Simeon Woods Richardson is the St. Paul Saints’ only Black pitcher, and one of two in the Minnesota Twins organization.
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Terry’s focus on the bigs unwavering
Curtis Terry is in his first season with the St. Paul Saints, the Minnesota Twins’ Triple-A club.
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Saints’ Broxton eager to rejoin the majors
Keon Broxton is one of two Black players on the St. Paul Saints 40-man roster—the Saints are in their first season as the Twins’ AAA affiliate.
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New Saints outfielder off to a strong start
Outfielder Troy Alexander’s welcome to professional baseball was a rather painful one. But he’s off to a great start with the St. Paul Saints.
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New St. Paul baseball museum chronicles local Black history
The City of Baseball Museum, located on the third-base side of the St. Paul Saints’ downtown stadium, opens May 16.
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St. Paul and Saints honor Dave Winfield
David Winfield has received numerous honors and awards during his adult life: All-American. College World Series MVP. Multiple major league all-star. World Series champion. Hall of Fame. “I always thank the coaches that helped me, that helped mold and shape who I am, along with the game,” said Winfield last week before the August 11 […]
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A chat with actor and Saints co-owner Bill Murray — from baseball to films
First of two parts This reporter learned a lesson recently during an unscheduled interview with actor Bill Murray: expect to laugh. “You’re one of those serious ones,” observed Murray as we chatted during the August 2 American Association All-Star Game at the St. Paul downtown ballpark. His perceptiveness was uncanny. He and Mike Veeck co-own […]
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All-Star Dispatch | Harris comes close but short at Home Run Derby
Before his appearance in Monday’s American Association Home Run Derby, Alonzo Harris said he hoped that he could reach the seats at least once. He did 13 times. The St. Paul Saints outfielder reached the contest finals before losing to Lincoln designated hitter Curt Smith 2-1 under the starry skies at the Saints’ ballpark in Lowertown St. […]
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All-Star Dispatch | Alonzo Harris has something to prove
It may not be on the same level as the so-called mid-season classic in the majors, but don’t say that to the players in the American Association All-Star Game at the St. Paul ballpark. “I’m soaking it all in,” exclaimed St. Paul outfielder Alonzo Harris, one of four Saints selected on the North squad that will face the South Tuesday. “It’s […]
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Saints triple their Black players (from one to three)
Last year’s “Only One” installment subject St. Paul Saints outfielder Alonzo Harris quickly pointed out this year, “We got a few more brothers on the team.”