Balls, Bats and Bases: St. Paul Saints Style

From the GZR Network

  • Saints Split with Stripers; Lee, Wallner “Movin’ on Up”
    2024 Season: Games 81-86 Recap — Sunday, July 7 After 21-6 and 11-0 losses earlier in the week, the Saint Paul Saints came back to earn a split of the 6-game series at CHS Field against the Gwinnett Stripers, the Triple-A affiliate of the Atlanta Braves. The Stripers had former Twin Eddie Rosario in the… Read more: Saints Split with Stripers; Lee, Wallner “Movin’ on Up”
  • Saints Hot at the End; Begin Second-Half Play
    2024 Season: Game 74 Recap – Sunday, June 23 The amazing 11-game win streak at the end of the first half of the triple-A International League was impressive. But it will not help the Saints as they enter the second half. They finished the half in the middle of the IL pack with a 38-36… Read more: Saints Hot at the End; Begin Second-Half Play
  • Saints 9 Sorry to Have ‘Met’ Them
    2024 Season: Game 62 Recap – Sunday, June 9 It’s another tough season for New York Mets fans so far, which makes it so surprising how well the triple-A Syracuse Mets are doing in the International League. Among the 20 International League teams at the doorstep of the American and National Leagues, they are the… Read more: Saints 9 Sorry to Have ‘Met’ Them
  • Lots of K’s, but It’s Still an L for the Saints
    2024 Season: Game 31 Recap – Sunday, May 5 A heavenly Sunday afternoon (sunny, 67 degrees, calm) was appropriate for Union Gospel Mission Day at CHS Field as the St. Paul Saints prepared to face the Louisville Bats in the finale of their 6-game homestand. St. Paul, the Minnesota Twins’ triple-A affiliate in the minor… Read more: Lots of K’s, but It’s Still an L for the Saints
  • Camargo “Catches” Williams in Season-Ender
    2023 Season: Game 148 Recap – Sept. 24 Jair Camargo laughed when I asked him about fellow Saints catcher Chris Williams’ special request of him last Wednesday night. “Just doubles and triples for the rest of the week,” so that Williams could keep the team’s triple-A season home run record of 21 that he had… Read more: Camargo “Catches” Williams in Season-Ender
  • A Trivia Question for You Saints Fans Out There
    2023 Season: Game 147 Recap – Sept. 22 What do the Cleveland Indians, Albuquerque Isotopes and St. Paul Saints have in common? Hint: It’s a grand distinction. With Michael Helmon providing the muscle, the Saints joined the Indians and Isotopes last night (Friday) as the only teams to hit 14th grand slam home runs in… Read more: A Trivia Question for You Saints Fans Out There
  • Dobnak Wins Duel(s) vs. Other Ex-Twins Hurlers, 4-2
    2023 Season: Game 146 Recap – Sept. 21 The Saints faced two former Minnesota Twins pitchers last night (Thursday) at CHS Field. One kept them off the scoreboard for six innings. The other — not so much. And when the visiting Toledo MudHens were at bat, the Saints had an ex-Twin of their own on… Read more: Dobnak Wins Duel(s) vs. Other Ex-Twins Hurlers, 4-2
  • “Just Doubles and Triples,” Williams Asks of Teammate; Saints Win, 6-3
    2023 Season: Game 144 Recap – Sept. 20 After hitting a Saints triple-A franchise record 21st home run of the season last night (Wednesday) at CHS Field, Chris Williams asked teammate Jair Camargo for a small favor. “Just doubles and triples for the rest of the week,” Williams requested of Camargo. “We laughed about it.”… Read more: “Just Doubles and Triples,” Williams Asks of Teammate; Saints Win, 6-3
  • Camargo, Paddack Lead Saints Past MudHens, 4-2
    2023 Season: Game 144 Recap – Sept. 19 Jair Camargo, he of the grand slam, joined Chris Williams with 20 home runs on the season to help the Saints dunk the MudHens of Toledo, 4-2, last night (Tuesday) at CHS Field. Camargo’s shot in the 2nd inning was of the two-run variety and staked the… Read more: Camargo, Paddack Lead Saints Past MudHens, 4-2
  • Saints To Open Season’s Last Series at CHS Field Tuesday
    2023 Season: Game 139-144 Recaps – Game Dates September 12-17, 2023 Out of the triple-A International League playoffs with a 37-32 record in the season’s second half (80-63 overall), the Saints begin a 6-game home stand to close out the year Tuesday (tomorrow) at 6:37 p.m. against the Toledo MudHens. Game times: 6:37 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday;… Read more: Saints To Open Season’s Last Series at CHS Field Tuesday
  • Saints in Top Three this Season but Out of IL Playoffs
    2023 Season: Game 139-144 Recaps – Game Dates September 12-17, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week four games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 12 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Des Moines against the Iowa Cubs. Cubs 7, Saints 5Saturday, Sept. 16 Triple-A baseball has a… Read more: Saints in Top Three this Season but Out of IL Playoffs
  • Larnach Smashing, Saints Crashing with 8 Games Left
    2023 Season: Game 139-144 Recaps – Game Dates September 12-17, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week four games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 12 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Des Moines against the Iowa Cubs. Remaining game times against Iowa are 6:08 p.m. Saturday and… Read more: Larnach Smashing, Saints Crashing with 8 Games Left
  • Dobnak Sets Strikeout Record, but Saints Also Whiff, 9-3
    2023 Season: Game 139-144 Recaps – Game Dates September 12-17, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week four games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 12 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Des Moines against the Iowa Cubs. Remaining game times against Iowa are 7:08 Friday, 6:08 Saturday,… Read more: Dobnak Sets Strikeout Record, but Saints Also Whiff, 9-3
  • I-Cubs Nip Saints, 4-3, Spoil SWR’s One-Run Outing
    2023 Season: Game 139-144 Recaps – Game Dates September 12-17, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week four games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 12 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Des Moines against the Iowa Cubs. Remaining game times against Iowa are 12:08 p.m. Thursday, 7:08… Read more: I-Cubs Nip Saints, 4-3, Spoil SWR’s One-Run Outing
  • Pitching Committee Back in Session; Saints Win, 4-1
    2023 Season: Game 139-144 Recaps – Game Dates September 12-17, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week four games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 12 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Des Moines against the Iowa Cubs. Remaining game times against Iowa are 12:08 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 7:08… Read more: Pitching Committee Back in Session; Saints Win, 4-1
  • Saints’ Hopes for Playoff Spot Waning after Loss
    2023 Season: Game 133-138 Recaps – Game Dates September 5-10, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week three games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 18 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Louisville against the Bats. Game times this week are 5:35 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 6:15 p.m.… Read more: Saints’ Hopes for Playoff Spot Waning after Loss
  • Bats Go Cold; The Bats Edge Saints, 4-3
    2023 Season: Game 133-138 Recaps – Game Dates September 5-10, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week three games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 18 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Louisville against the Bats. Game times this week are 5:35 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 6:15 p.m.… Read more: Bats Go Cold; The Bats Edge Saints, 4-3
  • Saints Win Fourth Straight over Bats, 7-6; Still Two Games Back in Playoffs Chase
    2023 Season: Game 133-138 Recaps – Game Dates September 5-10, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week three games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 18 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Louisville against the Bats. Game times this week are 5:35 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 6:15 p.m.… Read more: Saints Win Fourth Straight over Bats, 7-6; Still Two Games Back in Playoffs Chase
  • Not Grand, But Still Great, Home Run Night Lifts Saints, 10-3
    2023 Season: Game 133-138 Recaps – Game Dates September 5-10, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week three games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 18 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Louisville against the Bats. Game times this week are 5:35 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 6:15 p.m.… Read more: Not Grand, But Still Great, Home Run Night Lifts Saints, 10-3
  • Another Day, Another Slam in Saints’ Trip to Louisville
    2023 Season: Game 133-138 Recaps – Game Dates September 5-10, 2023 Note: The Saints began the week three games out of a potential triple-A International League playoff spot with 18 games remaining as they opened a 6-game series in Louisville against the Bats. Game times this week are 5:35 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, 6:15 p.m.… Read more: Another Day, Another Slam in Saints’ Trip to Louisville
Older Posts→