By Shakim Muhafiz The fans walk into the Saints’ home stadium feeling confident. They’re cheerful, laughing, and excited while wearing their yellow and blue shirts. Creedence Clearwater Revieaker’s Fortunate Son starts to play from the speakers while the fans are taking their seats.  The fun was short-lived as the Winnipeg […]

By Jake Meikel A bat-cracking statement and solid pitching by the Winnipeg Goldeyes stunned the St. Paul Saints 15-1 on Saturday night after losing in comeback fashion the night before. In large part to the solid pitching by Kevin McGovern of the Goldeyes, the visiting team gave up just eight […]

By Drew Lawson ST. PAUL, Minn. — The St. Paul Saints will be represented by a league-high six players and manager George Tsamis at the American Association All-Star Game July 23.  Tsamis was selected to manage the North Division team with his coaching staff.  Off the field, St. Paul is […]

By Jonathan Hopkins After a good comeback win by the Saints July 12, the Winnipeg Goldeyes looked to bounce back, and they did in a big way. The Goldeyes defeate the Saints Saturday night 15-1, causing the Saints to fall to 34-20 on the season. Allowing 15 runs in a […]

By Chris Amaya ST. PAUL, Minn. — A No. 19 jersey with no last name scored for the St. Paul Saints in the bottom of the first inning of their game against the Winnipeg Goldeyes. The player wearing the jersey was shortstop Chris Baker, who made his debut for the […]

By James Burky Troy Bethke is leaning on a counter of a security desk outside of the casino at Canterbury Park — a horse racing complex — in Shakopee, Minnesota. It’s hot outside, as his sweat-matted hair attests. His powder blue polo has a “Bethke’s Racing Stable” patch resting on […]

By Alex Hlade Success on the field does not necessarily equal success off the field or in Allianz Field for that matter. Minnesota United FC knocked off FC Dallas 1-0 at home Saturday, rounding out a seven-game winning streak and bolstering the club’s following in the Twin Cities. However, recent […]

By William Carter Athlete. When the term comes to mind one doesn’t automatically think of horses and their jockeys. Canterbury Park, Minnesota, is home to the beloved sport of horse racing. The athletes here compete and strategically prepare to come out on top.  Heats of horses race by, jockeys mounting […]

By Jack Shover Hooves pounded on the grass at Canterbury Park as the gate opened. Unlike the dirt track 10 feet to the outside of the turf track, the thoroughbreds’ feet rebounded faster on the harder surface ,creating a different racing dynamic which compounds past a horse’s hooves. Dean Butler, […]