Theodore Tollefson
@theodoretollefson.bsky.social
Communications lead with Elpis Enterprises in St. Paul, MN.
Independent Journalist. Mostly covering the Twins, St. Paul Saints, and Minor League Baseball at ZoneCoverage, @twinsdaily.com, and @pitcherlist.com
Independent Journalist. Mostly covering the Twins, St. Paul Saints, and Minor League Baseball at ZoneCoverage, @twinsdaily.com, and @pitcherlist.com
Reposted by Theodore Tollefson
for the visual learners
November 22, 2025 at 6:35 PM
for the visual learners
My game story on the Frost season opener last night: Frost celebrate championship but lose season opener to Toronto Sceptres.
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Frost celebrate championship but lose season opener to Sceptres
Before the action started, the Frost and their 9,138 fans in attendance celebrated with the silver glistening of the Walter Cup in a pregame ceremony, raising another championship banner into the r…
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November 22, 2025 at 4:12 PM
My game story on the Frost season opener last night: Frost celebrate championship but lose season opener to Toronto Sceptres.
www.twincities.com/2025/11/21/f...
www.twincities.com/2025/11/21/f...
Frost announce 9,138 in attendance for their season opener.
November 22, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Frost announce 9,138 in attendance for their season opener.
Forward Kiara Zanon scores the second goal of the game for Toronto, 5 minutes 44 seconds into the 3rd period. Frost trail for the first time tonight, 2-1, with 14:00 left in the third.
November 22, 2025 at 2:11 AM
Forward Kiara Zanon scores the second goal of the game for Toronto, 5 minutes 44 seconds into the 3rd period. Frost trail for the first time tonight, 2-1, with 14:00 left in the third.
Frost and Sceptres remained tied 1-1 at the conclusion of the second period.
Both teams had a power play they couldn't capitalise on, and were both 0-for-8 on shots on goal attempts.
Both teams had a power play they couldn't capitalise on, and were both 0-for-8 on shots on goal attempts.
November 22, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Frost and Sceptres remained tied 1-1 at the conclusion of the second period.
Both teams had a power play they couldn't capitalise on, and were both 0-for-8 on shots on goal attempts.
Both teams had a power play they couldn't capitalise on, and were both 0-for-8 on shots on goal attempts.
Frost and Sceptres are tied at 1-1 as the first period ends.
Minnesota has made 11 shots on goal, over Toronto's six.
Minnesota has made 11 shots on goal, over Toronto's six.
November 22, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Frost and Sceptres are tied at 1-1 as the first period ends.
Minnesota has made 11 shots on goal, over Toronto's six.
Minnesota has made 11 shots on goal, over Toronto's six.
Toronto defender Ella Shelton ties the game up with the Frost 1-1 with 2:55 left to go in the first period.
November 22, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Toronto defender Ella Shelton ties the game up with the Frost 1-1 with 2:55 left to go in the first period.
Frost are up 1-0 over Toronto four minutes into the season opener, thanks to a goal by captain Kendall Coyne Schofield.
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Frost are up 1-0 over Toronto four minutes into the season opener, thanks to a goal by captain Kendall Coyne Schofield.
Another Walter Cup banner goes up into the rafters of Grand Casino Arena as Frost fans let out a cheerful ‘Minnesota’ chant.
November 22, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Another Walter Cup banner goes up into the rafters of Grand Casino Arena as Frost fans let out a cheerful ‘Minnesota’ chant.
Hey, look at that.
I’ll be the Pioneer Press’s main reporter for the Minnesota Frost this season.
Looking forward to the new opportunity and I hope to do as well covering this team as I do the Twins and Saints.
I’ll be the Pioneer Press’s main reporter for the Minnesota Frost this season.
Looking forward to the new opportunity and I hope to do as well covering this team as I do the Twins and Saints.
November 21, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Hey, look at that.
I’ll be the Pioneer Press’s main reporter for the Minnesota Frost this season.
Looking forward to the new opportunity and I hope to do as well covering this team as I do the Twins and Saints.
I’ll be the Pioneer Press’s main reporter for the Minnesota Frost this season.
Looking forward to the new opportunity and I hope to do as well covering this team as I do the Twins and Saints.
We’re so fucked
Swastikas, nooses and the Confederate flag are reportedly no longer considered to be hate symbols by the U.S. Coast Guard
Swastika No Longer Hate Symbol Under New U.S. Coast Guard Policy: Report
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November 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
We’re so fucked
For Give to the Max Day today, I wanted to share a bit about my workplace, Elpis Enterprises, and ask for your support in helping our mission. 1/
Elpis is a work training program helping 16-24-year-olds experiencing homelessness have an easier time entering the workforce.
elpisenterprises.org
Elpis is a work training program helping 16-24-year-olds experiencing homelessness have an easier time entering the workforce.
elpisenterprises.org
Elpis Enterprises
elpisenterprises.org
November 20, 2025 at 5:32 PM
For Give to the Max Day today, I wanted to share a bit about my workplace, Elpis Enterprises, and ask for your support in helping our mission. 1/
Elpis is a work training program helping 16-24-year-olds experiencing homelessness have an easier time entering the workforce.
elpisenterprises.org
Elpis is a work training program helping 16-24-year-olds experiencing homelessness have an easier time entering the workforce.
elpisenterprises.org
The St. Paul Saints just announced they will play a game against the I-Cubs on Tuesday, August 11, at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa.
This will occur two days before the #MNTwins and Phillies play MLB's Field of Dreams game for 2026.
This will occur two days before the #MNTwins and Phillies play MLB's Field of Dreams game for 2026.
November 19, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The St. Paul Saints just announced they will play a game against the I-Cubs on Tuesday, August 11, at the Field of Dreams in Dyersville, Iowa.
This will occur two days before the #MNTwins and Phillies play MLB's Field of Dreams game for 2026.
This will occur two days before the #MNTwins and Phillies play MLB's Field of Dreams game for 2026.
The #MNTwins coaching staff is finalized, and Derek Shelton has brought in Mark Hallberg from the Giants to be his bench coach.
The hire is a dream come true for Hallberg, who grew up a Twins fan and had his coaching career start in River Falls, Wisconsin.
zonecoverage.com/2025/mn-twin...
The hire is a dream come true for Hallberg, who grew up a Twins fan and had his coaching career start in River Falls, Wisconsin.
zonecoverage.com/2025/mn-twin...
Mark Hallberg Is A World Traveler Who's Found A Home In Minnesota - Zone Coverage
The Minnesota Twins have officially finalized their coaching staff. Names new and familiar to the organization will be in place to help turn the 2026 team
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November 19, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The #MNTwins coaching staff is finalized, and Derek Shelton has brought in Mark Hallberg from the Giants to be his bench coach.
The hire is a dream come true for Hallberg, who grew up a Twins fan and had his coaching career start in River Falls, Wisconsin.
zonecoverage.com/2025/mn-twin...
The hire is a dream come true for Hallberg, who grew up a Twins fan and had his coaching career start in River Falls, Wisconsin.
zonecoverage.com/2025/mn-twin...
RHP Eric Orze was also acquired by the #MNTwins from Tampa Bay.
He made 33 relief appearances with the Rays and had a 3.02 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 41.2 innings.
He made 33 relief appearances with the Rays and had a 3.02 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 41.2 innings.
November 18, 2025 at 11:49 PM
RHP Eric Orze was also acquired by the #MNTwins from Tampa Bay.
He made 33 relief appearances with the Rays and had a 3.02 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 41.2 innings.
He made 33 relief appearances with the Rays and had a 3.02 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 41.2 innings.
The #MNTwins added the following players to the 40-man to protect from the Rule 5 Draft
LHP Connor Prielipp
LHP Kendry Rojas
RHP Andrew Morris
RHP John Klein
OF Gabriel Gonzalez
OF Hendry Mendez
LHP Connor Prielipp
LHP Kendry Rojas
RHP Andrew Morris
RHP John Klein
OF Gabriel Gonzalez
OF Hendry Mendez
November 18, 2025 at 11:46 PM
The #MNTwins added the following players to the 40-man to protect from the Rule 5 Draft
LHP Connor Prielipp
LHP Kendry Rojas
RHP Andrew Morris
RHP John Klein
OF Gabriel Gonzalez
OF Hendry Mendez
LHP Connor Prielipp
LHP Kendry Rojas
RHP Andrew Morris
RHP John Klein
OF Gabriel Gonzalez
OF Hendry Mendez
Reposted by Theodore Tollefson
Brian Dinkleman will be the next Class AAA manager for the St. Paul Saints, according to Jeff Johnson from the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Dinkleman managed at AA Wichita last season.
Dinkleman managed at AA Wichita last season.
November 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Brian Dinkleman will be the next Class AAA manager for the St. Paul Saints, according to Jeff Johnson from the Cedar Rapids Gazette.
Dinkleman managed at AA Wichita last season.
Dinkleman managed at AA Wichita last season.
The coaching staff is finalized.
Toby Gardenhire, who’s been in the #MNTwins organization officially for 20 years, but basically his whole life. Is the fielding coordinator after five years as the St. Paul Saints manager.
Toby Gardenhire, who’s been in the #MNTwins organization officially for 20 years, but basically his whole life. Is the fielding coordinator after five years as the St. Paul Saints manager.
November 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
The coaching staff is finalized.
Toby Gardenhire, who’s been in the #MNTwins organization officially for 20 years, but basically his whole life. Is the fielding coordinator after five years as the St. Paul Saints manager.
Toby Gardenhire, who’s been in the #MNTwins organization officially for 20 years, but basically his whole life. Is the fielding coordinator after five years as the St. Paul Saints manager.
Wow, didn’t expect the #MNTwins to bring on one of my childhood favorites to the coaching staff.
This is pretty exciting!
This is pretty exciting!
The Twins are hiring Grady Sizemore as their outfield/baserunning coach on Derek Shelton’s coaching staff.
Sizemore spent the last two seasons on the White Sox’s staff, including a 45-game stint as an interim manager. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
Sizemore spent the last two seasons on the White Sox’s staff, including a 45-game stint as an interim manager. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
Twins hiring Grady Sizemore to new manager Derek Shelton’s coaching staff
Sizemore, a three-time All-Star as a player, will join the Twins as their outfield and baserunning coach.
www.startribune.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:09 AM
Wow, didn’t expect the #MNTwins to bring on one of my childhood favorites to the coaching staff.
This is pretty exciting!
This is pretty exciting!
Saints and #MNTwins fan favorite is one of the earliest free agent signings this offseason.
Glad to see Dobnak's career will continue on in the Mariners organization.
Glad to see Dobnak's career will continue on in the Mariners organization.
November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Saints and #MNTwins fan favorite is one of the earliest free agent signings this offseason.
Glad to see Dobnak's career will continue on in the Mariners organization.
Glad to see Dobnak's career will continue on in the Mariners organization.
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Here's the full list of Triple-A players the #MNTwins have released in the last 24 hours.
Jose Miranda
Michael Tonkin
Anthony Misiewicz
Daniel Durate
Thomas Hatch
Gensis Cabrera
Will Holland
Jonah Bride
Connor Gillespe
Jose Miranda
Michael Tonkin
Anthony Misiewicz
Daniel Durate
Thomas Hatch
Gensis Cabrera
Will Holland
Jonah Bride
Connor Gillespe
November 7, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Here's the full list of Triple-A players the #MNTwins have released in the last 24 hours.
Jose Miranda
Michael Tonkin
Anthony Misiewicz
Daniel Durate
Thomas Hatch
Gensis Cabrera
Will Holland
Jonah Bride
Connor Gillespe
Jose Miranda
Michael Tonkin
Anthony Misiewicz
Daniel Durate
Thomas Hatch
Gensis Cabrera
Will Holland
Jonah Bride
Connor Gillespe
Jose Miranda, Genesis Cabrera, Thomas Hatch, Michael Tonkin, Anthony Misiewicz, and Daniel Duarte have also entered free agency. #MNTwins
First round of roster cuts from the #MNTwins Triple-A Squad in St. Paul.
3rd baseman Jonah Bride and RHP Connor Gillispie have elected free agency.
Both were waiver claims from the Miami Marlins earlier this year.
3rd baseman Jonah Bride and RHP Connor Gillispie have elected free agency.
Both were waiver claims from the Miami Marlins earlier this year.
November 7, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Jose Miranda, Genesis Cabrera, Thomas Hatch, Michael Tonkin, Anthony Misiewicz, and Daniel Duarte have also entered free agency. #MNTwins
First round of roster cuts from the #MNTwins Triple-A Squad in St. Paul.
3rd baseman Jonah Bride and RHP Connor Gillispie have elected free agency.
Both were waiver claims from the Miami Marlins earlier this year.
3rd baseman Jonah Bride and RHP Connor Gillispie have elected free agency.
Both were waiver claims from the Miami Marlins earlier this year.
November 7, 2025 at 3:49 PM
First round of roster cuts from the #MNTwins Triple-A Squad in St. Paul.
3rd baseman Jonah Bride and RHP Connor Gillispie have elected free agency.
Both were waiver claims from the Miami Marlins earlier this year.
3rd baseman Jonah Bride and RHP Connor Gillispie have elected free agency.
Both were waiver claims from the Miami Marlins earlier this year.