Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from his newsletter is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week.

The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have traded utility player Michael Helman to the St. Louis Cardinals, in exchange for cash considerations. Helman, 28, played in nine games for the Twins ...

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