Minor League Baseball in the cornfields? Is this heaven?
No, it's the MiLB at Field of Dreams game between the Triple-A St. Paul Saints and the Iowa Cubs.
The Minors are returning to the iconic "Field of Dreams" movie set in Dyersville, Iowa, for the first time in four years, and it's shaping up to be one of the premier events of the summer.
The game will take place on Aug. 11 at 7:30 p.m. ET -- two days before the Phillies and the Twins square off in the MLB at Field of Dreams game -- and air live on MLB Network with Paul Severino, Dan Plesac, Sande Charles and MLB Pipeline’s Jesse Borek on the call.
It will mark just the second time an MiLB game has ever been played at the famous diamond, and it's sure to be packed with dynamic prospects.
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As far as Twins' affiliates go, the Saints are about as potent as it gets. The roster features 10 of the Top 30 prospects in the organization, highlighted by two of the club's top three prospects -- Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez. Each of the pair brings a different toolset to the table, but they share one thing in common: the ability to drive the ball.
Jenkins -- the No. 5 overall pick in 2023 -- has the makings of a bona fide five-tool player. He ranks as MLB's No. 14 prospect and has easy 60-grade pop in his 6-foot-3 frame that pairs with a 60-grade hit tool and plus speed.
Nicknamed "Captain America" because of his resemblance to actor Chris Evans and legendary status on the USA Baseball circuit, Jenkins can do it all on the field. He shows a polished approach in the box, walking nearly as much as he strikes out (32 BB/38 K), and routinely finds the barrel with his powerful left-handed swing. In the outfield, look for Jenkins to make a show-stopping play or two, whether that's tracking down a deep fly ball with his plus speed or throwing out a runner with his 60-grade arm.
Rodriguez (MLB No. 53) -- who is currently rehabbing as he works his way back from left thumb surgery -- will likely be back in Triple-A for the team's trip to Iowa. Oft-injured, Rodriguez displays impressive pop when he's healthy, regularly launching extra-base hits and generating tons of bat speed with his potent stroke from the left side. In the outfield, Rodriguez has plenty of arm strength to nab runners who try to take an extra base.
St. Paul has an imposing lineup but watch out for Iowa's depth. The Cubs affiliate sports a roster stacked with current and former top prospects.
Likely serving as the Cubs' backstop in the contest is Owen Ayers (CHC No. 2). Once viewed as a Minor League depth piece as a 19th-rounder in 2024, the switch-hitting backstop posted a 1.130 OPS in 20 Arizona Fall League games this past season and hasn't slowed down since. In 2026, Ayers has risen from High-A all the way to Triple-A while clubbing 23 big flies -- tied for most among Minor League catchers. He collected three knocks in his first game with Iowa, signaling he's right at home at the Minors' highest level.
Also keep an eye on a power-speed threat in Cubs No. 25 prospect BJ Murray. Like Culpepper, Murray reached the 20-20 threshold in 2025 -- the lone Cubs farmhand to do so. He exhibits a mature combination of plate discipline and pop as a switch-hitter and is slashing .300/.407/.497 through 98 games.
In addition to the collection of highly touted prospect talent that is set to take the field, Iowa also includes recently graduated slugger Kevin Alcántara. "The Jaguar" spent multiple seasons among MLB's elite prospects and still projects to become a dangerous big league bat in the future. He's mashed 17 homers through 61 games at Triple-A.
Starting the game will be a pair of young lefties who have spent time in The Show this year. St. Paul will call on Kendry Rojas, a 6-foot-2 southpaw who uses his upper-90s velocity and excellent extension to get plenty of swing-and-miss. The 23-year-old also features an upper-80s slider and changeup and has been hard for opponents to square up. Iowa's starter, Jordan Wicks, is a 2021 first-rounder with excellent control who mixes in six pitches from a high slot. His low-80s changeup has been his best pitch, and he tends to generate plenty of ground balls.
Each squad will don special "Field of Dreams" threads, adding the perfect touch to an already loaded matchup.
You know what they say: "Field a prospect-laden lineup, and they will come."