January 11, 2026
If you thought Twins pitching was bad in 1996…
At the least the Twins could hit and score runs in 1996, but that was not the case in the strike-shortened season of 1995. They got their usual offensive support from the likes of Kirby Puckett, Chuck Knoblauch and Rookie of the Year Marty Cordova, but on the mound it was not pretty, despite the... Continue Reading »
January 19, 2025
Twins announce TV team. There’s just 1 person missing
The Twins have announced the TV team for the new MLB-produced broadcasts, and all the familiar names are there, including lead voice Cory Provus and ex-Twins and booth mates Justin Morneau, LaTroy Hawkins and Glen Perkins, to name just a few. Just one person was missing: Roy Smalley, who also announced last week that he... Continue Reading »
July 25, 2021
Twins nearly no-hit by Angels, lose anyway
The Twins avoided the no-hitter on Saturday, but the club’s ninth inning rally still fell short after Miguel Sano struck out for the third time in the game, stranding the tying run at second base. Angels pitcher Patrick Sandoval made quite the start. He was spotted two runs in the top of the first inning,... Continue Reading »
January 18, 2018
Justin Morneau, who won 2006 AL MVP award with Twins, retires
Justin Morneau, who spent 11 of his 14 seasons with the Twins and was the American League MVP in 2006, announced his retirement on Wednesday. This didn’t come as too much of a surprise because news broke last week that he was joining the team as a special assistant. During a press conference, Morneau talked... Continue Reading »
November 30, 2016
Back with the band: Hunter, Cuddyer and Hawkins hired as special assistants
Falvey & Co., in their quest and wisdom to remake the Twins, have decided the team could benefit from the tutelage of some former players. The result has been a decision to hire as special assistants Torii Hunter, Michael Cuddyer and longtime relief pitcher LaTroy Hawkins. That’s according to MLB Trade Rumors, citing a report... Continue Reading »
October 31, 2015
Sporting News names Twins Manager Paul Molitor AL Manager of the Year; Hunter, Hawkins retire
Update: Twins Manager Paul Molitor is a finalist for Major League Baseball’s American League Manager of the Year award. The other finalists are Jeff Banister of the Texas Rangers and A.J. Hinch of the Houston Astros. The winner will be announced on Nov. 17. If Molitor wins, it will be his second managerial award this... Continue Reading »