Twinkie Town

Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images Uh oh By 2015, frustration with the Minnesota Twins had reached levels not seen since the late-90s. Target Field was still lovely—but no longer bursting at the seams after four consecutive losing seasons. Yet, 2015 also brought hope—a regime change, new skipper, and return of an old friend portended positivity! But when the games … [Read more...] about 2015 begins: A new hope—or same old disaster?

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images All of your favorites here to preview another magical Twins season. Welcome to Opening Day! As always, we will have our game thread up this afternoon to make predictions about the rest of the season based off a single game, but now you can read our predictions before a single game is played. All your favorite … [Read more...] about Twinkie Town Season Preview Roundtable

Low-res here, but always vividly sharp in our hearts. | AP Photo/Jeff Roberson The circle of baseball life continues anew. Or the diamond. Pick your geometric shape. First pitch: 3:15 Central Weather: National Weather Service now gutted, conservative Christian meteorologist Paul Douglas thinks this is insane, low 60s if we can trust this stuff anymore Opponent’s very … [Read more...] about Game I: Twins @ Cardinals

Photo by George Kubas/Diamond Images via Getty Images One last bit of satire to close out the offseason. Baseball fans, particularly those in the Bronx, witnessed a heartwarming moment when Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra was informed he’d made the Opening Day roster, set to make his big league debut at 29. Heartwarming for most, at least. “So now New Yorkers are happy an … [Read more...] about Randy Dobnak challenges Yankees catcher J.C. Escarra to Opening Day Uber-off

Bear-ly sneaking in Final Results: Herb Carneal Tom Kelly The Metrodome Jack Morris Win Twins Theme Dick Bremer Bob Casey Target Field Metropolitan Stadium Judge Harry Crump Paul Molitor Dan Gladden Ron Gardenhire John Gordon Star Tribune Sports Section Nelson Cruz Sue Nelson Jim Thome TC Bear Coming in just under the wire, TC Bear rounds out our list of Minnesota Twins … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Eccentricity & Ephemera: A Twinkie Town Definitive List (Wrap-Up)