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Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images Just take the series (the Ron Gardenhire mantra) As an intrepid young sports journalist from the University of Minnesota-Morris once chronicled, not even Bob Casey’s passing could dampen enthusiasm for the 2005 Minnesota Twins. Coming off an AL Central three-peat, optimism was high towards finally getting over the playoff hump. The … [Read more...] about 2005’s quest for a 4-peat begins

Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images We back. First Pitch: 5:05 PM CT TV: None Radio: Red Sox WEEI 93.7 Joe Ryan is back for his second start of the Spring as the Twins run out what is increasingly looking like the Opening Day lineup. Lineups Twins: P: Joe Ryan Matt Wallner, DH Carlos Correa, SS Byron Buxton, CF Trevor Larnach, LF Royce Lewis, 3B Willi Castro, 2B Ryan Jeffers, … [Read more...] about Spring Training Game 19: Twins at Red Sox

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Big Bailey Ober takes the mound as he looks to build on his strong Spring Training. First Pitch: 12:05 PM CT TV: None Radio: Audacy If Bailey Ober falls in the forest and there’s nobody around, does it even make a sound? Relatedly, what if the Pittsburgh Pirates never submit an official lineup or starting pitcher? … [Read more...] about Spring Training Game 20: Pirates at Twins

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Are we in second spring yet? Or is this is false spring? The Past Week on Twinkie Town: With temperatures in the cities rivaling those in Fort Myers, it’s clear that spring has come to Minnesota. So, while you’re enjoying being in the outdoors for the first time in six months, check out our Game Threads! Jonathan … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Is it real spring?” Edition

Tickling the Target Field ivories Rounds 1-17 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 I have nothing against pop music being pumped in ballparks. In fact, I rather … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Eccentricity & Ephemera: A Twinkie Town Definitive List (Round 18)