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Photo by Marilyn Indahl/Getty Images I wondered when I’d ever play a non-pitcher’s duel. Halfway through the game, my wish was granted. At last we’ve made it to the first seven-game series. The semifinals start with: First-Round Third Round Game 1 Select League (2) Bloomington Berries 3(1) Rochester Locks 8Locks lead 1-0 After six innings of pure pitcher dominance, … [Read more...] about Total Twins Draft League, First-Round Third Round, Game 1: Homer thank-ye’s

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images I guess, On Your Jay. In something of an unexpected divisional blockbuster, the Cleveland Guardians are parting ways with Platinum Glove winner Andres Gimenez. BREAKING: The Toronto Blue Jays are finalizing a trade to acquire three-time Gold Glove-winning second baseman Andrés Giménez from the Cleveland Guardians, … [Read more...] about Rival Roundup, Vol. 58: On Your Guard

Photo credit should read Tsuyoshi Matsumoto/AFP via Getty Images Thinking it through When it comes to Major League Baseball rule changes, I consider myself firmly in the progressive camp (the Bernie Sanders wing, if you will). I am, at very least, open to any idea that improves the on-field product or popularity. As such, I’ve enjoyed the last few years of … [Read more...] about Musing on the “Golden At-Bat” idea

Surprise! The second round finishes today. Pulled a little trickery with wordplay in the polls last time, asking for who should start for each team “in the next Contemporary Clash game” — not “in Game 4.” Due to OOTP’s scheduling, Game 4 had already completed, so the question actually asked for Game 5. Which spoils the result of Game 4, but alas. Compensatory Clash Game … [Read more...] about Total Twins Draft League, Compensatory Clash, Games 4 & 5: Hitless protection

Photo by Matt Krohn/Getty Images The correct answer is “no” but speculation is running rampant. I don’t know if you’ve heard, but the New York Mets signed Juan Soto to the largest deal in professional sports. The still-only-25-year-old perennial All-Star signed a 15-year contract for a staggering $765 million guaranteed, with escalators pushing the total to $800 … [Read more...] about Should the Twins Trade Carlos Correa?