Twinkie Town

Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Witt a night. Witt a roundup. Knocking on the door of Christmas — folks, it’s the perfect time for baseball news. After all, what else could all these general managers be doing? Hanging out with their families? Next you’ll tell me that there’s absolutely nothing going on around the world of the league, and that Rival Roundup has been … [Read more...] about Rival Roundup, Vol. 59: Wittaburger, Witt a World

“Nooooooooo smoking...” A few weeks ago, I unearthed the earliest collegiate writings—like prehistoric paintings on a cave wall—of a burgeoning baseball scribe. After that championship comparison hubris, the next baseball-related installment of the U of M-Morris Register featured a somber tone—that following the March 2005 passing of legendary Twins public address announcer Bob … [Read more...] about A legend extinguished before 2005 ignited

Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Better velocity, a new primary pitch, and better command of it all unlocked a new level Ok, Twins fans. Raise your hand if you predicted Cole Sands would lead all Minnesota relievers in innings pitched in 2024. Anyone? No? Ok, now raise your hand if you would have expected Cole Sands leading the club in relief innings pitched to … [Read more...] about How Cole Sands Raised His Ceiling

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images At last, I get to see firsthand why the Winners are so feared. As the poll tied, I played the Racine-Minneapolis game because I hadn’t yet played a game with the Winners. First-Round Third Round Game 2 Select League (2) Bloomington Berries 6(1) Rochester Locks 3Series tied 1-1 What could have been a back-and-forth … [Read more...] about Total Twins Draft League, First-Round Third Round, Game 2: Royceterous

Photo by FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images “We’re gonna win, Twins...we’re gonna score!” Rounds 1-5 Results: Herb Carneal Tom Kelly The Metrodome Jack Morris Win Twins Theme Never underestimate the power of an earworm jingle. Whether welcoming the new ball club to Minnesota in 1961 or powering them to their first championship in 1987, the Win Twins theme has been … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Eccentricity & Ephemera: A Twinkie Town Definitive List (Round 6)