Saying goodbye to a fan favorite As you may remember—and we’ll recall together in detail on Twinkie Town as 2025 proceeds—2015 was a resurgent year for the Minnesota Twins. Perhaps not coincidentally, it was also the year in which Max Kepler got his cup of coffee in the big time. Between that moment and his recent departure in free agency to the Philadelphia Phillies, Max … [Read more...] about Were we not entertained? A farewell to Maximus
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Twins clear arbitration slate with contracts for all eligible players
Dodgers Trade Diego Cartaya To Twins
The Twins have acquired former top catching prospect Diego Cartaya from the Dodgers in exchange for minor league right-hander Jose Vasquez, per announcements from both clubs. Cartaya was designated for assignment earlier in the week. Minnesota had an open 40-man roster spot, and their roster is now full. As recently as two years ago, Cartaya was a consensus top-20 prospect in … [Read more...] about Dodgers Trade Diego Cartaya To Twins
New Orleans ramps up security ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
One week after the deadly attack on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year's Day, New Orleans has brought in a security expert to help guide the city's plans in the near future. As the city faces lawsuits and investigations concerning the supposed mismanagement of safety barriers, New Orleans is preparing for the Super Bowl and dozens of parades in the coming … [Read more...] about New Orleans ramps up security ahead of Super Bowl, Mardi Gras
Twins Top Ten: First Base
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A Top-Heavy List Introducing “Twins Top Ten” Over the next few months, I’ll be taking a weekly look at the history of each position on the diamond and figuring out who is the best of the best since the franchise moved to Minnesota. This means that only players from 1961-on will be considered, but I will be taking into account their … [Read more...] about Twins Top Ten: First Base