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 Gamble ranks the top designated hitters in Twins history, and it’s quite an illustrious list of sluggers!
- Matt Monitto reviews Intentional Balk, a book written by Daniel R. Levitt and Mark Armour about the history of “fair cheating” in baseball.
- Zach Koenig catches us up on the changes in the TV landscape in Twins Territory.
- Brandon Brooks takes us through the AL Central in another Rival Roundup!
Elsewhere in Twins Territory:
- Jim Souhan at the Star Tribune shares about the Twins’ approach to analytics in 2025.
- Dan Hayes at The Athletic recaps Joe Ryan’s first trip back to the mound this spring since injuring his shoulder in 2024. ($)
- LouHennessey at Zone Coverage looks at a potential addition to the Opening Day roster – Mickey Gasper.
In the World of Baseball:
- Tim Kurkjian at ESPN profiles a backup catcher in the AL Central who somehow has a lower career batting average than Christian Vazquez.
- Bryan Hoch at MLB.com reports on Gerrit Cole and his elbow.