(Here’s to the Nameless, Faceless Guys in Every Pack of Baseball Cards) “Yeah, I was in the show. I was in the show for 21 days once – the 21 greatest days of my life. You know, you never handle … Continue reading 5th Inning, Sunday, September 28, 1980, Metropolitan Stadium by Bill Hubbell
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have signed first baseman/designated hitter Carlos Santana and right-handed pitcher Jay Jackson to one-year contracts. Santana, 37, split the 2023 season between Milwaukee and Pittsburgh, combining to hit .240 (132-for-550) with 33 doubles, one triple, 23 home runs, 86 RBI, 65 walks, six stolen bases, 78 runs scored and a .747 OPS in 146 games. The switch-hitter posted an .815 OPS as a right-handed batter, including a slashline of .271/.358/.457. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound Santana began the season with the Pirates and was traded to the Brewers on July 27; per FanGraphs, he led all … Continue reading Twins finalize signings of Santana and Jackson
When Griffin Jax finished the 2019 season, his career was at a crossroads. Despite posting a 2.90 ERA in 23 starts between Double A and Triple A, Jax found himself unprotected by the Twins in the winter’s annual Rule V … Continue reading Q&A with Twins Reliever Griffin Jax
When Tampa Bay drafted Tim Beckham No. 1 overall out of Griffin High School in Georgia way back in 2008, a lot was expected of the 18-year-old. When you go 1/1, you’re supposed to reach the big leagues, be a … Continue reading Tim Beckham Perseveres
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle from the Cincinnati Reds, in exchange for minor league infielders Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Spencer Steer, and left-handed pitcher Steve Hajjar. Mahle, 27, made 19 starts for the Reds this season, going 5-7 with a 4.40 ERA (104.1 IP, 51 ER), 39 walks, 114 strikeouts, a 1.25 WHIP and a .232 opponent batting average. In his last nine starts, Mahle (rhymes with rally) has gone 3-2 with a 2.83 ERA (57.1 IP, 18 ER), 16 walks, 64 strikeouts, a .212 opponent batting average and seven quality starts. In 33 starts for the … Continue reading Twins add Reds starter Mahle in exchange for prospects
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Jorge López and cash considerations from the Baltimore Orioles, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Yennier Cano, and minor league left-handed pitchers Cade Povich and Juan Rojas, and right-handed pitcher Juan Nunez. López, who was named to the 2022 American League All-Star team, has gone 4-6 with a 1.68 ERA (48.1 IP, 9 ER), 19 saves (23 opportunities), 17 walks, 54 strikeouts, a 0.97 WHIP, a .174 opponent batting average, a .529 opponent OPS and just three home runs allowed. The 29-year-old ranks tied for fifth in the AL in saves and second (minimum 45.0 … Continue reading Twins trade for Orioles’ closer Lopez
Jose Miranda had been doing OK in the Twins minor league system prior to 2021. A 2nd round pick in 2016, Miranda had been steadily, but unspectacularly, climbing the organization’s ladder. After missing 2020 like all minor leaguers, he opened … Continue reading Q&A with Twins IF Jose Miranda
by David Zingler As a child of the 2000s, Sam Hentges cheered in the stands at Twins games sporting the jerseys of his heroes, Torii Hunter and Joe Mauer. Fast forward to last week. In a tense divisional contest with first place on the line, Hentges takes the mound in the 8th inning at Target Field. For Cleveland. The Twin Cities native shuts the Twins down and eventually picks up the win. Dreams do come true. Sort of. A star two-way player at Mounds View High School, Hentges led the Mustangs to a state championship in 2013 and picked up … Continue reading Sam Hentges: Local Boy Made Good
The son and younger brother to All Stars, Nick Gordon always seemed destined for the major leagues. When he was drafted 5th overall in 2014 out of Olympia High School in Orlando, Gordon was tabbed as the Twins “shortstop of … Continue reading Catching up with Nick Gordon
OAKLAND, CA – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the 10-day Injured List. Correa has missed the Twins’ last 11 games with a right finger contusion, after sustaining the injury on May 5 at Baltimore when he fouled a ball off his hand in the seventh inning. The 27-year-old was signed by the Twins during spring training and has hit .255 (24-for-94) with five doubles, two home runs, 11 RBI, 12 runs scored and eight walks in 24 games for the Twins this season. To make room for Correa on the 26-man roster, the Twins have … Continue reading Twins reinstate Correa, send Lewis to AAA
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