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Ask a Twin: What do Foul Balls Mean to Pitchers?
By Brandon Warne - Sep 8, 2018
Sometimes inspiration comes from weird places. On the television show “30 Rock,” Jack Donaghy talks about the “shower principle.” Or, as Alec Baldwin’s character sums it up, “Moments […]
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Astros Sweep Reeling Twins in Three Straight at Minute Maid Park
By Brandon Warne - Sep 6, 2018
If it wasn’t already bad enough with the Minnesota Vikings kicking off their season this weekend, the apathy surrounding the Minnesota Twins is about to hit a […]
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WARNE: Trying to Make Sense of the Buxton Decision
By Brandon Warne - Sep 3, 2018
Over the weekend the Minnesota Twins made waves in the baseball community by announcing that they were not bringing Byron Buxton up when the Triple-A season ends […]
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NOTEBOOK: Wilson Trade, Fall League & Sept. Call-Ups
By Brandon Warne - Aug 31, 2018
The Minnesota Twins made a trade following Thursday’s game against the Cleveland Indians, sending backup catcher Bobby Wilson to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for a familiar […]
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Gonsalves Better, but Still not Enough as Twins Fall to A’s, 6-2
By Brandon Warne - Aug 26, 2018
There were two out in the fourth inning, and the Oakland A’s led, 1-0. Minnesota Twins rookie left-hander Stephen Gonsalves was chugging along in a significantly better […]
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The Tommy John Files: RHP Alan Busenitz
By Brandon Warne - Aug 25, 2018
Tommy John celebrated his 75th birthday earlier this year, but the surgery that bears his name is well over 40 years old. In fact, enter a room […]
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Joe Mauer’s Historic Night Salvages Otherwise Dreary Evening in 7-1 Loss to Oakland
By Brandon Warne - Aug 25, 2018
To be perfectly honest, there wasn’t much positive to take from Friday night’s game for the Minnesota Twins. Jake Odorizzi pitched well, but a bullpen that had […]
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Balanced Offense, Bullpen Help Twins Cool off Red-Hot A’s in 6-4 Win
By Brandon Warne - Aug 24, 2018
To say Mitch Garver wasn’t expecting to enter the game would be an understatement. But when Bobby Wilson sprung out of his crouch in the top of […]
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Who the Heck are these Oakland A’s — and Should the Twins Take Notice?
By Brandon Warne - Aug 23, 2018
Raise your hand if you thought the Oakland A’s would be one game out of first place on Aug. 23. Liar. The A’s have been the story […]
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Gibson Roughed Up as Twins Drop Second Game in Chicago, 7-3
By Brandon Warne - Aug 23, 2018
The Minnesota Twins jumped out to an early lead against Carlos Rodon, as Jorge Polanco hit a two-run homer from the right side to open the scoring […]
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Twins Announce 2019 Schedule
By Brandon Warne - Aug 22, 2018
The Minnesota Twins announced their 2019 schedule — the 59th season in club history. Here are some of the things to hone in on, as well as […]
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Twins Director of Travel on the 2018 Trade Deadline
By Brandon Warne - Aug 22, 2018
Mike Herman still remembers it like it was yesterday, and can recall it down to the minute. “June 8, 2012….10:30 a.m.,” he said when we sat down […]