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Twins striking out at a record pace in 2013
The Twins played their 50th game of the season last night when they beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-1 at Target Field and their record now stands at 22-28. Last night they struck out 7 times, the night before they struck … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – May 24
5/24/1964 – Harmon Killebrew of the Minnesota Twins hit the longest home run in Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium, a 471-foot shot to left-center off right-hander Milt Pappas in the 8th inning of a 7-6 loss to the Orioles in game two of a … Continue reading
This day in Twins history – May 17
5/17/1963 – Outfielder Bob Allison becomes the first Twin to ever hit 3 home runs in a single game when he bangs out 3 against the Indians in Cleveland Stadium in Cleveland. 5/17/1998 – David (Boomer) Wells pitched the 13th … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Allison, David Wells, Harmon Killebrew, Jason Giambi, Mike Trombley, New York Yankees
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According to Elias
Joe Mauer had four hits and knocked in three runs for the Twins on Monday night. It’s the ninth time in his career that Mauer had at least four hits and three RBIs in a game as a catcher. No … Continue reading
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Tagged Danny Valencia, Harmon Killebrew, Joe Mauer, Kent Hrbek, Kirby Puckett, Los Angeles Angels, Rod Carew, Tony Oliva
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They came to play
The major league baseball season is a real grind, you are scheduled to play 162 games in about 185 days give or take and that includes travel time. I am not even going to mention spring training and the post … Continue reading
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Tagged Baltimore Orioles, Bob Allison, Bobby Darwin, Cal Ripken, Cesar Tovar, Chili Davis, Chuck Knoblauch, Corey Koskie, Cristian Guzman, Danny Valencia, Detroit Tigers, Eddie Yost, Gary Gaetti, Gary Ward, Harmon Killebrew, Jacque Jones, Joe Mauer, John Castino, Justin Morneau, Kirby Puckett, Lew Ford, Luis Rivas, Marty Cordova, Matt Lawton, Michael Cuddyer, Paul Molitor, Prince Fielder, Rod Carew, Roy Smalley, Todd Walker, Tony Oliva, Torii Hunter, Washington Senators, Zoilo Versalles
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The Twins and tie games
Who says that there no tie games in baseball? In major league baseball, games end with tie scores only in rare cases when conditions make it impossible to continue play. A tie game does not count as a game in … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Downing, Al Smith, Bill Freehan, Bill Tuttle, Billy Pierce, Bob Allison, Cal Ermer, Camilo Pascual, Cesar Tovar, Comiskey Park II, Danny Goodwin, Dave Engle, Detroit Tigers, Dick Drago, Doug Mientkiewicz, Earl Battey, Earl Wilson, Gary Ward, Gerry Arrigo, Harmon Killebrew, Jack Kralick, Jim Kaat, Jim Merritt, John Goryl, Met Stadium, MIckey Mantle, Mudcat Grant, New York Yankees, Pete Mackanin, Rich Rollins, Rod Carew, Ron Jackson, Sal Butera, Seattle Mariners, Stew Thornley, Tiger Stadium, Tony Oliva, Torii Hunter, Washington Senators, White Sox, Yankee Stadium I, Zoilo Versalles
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This Day in Twins History – October 2
10/2/1974 – Harmon Killebrew wears the Twins uniform for the last time as a Twins player and appears as a pinch-hitter with two out in the bottom of the ninth but takes a called third strike from Steve Foucault for … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – August 29, 1963
What a power packed day, back in the days when the Minnesota Twins were renowned for their power. In a double-header with the Washington Senators in DC Stadium the Twins sweep both ends. In the first game the Twins win … Continue reading
Twins Iron Men
The Twins have had their share of injuries the last few years and it got me to wondering how often a Twins position player has participated in every game during a particular season and when was the last time this … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Allison, Bobby Darwin, Cesar Tovar, Chili Davis, Chuck Knoblauch, Corey Koskie, Cristian Guzman, Danny Valencia, Gary Gaetti, Gary Ward, Harmon Killebrew, Jacques Jones, John Castino, Justin Morneau, Kirby Puckett, Lew Ford, Luis Rivas, Marty Cordova, Matt Lawton, Michael Cuddyer, Paul Molitor, Rod Carew, Roy Smalley, Todd Walker, Zoilo Versalles
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In the 1985 All-Star game, the American League started seven future Hall of Famers: Rickey Henderson (CF), George Brett (3B), Eddie Murray (1B), Cal Ripken (SS), Dave Winfield (RF), Jim Rice (LF), and Carlton Fisk (C). This is the most … Continue reading
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Tagged Bert Blyleven, Dave Winfield, Harmon Killebrew, Paul Molitor
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This Day in Twins History – July 11, 1965
With the Twins AL lead at only 4 games and the All-Star game break coming up the next day, the Twins took on the New York Yankees at the Met and after 8 innings the score was tied at 4 … Continue reading
According to Elias
Trevor Plouffe hit his 19th home run of the season in the Twins’ 8-6 win at Detroit. All but one of Plouffe’s homers has come in his last 39 games. Eighteen home runs tie the most over any 39-game single-season … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – June 24
June 24th has been an interesting day in Minnesota Twins history over the years, here are some of the events that occurred on this day. 1955- Harmon Killebrew hit his first major league homer, off lefty Billy Hoeft at Griffith … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Hoeft, Bud Selig, County Stadium, Danny Ford, Eddie Bane, Griffith Stadium, Harmon Killebrew, Jim Essian, John Moses, Met Stadium, Metrodome, Milwaukee Braves, Paul Thormodsgard, Ralph Garr, Red Sox, Royals, Tigers, Tim Teufel, Washington Senators, White Sox
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This Day in Twins History – May 20
1962 - The Twins split a double header at Yankee Stadium losing the first game 4-3 and winning the second game 4-2. Twins reliever Ray Moore becomes the first Twins pitcher to lose and win a game in the same day. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bert Blyleven, Carlos Silva, Dan Gladden, Eric Broersma, Frank Quilici, Harmon Killebrew, Joe Nathan, Justin Morneau, Keith Atherton, Marty Cordova, Michael Cuddyer, Paul Molitor, Randy Bush, Rangers, Ray Moore, Red Sox, Rod Carew, Roger Clemens, Ron Gardenhire, Tony Oliva
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According to Elias
Washington Nats rookie outfielder Bryce Harper hit his first home run on Monday at the age of 19 years and 211 days. He’s the youngest player in Expos/Nationals history to hit a home run, breaking the record held by Gary … Continue reading
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Tagged Bryce Harper, Gary Carter, Harmon Killebrew, Washington Nationals
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This Day in Twins History – April 30, 1961
Harmon Killebrew hits his first home run in a Minnesota Twins uniform (his 85th career home run) and his fifth game as a Twin off White Sox hurler Bob Shaw in a 5-3 loss in 11 innings at Met Stadium. … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Shaw, Harmon Killebrew, Jack Kralick, White Sox
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The BPP All-Time Dream Project
If you are a long time baseball fan and enjoy baseball history you should take a few minutes and check out fellow Baseball Bloggers Alliance member Graham Womack’s of Baseball: Past and Present story called The BPP All-Time Dream Project. … Continue reading
Former Twins 1B Don Mincher passes away
Donald Ray Mincher a former Minnesota Twin and baseball lifer in every sense of the word passed away yesterday in Huntsville, Alabama after a lengthy illness at the age of 73. Mincher was signed by the Chicago White Sox as … Continue reading
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Tagged Brewers, California Angels, Calvin Griffith, Catfish Hunter, Dean Chance, Don Drysdale, Don Mincher, Earl Battey, Frank Quilici, Harmon Killebrew, Huntsville Stars, Jackie Hernandez, Jim Kaat, Jimmie Hall, Kansas City A's, Lori Webb, Los Angeles Dodgers, Met Stadium, Oakland A's, Paul Lindblad, Pete Cimino, Rangers, Rich Rollins, Roy Sievers, Sam Mele, Seattle Pilots, Southern League, Tony Oliva, Washington Senators, White Sox, Zoilo Versalles
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Camilo Pascual elected to Twins Hall of Fame
The Minnesota Twins announced yesterday that former pitcher and five-time All-Star Camilo Pascual has been elected to the club’s Hall of Fame. Pascual will become the 24th member of the Twins Hall of Fame when he is inducted during a special … Continue reading
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Tagged Alex Cora, Camilo Pascual, Carlos Pascual, Cleveland Indians, Cuban Baseball Hall of Fame, Don Mincher, Fanklin Gutierrez, Hal Woodeshick, Harmon Killebrew, Johnny Schaive, Jose Canseco, Kansas City A's, Latino Baseball Hall of Fame, Los Angeles Dodgers, Luis Tiant, Mets, Miguel Cairo, Oakland A's, Omar Daal, Pedro Ramos, Philadelphia A's, Red Sox, Reds, Roy Sievers, Ted Williams, Washington Senators, WCCO, Zoilo Versalles
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Home run combo’s
A couple of days ago it was reported that the Detroit Tigers have reached an agreement with free agent 1B Prince Fielder on a 9 year $214 million deal. This deal took place just a couple of days after the Tigers … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – January 16, 1975
The Minnesota Twins release icon and future Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew who had played for the Washington Senators and Twins since 1954 after Harmon refused an offer by owner Calvin Griffith to be a Minnesota Twins coach and pinch … Continue reading
This Day in Twins History – January 10, 1984
Harmon Killebrew, Luis Aparicio and Don Drysdale are elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the BBWAA. Between these three Hall of Famers, they played for 54 seasons and 5,552 big league games.
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Tagged Don Drysdale, Harmon Killebrew, HOF, Luis Aparicio
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GM Ryan busy, Twins sign Ryan Doumit
Holy Cow, GM Terry Ryan has been busy, on the job less than two weeks and he has signed Jamey Carroll and now today the Twins announced they have signed C/1B/OF Ryan Doumit to a $3 million one year deal pending a … Continue reading
Cuddyer Homers off Buehrle in a 1-0 Game
June 17, 2011 - Michael Cuddyer homered and singled off Mark Buehrle in the Twins 1-0 win over the White Sox yesterday. Cuddyer has 33 hits in 96 career at-bats against Buehrle. That ties Cuddyer with Johnny Damon (33-for-97 vs. Roy … Continue reading
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Tagged Harmon Killebrew, Mark Buehrle, Michael Cuddyer, Steve Braun, White Sox
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Harmon Killebrew to enter hospice care
May 13, 2011 - What a sad day. Harmon Killebrew the “face” of the Minnesota Twins and a MLB Hall of Famer has decided to enter hospice care. A story released by MLB.com can be found here. Harmon’s career stats can … Continue reading
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Tagged Harmon Killebrew, HOF, Royals
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Twins opening day tidbits
March 31, 2011 – I thought that it would be fun to look over the Twins 50 year history of Opening Days and see who has started the most games at each position. Through their first fifty years, the Twins … Continue reading
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Tagged Billy Gardner, Bob Allison, Brad Radke, Brant Alyea, Butch Wynegar, Cesar Tovar, Dan Gladden, Earl Battey, Gary Gaetti, George Mitterwald, Glenn Adams, Greg Gagne, Harmon Killebrew, Jacques Jones, Jim Lemon, Jim Perry, Joe Mauer, Kent Hrbek, Lenny Green, Leo Cardenas, Marty Cordova, Mickey Hatcher, Paul Molitor, Pedro Ramos, Randy Bush, Reno Bertoia, Rich Reese, Roy Smalley, Torii Hunter, Zoilo Versalles
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The Killer
October 15, 2010 - A nice article about Harmon Killebrew written by Barbara Heilman for Sports Illustrated’s Baseball issue back in April 8, 1963. A nice piece, it is well worth your time and you might even learn a few things about … Continue reading
Most Games Played in a Twins Uniform
Rank Name Games played Plate appearances 1 Harmon Killebrew 2,329 9,462 2 Kirby Puckett 1,783 7,831 3 Kent Hrbek 1,747 7,137 4 Tony Oliva 1,676 6,879 5 Rod Carew 1,635 6,980 6 Bob Allison 1,541 5,921 7 Gary Gaetti 1,361 … Continue reading
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Tagged Bob Allison, Gary Gaetti, Harmon Killebrew, Kent Hrbek, Kirby Puckett, Randy Bush, Rod Carew, Roy Smalley, Tony Oliva, Torii Hunter
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Tough to strike out
June 21, 2010 - Hall of Famer Sam Rice is way ahead of everyone in franchise history with the best strike out per at bat ratio going down swinging just once in every 33.6 at bats in 9,879 plate appearances. It … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging, Washington Senators 1901-1960
Tagged Al Newman, Brian Harper, Butch Wynegar, Cesar Tovar, Clint Courtney, Clyde Milan, Eddie Foster, George Case, Harmon Killebrew, Hosken Powell, Jim Holt, Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau, Lenny Green, Lyman Bostock, Mickey Hatcher, Muddy Ruel, Rick Ferrell, Rod Carew, Sam Dente, Sam Rice, Stan Spence, Ted Uhlaender, Tony Oliva
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Good Eye, Good Eye!
May 15, 2010 - The Twins preach to their pitchers that the batter should earn his way on base via a hit, just throw the ball over the plate and take your chances that the batter will hit it to one … Continue reading
Posted in General Blogging, Washington Senators 1901-1960
Tagged Bob Allison, Buddy Lewis, Buddy Myer, Chuck Knoblauch, Clyde Milan, Eddie Yost, Goose Goslin, Harmon Killebrew, Joe Judge, Joe Kuhel, Kent Hrbek, Kirby Puckett, Matt Lawton, Mickey Vernon, Ossie Bluege, Rod Carew, Roy Smalley, Sam Rice, Tom Brunansky, Tony Oliva
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