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LA Vikes Fan in Starter Order for ALDS - What Would You Do?

You Helped Design My Man Cave

Thanks, folks. A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog inviting feedback for some paint schemes for the wall in a room that has transitioned from our youngest son's bedroom to our office. Alas, he got married and moved to North Carolina -- we like the married part, just wish he didn't live so far from northern Indiana. That post is here: https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23701-help-design-my-man-cave/ The goal was to combine a Fathead with some shelving to create a space to display the set

IndianaTwin in Odds & Ends

October 13, 2023

cjm0926's Blogs

2024 Twins Offseason Guide

Wow, what a season. Although it didn’t end the way Twins Territory wanted it to, it was undoubtedly a success. As recent as the second half, this team was flirting with a .500 record, and at multiple times dipped below it. If in March I were to tell you that Byron Buxton AND Carlos Correa were below average hitters for the regular season, you would have thought it was a trainwreck. But with the emergence of players such as Royce Lewis, Edouard Julien, Matt Wallner, and even Spring Training non-r

cjm0926 in Twins

October 12, 2023

Left Coast Bias

Top Ten wild card moments

So much was packed into two games! A day later, I've put together a Top Ten list of moments, with no particular metric except my own sense of drama in the moment. Ranking is influenced by impact on the game's outcome, but there is an "Oh No He Didn't!" factor that counts for a lot. You will argue with some choices I am sure - I would probably have ranked them slightly differently yesterday and might change my mind tomorrow. Game 1 Inning 4: Carlos Co

ashbury in Wild Card

October 5, 2023

Boswell

Pickoff Play as Turning Point

1987 - Laudner to Gaetti nabs Darrell Evans at third base. Twins were ahead 4-3 in bottom of the 6th, 1 out, runners on 2nd and 3rd. Our team goes on to clinch the series and bring a title back to a raucous party at the Metrodome. Read the New York Times article about it here. 2023 - Gray to Correa leaves Vladimir Guerrero, Jr. waving for air at second base. Twins were ahead 2-0, 2 outs in the top of the 5th, runners on 2nd and 3rd. Now able to run off the field with their lead in

Boswell in 1987 All Over Again!

October 5, 2023

Boswell

2 HR’s in first 2 postseason AB’s

1987 - Gary Gaetti stepped up and smashed two homers to get us going against the favored AL East Detroit Tigers. Lays claim to ALCS MVP. 2023 - Royce Lewis drives in all three Twins RBI with his pair of roundtrippers vs. the (slightly) favored AL East Toronto Blue Jays. Fans choice for MVP, if awarded.

Boswell in 1987 All Over Again!

October 5, 2023

LA Vikes Fan

Starter Order for ALDS - What Would You Do?

Now that we've won, time to start thinking about how we line up the starters for the ALDS. Games 1 and 2 are Saturday and Sunday in Houston, 3 and 4 are Tuesday and Wednesday in MN, and game 5 Friday in Houston. Lopez is able to go Sunday on 4 days rest, Gray not until Tuesday. Ryan would be next man up but hasn't pitched well lately and got bombed when he started in Houston on May 30. I think Ober is a better bet on the road, so is Maeda. Here's what I would do: Saturday - Ober Sunda

October 5, 2023

Depressed Twins Blog

Target Field being loud might actually be a factor these playoffs.

Do you remember nearly 10 years ago the "Cueto, Cuetoooo" incident in the WC game between Cincinatti and Pittsburgh. Here it is to remind you. Why is this so memorable? It's because fans were so into this game (Pirates first playoff game in 30 years) that they mentally broke a pitcher that was seen as one of the best in the NL at that time. It's one of the best crowds to ever attend a baseball game that I've ever seen. You could tell how much Pittsburgh fans had been waiting fo

troyjuhn in Blog

September 29, 2023

Playoff Scenarios -- How they look Friday morning

Regretfully, a few things have come into focus. Thankfully, that makes this shorter. Specifically... The East is settled. The Twins are locked in to the 3 seed. But here goes: Current standings: Baltimore (100-59), Tampa Bay (97-62), Texas (89-70), Toronto (88-71), Houston (87-72), Seattle (86-73), Minnesota (85-74) Tiebreaker procedure: If there is a three (or more)-way tie that involves the division leader and wild card position(s), the division leader

IndianaTwin in Schedules and playoffs

September 29, 2023

Dome Dogg's Blog

This Is The Most Insanely Priced Item Of Twins Memorabilia I Have Ever Seen

Last night I was at the game and, of course, had to take my five-year-old souvenir shopping. We were checking out the game-used booth when this caught my eye. That's right my friends, an empty, unsigned, completely unremarkable EMPTY bucket of gum for the low, low price of $300. How do they sell this with a straight face?! We got him a Duran jersey instead!

Dave Overlund in Bucket O' Fun

September 28, 2023

Playoff scenarios — How they look Thursday morning

The snapshot has gained a smidge more focus from Wednesday morning, but not much. Here’s an updated look at things heading into Thursday’s action. Current standings: Baltimore (99-59), Tampa Bay (97-62), Texas (89-69), Toronto (87-71), Houston (87-72), Seattle (85-73), Minnesota (85-73). Tiebreaker procedure: If there is a three (or more)-way tie that involves the division leader and wild card position(s), the division leader tiebreaker will be resolved first. Then, remaining ties wil

IndianaTwin in Schedules and playoffs

September 28, 2023

Playoff scenarios -- what they look like Wednesday morning

Here's a snapshot (though perhaps a blurry 8x10) of how I think things are sitting as it relates to the playoffs and seeding in the American League: Current standings: Baltimore (98-59), Tampa Bay (96-62), Texas (88-69), Toronto (87-70), Houston (86-72), Seattle (85-72), Minnesota (84-73). Magic numbers/seed scenarios: Baltimore and Tampa Bay will be the 1 and 4 seeds. Baltimore's magic number to win the division and be the 1 seed is three. Because Texas and Seattl

IndianaTwin in Schedules and playoffs

September 27, 2023

Help Design My Man Cave

Alrighty, folks. Mrs. IT thinks I spend too much time on TD, but I tell her it's a community worth trusting. I could use your help in proving me right. Here's the deal. When Tony O got elected to the Hall of Fame last year, I took it upon myself to collect each of his baseball cards, including the All-Stars, League Leaders and other special cards, from Topps, Hostess, Kellogg and a couple more. There's a total of 38 cards, including two which are oversized. Then I decided they

IndianaTwin in Odds & Ends

September 27, 2023

Cap'n John Clinger

Balls, Bats and Bases: St. Paul Saints Style

Camargo “Catches” Williams in Season-Ender 2023 Season: Game 148 Recap – Sept. 24 By CAP’N JOHN CLINGER Jair Camargo laughed when I asked him about fellow Saints catcher Chris Williams’ special request of him last Wednesday night. “Just doubles and triples for the rest of the week,” so that Williams could keep the team’s triple-A season home run record of 21 that he had just set. Williams had just passed Brent Rooker for the most 4-baggers in St. Paul’s three-year affiliatio

John Clinger in Blogs

September 25, 2023

Saints Take 4 of 5 from Mud Hens, Look Forward to 2024

Saint Paul, Minnesota - The St. Paul Saints had three players on MLB Rehab Assignments in the lineup on Sunday afternoon. Byron Buxton sent a ball to the warning track in the bottom of the ninth but in the end, it was dominant Mud Hens pitching that helped Toledo get past the Saints 3-2 on Sunday afternoon in front of 6,003. The Saints finished the 2023 season with a record of 84-64. In the second, Nick Maton walked. Next, Justice Bigbie singled, which moved Maton to second. Ryan Kreidler

September 24, 2023

Mud Hens and Saints Cancelled

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Rain, rain, go away. The Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints wanted to play on Saturday night, but mother nature had other plans. The Saints and Mud Hens game was canceled due to rain. With Sunday being the last day of the season, this game will not be made up. The Toledo Mud Hens and St. Paul Saints conclude the 2023 season on Sunday afternoon at CHS Field. First pitch is scheduled for 12:07 p.m. The Mud Hens are TBA while the Saints will send LHP Brent Headrick (4

September 24, 2023

Cap'n John Clinger

Balls, Bats and Bases: St. Paul Saints Style

A Trivia Question for You Saints Fans Out There 2023 Season: Game 147 Recap – Sept. 22 By CAP’N JOHN CLINGER What do the Cleveland Guardians, Albuquerque Isotopes and St. Paul Saints have in common? Hint: It’s a grand distinction. With Michael Helmon providing the muscle, the Saints joined the Guardians and Isotopes last night (Friday) as the only teams to hit 14th grand slam home runs in season in American professional baseball history since records started being kept

John Clinger in Blogs

September 23, 2023

MLB Rehab Update, Grand Slam History, Saints 10-6 Win

Saint Paul, Minnesota - The Saints had a seven run second inning that included a grand slam from Michael Helman. The Saints have 14 grand slams on the season, and this helped the Saints get past the Toledo Mud Hens 10-6 in front of 7,517. The Saints improved to 41-32 in the second half and 84-63 on the season. In the second, Nick Maton was hit-by-the-pitch and Justice Bigbie singled. Next, Ryan Kreidler hit a 360-foot home run to right field. Toledo had a 3-0 lead. The Saints an

September 23, 2023

Jonny Clubb's Blog

Breaking down the Twins potential first-round playoff opponents

The MLB playoff picture is taking shape and the Minnesota Twins are in position to claim their first AL Central since 2020. Barring any late run, the Twins will be the third seed in the American League and face the sixth seed, though who that team will be remains to be seen. This year’s playoff format features six teams from each league that will be made up of the three division winners and three wild card teams. The top two division winners will get first-round byes, the third division win

Jonny Clubb in Twins

September 22, 2023

Cap'n John Clinger

Balls, Bats and Bases: St. Paul Saints Style

Dobnak Sharp, Saints’ Hitting Timely in 4-2 Win over MudHens 2023 Season: Game 146 Recap – Sept. 21 By CAP’N JOHN CLINGER The Saints faced two former Minnesota Twins pitchers last night (Thursday) at CHS Field. One kept them off the scoreboard for six innings. The other -- not so much. And when the visiting Toledo MudHens were at bat, the Saints had an ex-Twin of their own on the mound. This one went the Saints’ way. Randy Dobnak pitched 6 innings and gave up just one run on

John Clinger in Blogs

September 22, 2023

MLB Rehab Update, An Error Costed Toledo, 4-2 Saints Win

Saint Paul, Minnesota - Bryan Sammons tossed six dominant innings for the Mud Hens. A costly Toledo error in the seventh inning helped the Saints score four unearned runs. The Saints defeated the Toledo Mud Hens 4-2 on Thursday night in front of 6,547. The Saints improved to 83-63 on the season. Toledo got on the board in the first. Randy Dobnak had a rocky start. On the first pitch of the game Dobnak hit Nick Solak with the pitch. Next, Justyn-Henry Malloy walked. Colt Keith doubled, whic