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Chris's Twins Blog

Turning the Tide: Twins Showing Signs of Life

The Minnesota Twins are slowly climbing back to .500 on the season (16-20). This slow start has been attributed to injuries, inconsistencies in the lineup, and a few bullpen hiccups. With the weather warming up and the Twins getting to play some lighter competition, they have slowly turned the corner on their painful start to the season.    Griffin Jax started the season with a few blown saves and two bad losses as he saw his ERA balloon to over 11. After his last loss against Atlanta,
Chris's Twins Blog

Has Joe Ryan vaulted himself into ace status?

Joe Ryan came into the 2025 season with something to prove after his injury-shortened season last year. Ryan made 23 starts in 2024, going 7-7 with an ERA of 3.60 before cutting his season short with a right shoulder strain. He has been one of the most important pitchers in the rotation since making his debut in 2021.  In the 2025 season, Ryan had been nothing short of dominant. Ryan has a nice five-pitch repertoire, which he features the four-seam fastball and sweeper 73% of the time. His
The Baseball Movie Scorecard: Hits, Strikeouts, and Classics

The Sandlot (1993)

I like baseball movies that make me feel something. It might be the thrill of a big moment like the homerun in The Natural or Wild Thing's big entrance in Major League. I might be a nostalgia for the game, itself, like any of Costner's baseball movies, really. 1993's The Sandlot makes me feel and remember the pure joy of playing baseball as a kid with a bunch of crackpot friends! There are a lot of baseball flicks that showcase a team of kids and it's essential to bring out their personalities a
Chris's Twins Blog

Buxton Reaches Rare Twins Home Run-Stolen Base Milestone

The Minnesota Twins drafted Byron Buxton with the second overall pick in 2012. Drafted with the promise of a five-tool player boasting 30-30 potential, injuries and an inconsistent approach at the plate have unfortunately hindered Buxton from fully realizing that talent over his 11-year career. He has battled knee injuries, back problems, wrist issues, concussions, migraines, hip soreness, and other nagging issues. All these injuries have amounted to him missing around 50% of his playing ti
March To October

Will Walker Jenkins be prone to injury in his majors career as he is in his minors?

As we all know the twins are all prone to injuries we can all agree on that but Walker Jenkins and the saints are just as prone to injury as the Minnesota Twins but the main person I want to focus on is Walker Jenkins. Who missed both spring breakouts because of injury. Both were Left ankle sprains and they were both around the time of the spring breakout both years and right in the middle of spring training. Jenkins a 30 year old 1st round pick top prospect  out of South Brunswick HS. Has a goo
C-Gangster

C-Gangster in March To October

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Chris's Twins Blog

Struggles at the Plate: Carlos Correa's Slow Start in 2025

The Minnesota Twins are off to a 9-16 start. The team's hitting has been pretty close to non-existent in the first 25 games. They have been able to see guys like Byron Buxton and Luke Keaschall slug the ball all over the ballpark. Both Keaschall and Buxton have a slugging percentage over .450. The Twins' renewed effort to steal bases has been a pleasant surprise. Although the Twins sit in the bottom half of the league in steals, they are almost 25% of the way there to last year's total. Whi
The Baseball Movie Scorecard: Hits, Strikeouts, and Classics

You Gotta Believe (2024)

What makes a great baseball movie? Star power never hurts. A team of kids that rallies around a common cause? Sure. We've loved that before, right? Solid on-field play? Definitely a plus. Based on a true story? I'll be honest, I've never cared too much about that part, but it can lend a bit of weight to a story. Think "Moneyball" or "Eight Men Out." But, even if you put all of that together, it's not a magic recipe for a great baseball movie. The 2024 Netflix release "You Gotta Believe" has all
Tyler Omoth

Tyler Omoth in Baseball Movies

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Chris's Twins Blog

Can This Series Against The White Sox Jumpstart The Twins?

With a 7-15 record, the Twins come into the season holding the second-worst mark in the American League. They open up a three-game series against the worst team in the American League, the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox are bringing statistically one of the worst teams in baseball to Target Field. It was the same day last year, April 22nd, the Twins were 7-13 and were getting ready to host a four-game series vs the White Sox. Their sweep of the White Sox then sparked a 12-game winning str
Greg Allen

Lyman Bostock Deserves to be in the Twins Hall of Fame!

In my opinion, Lyman Bostock deserves to be in the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. I just became aware that he isn’t and felt a wave of incredulity come over me when I first thought about it.  The only reason I can think of is that his career with the Twins was cut short by Calvin Griffith’s mind boggling penuriousness (he paid Bostock $20,000 in 1977 for what might had been an MVP season but for Rod Carew’s actual .388 MVP season). And another owner, Gene Autry, of the Angels signed him to a
Chris's Twins Blog

Searching for Answers: Twins Look to Bounce Back from Sweep

Despite the Atlanta Braves' struggling lineup, which ranks in the bottom half of every offensive category this season, the Minnesota Twins were unexpectedly swept in their series. Chris Paddack showed flashes of what the Twins were expecting out of him. He went 5 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 5 K, 1 BB. He didn't factor into the win on Friday as the Twins lost 6-4. Despite his 2 clunker starts, Paddack has bounced back nicely with 10 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 11 K, 3 BB. Despite possessing a four-pitch arsenal, Paddack h
Chris's Twins Blog

Bullpen Boost: Stewart Returns; Other Twins Injury News

The Twins reinstated Brock Stewart from the injured list on Saturday. Stewart has been on the injured list all season due to a left hamstring strain he suffered in spring training. He made two appearances in Single A, throwing 1.2 innings while striking out all five batters. He will replace left-hander Kody Funderburk, who was optioned to Triple-A. Funderburk appeared in two games this year, throwing 4.0 innings with a 4.50 ERA. Stewart only pitched in 16 games last year, mostly due to righ
Chris's Twins Blog

Coulombe's Dominance Should Translate to High-Leverage Assignments

Danny Coulombe is in his second stint with the Twins. He pitched last year with the Baltimore Orioles. Coulumbe was very effective out of that Orioles bullpen, sporting a 2.12 ERA and a 0.67 WHIP over 29 2/3 innings last year. When the Twins re-signed him before this season, they were counting on him being the only lefty in the bullpen so they could use him in any matchup, especially against right-handed hitters. What the Twins have gotten out of Coulombe so far this year is one of the best star
Chris's Twins Blog

Byron Buxton is creating havoc with his speed again

Byron Buxton is transforming back to the young Byron Buxton. Yeah, he's only hitting .215 with an OBP of .261 and two walks, but when on base, it's more than likely that he'll come around and score. He's been on base 20 times this season and has scored 15 runs, which is a (75%) clip. The Twins' offense has gained a dynamic edge with Byron Buxton's increased aggressiveness on the basepaths. His ability to pick up extra bases often feels like a guaranteed run, a dimension unseen by fans in re
Chris's Twins Blog

Why is Yunior Severino getting no love?

Yunior Severino has been in Triple-A for part of 2023, and all of 2024. He started 2025 in St. Paul. He was the Minor League Player of The Year in 2023 clubbing 35 homeruns in both Double-A Wichita and Triple-A St. Paul, and then followed that up with 21 homeruns last year strictly in Triple-A St. Paul. He does strike out a lot but has managed to maintain a career .266 batting average and has major power potential. He was once a top-30 prospect but has now completely dropped off. Anyone kno
Chris's Twins Blog

Welcome To The Show; Luke Keaschall

Luke Keaschall has been called up tonight and will be in Atlanta for tomorrow's game. Where do we see him primarily playing?  This call up has pumped some excitement into the team and added some much needed depth with the uncertainty of Willi Castro and Carlos Correa. Keaschall can handle the bat and provides some much needed speed for the Twins. What is everyone's thoughts on this move?
LA Vikes Fan

Who Replaces Wallner As He Goes to the IL?

Wallner is going on the IL today with hamstring tightness, assumedly retroactive a day. Who comes up? This decision is a little more complicated than usual because Austin Martin is on the minor league IL, we can't make Castro an OF because we don't have enough left side infielders unless Correa can play, and Larnach isn't running well. Add to that you look at the statistics for the St. Paul Saints and the only three players were really hitting much are Carson McCusker, Ryan Fitzgerald, and Luke
William Malone IV blogs about Twins

Willy's What If: the Twins never trade Johan Santana

Hello, fellow humans! My name is William Malone IV. Son of William Malone III. And I come with great news! It is another "What If Wednesday" with your ole pal William Malone IV. Scenario: what if the Minnesota Twins never trade Johan Santana? This is a trade that clearly didn't work out for the Twins. It also didn't really work out for the New York Mets. They signed Santana to a six year extension, on top of the one year he initially had left in Minnesota. This locked him up for seven
William Malone IV blogs about Twins

Every trade between the Twins and Mets

Hello, fellow humans! My name is William Malone IV. Son of William Malone III. And I come with great news! The Minnesota Twins won a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers today. With the conclusion of this game, the series is over. But fear not! A new series against the New York Mets will begin tomorrow. To celebrate this highly anticipated interleague series, let us now take a look at every trade ever between these two amazing baseball clubs. December 8, 1978 Received: LHP Jerry
Paul Danesi

Baseball Card Collecting Before It Was A Business

Card Collecting in the Early 1900’s Card collecting in the early 1900’s was before my time and my dad’s, but not my grandfather’s. He arrived in Ellis Island in 1907 but did not acquire a taste for baseball or card collecting in his lifetime. If he had it would have been great because the T206 cards (1909-1911) common cards are worth at least $50 each in the 520 card set. Unlike later baseball cards the T206 cards came in packs of cigarettes, issued by the American Tobacco Company. And
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Paul D in History 101

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William Malone IV blogs about Twins

Willy's What If: Koskie's 2004 double stays in play

Hello, fellow humans! My name is William Malone IV. Son of William Malone III. And I come with great news! It is another "What If Wednesday" with your ole pal William Malone IV. Scenario: what would happen if Corey Koskie's ground rule double off Mariano Rivera in game two of the 2004 ALDS had stayed in play? Let's set the scene! 2004 American League Division Series. Game two. The Minnesota Twins are playing in the Bronx against the mighty New York Yankees, but they lead the series 1-0
The Baseball Movie Scorecard: Hits, Strikeouts, and Classics

Calvin Marshall (2009)

We all have that one friend. You know the one. He or she talks a big game, but their game can't back up their mouth. Sometimes that can drive you nuts, but darn it, they're still so lovable you decide to overlook their quirks. Besides, your buddy isn't trying to fool anyone. They actually believe it. That, in a nutshell, is Calvin Marshall.  "Calvin Marshall" is a Rudy-esque tale of a junior college kid who is a legend among his friends as a baseball star. But, the reality is that his fr
William Malone IV blogs about Twins

Fun facts straight from the 2025 Twins media guide

Hello, fellow humans! My name is William Malone IV. Son of William Malone III. And I come with great news! We are finally deep enough into the season where the stupid off-day after a team's first home game is no more. Less off days means more baseball! And more baseball makes fans of this wonder games so happy. Superfans of this wonderful sport are always dying for some bits of information on their favorite players. A good place to look for this is a team's media guide. Well, guess what? Yo
The Baseball Movie Scorecard: Hits, Strikeouts, and Classics

The Babe (1992)

Baseball is a game of legends. Jackie Robinson. Lou Gehrig. Nick Punto. The list goes on and on, but George Herman "Babe" Ruth is undeniably the most deified player in the history of the game. He entered baseball around the same time that the Black Sox scandal was tearing it down. Babe's larger-than-life personality and record-breaking feats on the diamond helped to heal those wounds and make him the biggest name in baseball, if not America.  "The Babe" follows Ruth's life from the da
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