RpR Verified Member Posted April 19, 2025 Posted April 19, 2025 1 hour ago, strumdatjag said: As of April 18, 2025, .642 OPS and .217 BA are current offensive stats for Max Jepler with the Phillies. April 19,2025 He started real well but has dropped to a simmer right now.
stringer bell Verified Member Posted April 20, 2025 Author Posted April 20, 2025 One ex-Twin hurler is placed on the IL and one is activated. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/red-sox-expected-to-activate-liam-hendriks-tomorrow.html https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/martin-perez-headed-for-mri-with-forearm-soreness.html
shortround81 Verified Member Posted April 21, 2025 Posted April 21, 2025 Best of luck to Luis Arraez. Had a collision at first base running out a bunt and had to be stretchered off. He's been released from a Houston hospital and back with the team. Warning: Video of the collision is in the article: https://www.mlb.com/news/luis-arraez-carted-off-after-collision-with-mauricio-dubon VivaBomboRivera! 1
RpR Verified Member Posted April 21, 2025 Posted April 21, 2025 3 hours ago, shortround81 said: Best of luck to Luis Arraez. Had a collision at first base running out a bunt and had to be stretchered off. He's been released from a Houston hospital and back with the team. Warning: Video of the collision is in the article: https://www.mlb.com/news/luis-arraez-carted-off-after-collision-with-mauricio-dubon I saw the video, did a he get hit in the head by the 1st baseman?
shortround81 Verified Member Posted April 21, 2025 Posted April 21, 2025 1 minute ago, RpR said: I saw the video, did a he get hit in the head by the 1st baseman? To me it doesn't look like it. On the surface it looked like a fairly innocuous collision, but maybe the jerky movement of his head when he hit the ground caused some concussion-like symptoms RpR 1
big dog Verified Member Posted April 22, 2025 Posted April 22, 2025 22 hours ago, shortround81 said: To me it doesn't look like it. On the surface it looked like a fairly innocuous collision, but maybe the jerky movement of his head when he hit the ground caused some concussion-like symptoms One report said the first baseman's elbow came in contact with some part of his head, but I didn't read anything suggesting that was the definitive cause. Good luck, Luis. shortround81 1
Vanimal46 Old-Timey Member Posted April 24, 2025 Posted April 24, 2025 https://www.startribune.com/tony-oliva-kent-hrbek-health-problems-stroke-patrick-reusse-column/601337580 Pat Reusse wrote a story this morning that both Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek experienced a stroke earlier this month… T.O., shortround81 and VivaBomboRivera! 3
shortround81 Verified Member Posted April 24, 2025 Posted April 24, 2025 35 minutes ago, Vanimal46 said: https://www.startribune.com/tony-oliva-kent-hrbek-health-problems-stroke-patrick-reusse-column/601337580 Pat Reusse wrote a story this morning that both Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek experienced a stroke earlier this month… Speedy recovery to them both. One of my all time favorite Twins commercials Strombomb, Doctor Wu and T.O. 2 1
stringer bell Verified Member Posted April 26, 2025 Author Posted April 26, 2025 Niko Goodrum announced his retirement. Goodrum broke in with the Twins in 2017. He played for four other teams and signed minor league contracts with at least three more franchises. Doctor Wu 1
Dave Borton Verified Member Posted April 26, 2025 Posted April 26, 2025 He is still out there; Sanchez catching for the Orange Birds today. Pounding a blistering .111.
Dave Borton Verified Member Posted April 27, 2025 Posted April 27, 2025 Polanco blasted two HRs for the Mariners, lifting his BA to .354 and OPS to 1.085. https://www.mlb.com/stories/player/593871?partnerId=it-20250427-13349576-mlb-1-A&utm_id=it-20250427-13349576-mlb-1-A&lctg=89773477 Doctor Wu, nokomismod, VivaBomboRivera! and 1 other 3 1
stringer bell Verified Member Posted April 27, 2025 Author Posted April 27, 2025 Eddie's a free agent again. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/eddie-rosario-elects-free-agency.html Andrew Stevenson is going to try to get back to the majors in the US. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/rays-sign-andrew-stevenson-to-minor-league-contract.html Doctor Wu 1
stringer bell Verified Member Posted April 28, 2025 Author Posted April 28, 2025 On 4/27/2025 at 12:05 PM, stringer bell said: Eddie's a free agent again. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/eddie-rosario-elects-free-agency.html Andrew Stevenson is going to try to get back to the majors in the US. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/rays-sign-andrew-stevenson-to-minor-league-contract.html Eddie signs with the Braves. It looks like he’ll have a major league roster spot. Doctor Wu 1
stringer bell Verified Member Posted April 29, 2025 Author Posted April 29, 2025 Lots of ex-Twins transactions, plus Jorge Polanco is Player of the Week. Kyle Gibson recalled to start his season with the Orioles. Gary Sánchez placed on IL, Caleb Boushley optioned by the Rangers, Luis Arráez will be activated from the concussion IL shortround81, Craig Arko, RpR and 2 others 5
bean5302 Verified Member Posted April 29, 2025 Posted April 29, 2025 8 hours ago, stringer bell said: ...Kyle Gibson recalled to start his season with the Orioles... Gave up 5 home runs in 2.0 innings. He might have needed a little more tuning, LOL Doctor Wu and Dave Borton 1 1
stringer bell Verified Member Posted April 29, 2025 Author Posted April 29, 2025 One of the more obscure ex-Twins will get another taste of the major league experience. Waddell made four appearances for the Twins in 2021, moved on two other teams that year and hasn't been in the majors since. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/mets-to-select-brandon-waddell-on-wednesday.html Doctor Wu 1
bean5302 Verified Member Posted April 30, 2025 Posted April 30, 2025 Former top pick Chase Petty is getting his call up for the Reds. He'd been working on his pitches to increase his K rate starting last year. So far in 2025, it's started paying off. He's been averaging 96mph on his sinker this year. He's had some loud contact against him, and he's walked a few more guys to get to his 10.57 K/9 so far in AAA this year. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/04/reds-to-promote-chase-petty.html Doctor Wu 1
lecroy24fan Verified Member Posted May 1, 2025 Posted May 1, 2025 Petty's debut las night was epic. 2.1 IP, 7 H, 9 ER in 69 pitches. bean5302, Vanimal46 and Doctor Wu 1 1 1
bean5302 Verified Member Posted May 1, 2025 Posted May 1, 2025 4 hours ago, lecroy24fan said: Petty's debut las night was epic. 2.1 IP, 7 H, 9 ER in 69 pitches. He wanted to follow the trend of former Twins pitcher debuts after seeing Gibson's performance at Yankee Stadium.
nokomismod Verified Member Posted May 2, 2025 Posted May 2, 2025 On 4/29/2025 at 9:36 AM, stringer bell said: Lots of ex-Twins transactions, plus Jorge Polanco is Player of the Week. Kyle Gibson recalled to start his season with the Orioles. Gary Sánchez placed on IL, Caleb Boushley optioned by the Rangers, Luis Arráez will be activated from the concussion IL Anyone else have Polanco as one of their favorite players. I really enjoyed his left handed at bats when he would catch fire. He carried the Twins a good many times when he caught fire over the years. Seems like a cool cat too. RpR and Strombomb 2
Parfigliano Verified Member Posted May 2, 2025 Posted May 2, 2025 Kenta Maeda DFA by Tigers Doctor Wu, VivaBomboRivera!, shortround81 and 1 other 1 3
Doctor Wu Verified Member Posted May 2, 2025 Posted May 2, 2025 8 hours ago, Parfigliano said: Kenta Maeda DFA by Tigers Sad, but not a total shock. He hasn't been very effective the past year with the Tigers. I really liked him when he pitched for the Twins. I hope he still has something left in the tank and can pitch again, but at his age it's looking unlikely. shortround81 1
Ryan Atkins Verified Member Posted May 2, 2025 Posted May 2, 2025 The Royals have released Nick Gordon from his minor league contract: Royals Release Nick Gordon - MLB Trade Rumors
RpR Verified Member Posted May 2, 2025 Posted May 2, 2025 3 hours ago, Ryan Atkins said: The Royals have released Nick Gordon from his minor league contract: Royals Release Nick Gordon - MLB Trade Rumors I wonder what happened , as he is just as good as the average journey man, both bat and glove. Doctor Wu 1
shortround81 Verified Member Posted May 3, 2025 Posted May 3, 2025 I thought he was joking 82K views · 314 reactions | Joey Gallo, coming soon to a mound near... WWW.FACEBOOK.COM Joey Gallo, coming soon to a mound near you? 👀 (via JoeyGallo24/X). Doctor Wu 1
lecroy24fan Verified Member Posted May 3, 2025 Posted May 3, 2025 12 hours ago, Doctor Wu said: Sad, but not a total shock. He hasn't been very effective the past year with the Tigers. I really liked him when he pitched for the Twins. I hope he still has something left in the tank and can pitch again, but at his age it's looking unlikely. His contract isn't even the worst one on the Tigers books.
stringer bell Verified Member Posted May 6, 2025 Author Posted May 6, 2025 Andrew Vasquez (10 appearances for the Twins in 2018-19) is back in the US, signing a minor league deal with the Angels. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/angels-andrew-vasquez-agree-to-minor-league-contract.html Doctor Wu 1
Doctor Wu Verified Member Posted May 7, 2025 Posted May 7, 2025 On 5/3/2025 at 4:43 AM, RpR said: I wonder what happened , as he is just as good as the average journey man, both bat and glove. Yeah, that didn't last long. I figured that Gordon would get a chance and stick with another club at some point. Are there some other issues that we haven't heard about?
Twodogs Verified Member Posted May 7, 2025 Posted May 7, 2025 On 4/19/2025 at 4:45 PM, RpR said: April 19,2025 He started real well but has dropped to a simmer right now. Now his on base percentage is .341, highest of his career. And his OPS is .796. his stats will go down and then they'll go back up again and so on. He will have an ok season in Philly.
stringer bell Verified Member Posted May 8, 2025 Author Posted May 8, 2025 The Tigers released Kenta Maeda and outrighted Manuel Margot after he was activated from the Injured List. https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2025/05/tigers-outright-manuel-margot-release-kenta-maeda.html RpR 1
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