https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/page/13/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/mike-pagliarulo-david-ortiz-kerry-taylor-kyle-garlick/Was David Ortiz trolling the Twins with his first home run as a member of the Red Sox? Decide for yourself in this weekend's Almanac, featuring notes on Roseau graduate Kerry Taylor, 1991 postseason hero Mike Pagliarulo, Justin Morneau, Ortiz, and Kyle Garlick.  Jan. 25: Happy 54th birthday...17680Sat, 25 Jan 2025 14:50:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/rich-reese-was-a-slick-fielder-famous-footnote-trivia-answer-record-holder-r17644/Rich Reese was a modest-hitting, slick-fielding first baseman in the late 1960s and early 1970s. With Harmon Killebrew playing third base in 1969 more frequently than first base, Reese became the primary first basemen down the stretch and turned a scorching July and August into American League M...17644Sat, 18 Jan 2025 13:54:38 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/tony-oliva-terry-ryan-fritz-polka/This weekend's Almanac features a short but diverse cast of Minnesota baseball figures: Tony Oliva, Terry Ryan, 1923 major leaguer Rip Wade, and Mankato State all-time great Fritz Polka.    Jan. 11, 1973: In an effort spearheaded by Oakland Athletics’ owner Charlie Finley, American Leag...17607Sat, 11 Jan 2025 15:34:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/justin-morneaus-2010-season-the-twins-biggest-%E2%80%9Cwhat-if%E2%80%9D-r17591/What if? It’s a question that fans can ponder for decades after critical moments, seasons, and games. For the Twins, one player’s season stands out as the team’s biggest “What If” moment.   Throughout the Minnesota Twins’ long and storied history, countless “what if” moments have occurr...17591Sat, 11 Jan 2025 12:33:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/why-willie-mays-almost-played-in-st-louis-park-r17580/Residents of the West Metro are likely familiar with this area of St. Louis Park. Just south of Interstate 394 along Park Place, there’s the West End shopping and entertainment district, a Costco, a Home Depot, Yangzte restaurant, the KFAN studios, Life Time Fitness, and more. Nestled in under t...17580Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:22:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/this-former-twins-pitcher-holds-a-few-dubious-major-league-records-r17579/While right-handed pitcher Terry Felton did not enjoy a long, prosperous Major League Baseball career, it appears he had a fulfilling career outside of the game. In my judgment, baseball tracks more statistics cares more about numbers and reveres the game’s records more than any other sport....17579Sun, 05 Jan 2025 19:22:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/the-twins-almanac-weekend-edition-r17573/This weekend's Almanac features baseball greats Tony Oliva, Charlie Manuel, Ron Gardenhire, Earl Battey, and Bert Blyleven.    Jan. 4, 1972: Here is an incredible photo of Tony Oliva kissing his dad Pedro at the Mexico City airport on this date in 1972. Due to travel restrictions betwee...17573Sat, 04 Jan 2025 15:39:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/the-twins-almanac-weekend-edition-r17550/This weekend's Almanac features three pitchers with Minnesota connections: Minnetonka graduate Jim Brower, Coon Rapids graduate Logan Shore, and 1991 World Series Champion Carl Willis.  Dec. 28: Happy 64th birthday to Carl Willis . After being out of the majors for a few years, the 30-year-o...17550Sat, 28 Dec 2024 15:38:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/rickey-henderson-had-a-hall-of-fame-career-against-the-minnesota-twins-r17537/Rickey Henderson was a generational talent who will be remembered for his long-term impact on the entire game. However, his numbers against the Minnesota Twins were some of the best against any franchise. The baseball world was shaken to its core on Saturday, by the news of Rickey Henderson'...17537Wed, 25 Dec 2024 15:05:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/how-would-the-twins-biggest-moments-change-with-the-golden-at-bat-r17469/The Minnesota Twins have a storied history, but MLB’s proposed “Golden Batter” rule could have altered some of their greatest moments. How would this one not-so-simple rule have changed the team’s history? MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has introduced many ideas during his tenure that have cha...17469Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:19:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/the-twins-almanac-corey-koskie-leaves-josh-willingham-arrives-r17506/Read up on this weekend in Minnesota baseball history with notes on Corey Koskie, Josh Willingham, Austin native Michael Wuertz, the first Black pitcher to throw a no-hitter in MLB history, and the oldest living major leaguer.    Dec. 14: After seven seasons with the Twins, Manitoba nat...17506Sat, 14 Dec 2024 16:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/boston-legend-near-hall-of-famer-luis-tiant-pitched-a-single-season-for-the-minnesota-twins-r17477/With his contorted corkscrew windup, side-arm pitching, and bushy mustache, Luis Tiant was a fan favorite wherever he played. On December 8, 2024, the Classic Baseball Era Committee considered eight candidates for selection to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, including one-time Twins pitc...17477Tue, 10 Dec 2024 14:17:02 +0000