https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/page/17/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/roy-smalley-was-an-iconic-twins-shortstop-was-traded-for-an-iconic-twins-shortstop-r17013/Roy Smalley has a significant place in Minnesota Twins history as an All-Star shortstop in the 1970s, a utility player on a 1980s championship team, and a broadcaster into the 2020s. He was a focal point in a couple of blockbuster trades, both coming to and leaving the Twins. His Twins playing c...17013Sat, 14 Sep 2024 15:11:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/twins-almanac-for-98-tom-kelly-number-retirement-double-boomstick-r16995/In today's Almanac, we mark the birthdays of two Minnesota natives, remember Tom Kelly's number retirement, and continue to chronicle the damage Nelson Cruz did to the Twins record books.  September 8, 1906: Birthdate of Frank Stewart Frank Stewart was born Frank Zwiaska to Polish immig...16995Sun, 08 Sep 2024 11:30:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/pedro-ramos-the-first-minnesota-twin-to-ever-toe-the-rubber-r16993/In the early years of the Minnesota Twins, they employed a considerable number of Cuban players. Tony Oliva, Zoilo Versalles, Camilo Pascual, and Julio Becquer are just a few. Starting Pitcher Pedro Ramos was the first to contribute and did so in a big way on opening day, 1961. Pedro Ramos w...16993Sat, 07 Sep 2024 14:06:21 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/twins-almanac-for-97-big-numbers-from-harmon-killebrew-and-mitch-garver-r16988/Todyay's Almanac features Harmon Killebrew, Brant Alyea, Mitch Garver, Hal Haydel, Sam Jones, Wally Gilbert, and the cautionary tale that walks will haunt.  September 7, 1949: Rochester No-Hits Austin Townball Rochester Royals pitcher Sam Jones no-hit the Austin Packers on this date in...16988Sat, 07 Sep 2024 11:32:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/rod-carew-walkoff-steal-of-home-rick-aguilera-saves-leader/In today's Almanac, Matt Wallner hits for the cycle, Rod Carew has a walk-off steal of home, Chuck Knoblauch scores 100 runs for the third straight season, and the Twins have a new career saves leader. September 1, 1972: Tenth-Inning Walk-Off Steal of Home Rod Carew stole home for a walk-o...16945Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:04:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/twins-almanac-831-baylors-big-bat-a-near-no-no-and-a-000-era-r16942/In today's almanac, the Twins acquire a big bat for the pennant chase, a Twins pitcher flirts with a perfect game, and a Brainerd native has a career 0.00 MLB ERA.    August 31, 1987: Pennant-Chasing Twins Acquire Big Bat The Twins acquired...16942Sat, 31 Aug 2024 17:44:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/bernie-allen-twins-purdue-university/Tony Oliva wasn't the only Twins player to have his career derailed by knee injury. Lesser-known Bernie Allen could have been so much more than he was in Major League Baseball. You must be a tremendous athlete to play Major League Baseball. In the history of MLB, many athletes are remarkable...16934Sat, 31 Aug 2024 13:16:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/the-twins-almanac-dean-chance-at-almost-his-best-everyday-eddie-and-the-mayor-of-st-paul-r16897/Today's Twins Almanac is a one-cup-of-coffee read, featuring Dean Chance, "Everyday" Eddie Guardado, and Minnesota native Mark Hamburger. August 25, 1967: Chance, Second Dean Chance pitched the second no-hitter in Minnesota Twins history in the second game of a doubleheader in Cleveland on...16897Sun, 25 Aug 2024 15:05:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/tom-brunansky-a-fan-favorite-and-world-champion-minnesota-twin-r16893/Tom Brunansky came to the Twins at their low point and helped see them to their highest. The Minnesota Twins bottomed out in the early 1980s. However, as most readers will know, the Twins were acquiring and cultivating a significant amount of young talent who would be instrumental in winning...16893Sat, 24 Aug 2024 16:29:14 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/twins-almanac-kent-hrbek-tom-hall-dan-gladden-johnny-podres/Only three items in today's Almanac, but one of them is one of my favorite events on the Almanac calendar: Kent Hrbek's major league debut. There are some interesting layers to the story beyond his 12th-inning game-winning homer. Also, on this date in 1969, Tom Hall bested Al Downing in an epic...16890Sat, 24 Aug 2024 13:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/the-twins-almanac-tom-seaver-vs-frank-viola-joe-mauer-at-his-hottest-and-more-r16854/Today's wide-ranging Almanac features quite a list of names, including Burleigh Grimes, Rip Repulski, Tom Seaver, Joe Mauer, Kenta Maeda, and the second-longest losing streak in Twins history.  August 18, 1893: Birthdate of Burleigh Grimes Hall of Fame spitballer Burleigh Grimes was born n...16854Sun, 18 Aug 2024 16:11:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/history/twins-almanac-jim-thomes-walk-off-doug-mientkiewiczs-brawl-joe-mauer-pinch-hit-magic-r16848/Today's Almanac features fireworks from Jim Thome, Doug Mientkiewicz, and Joe Mauer, as well as notes on Minnesota natives Blix Donnelly and Jerry Ujdur.  August 17, 1943: Minnesota Native Pitches Third No-Hitter Olivia, Minnesota native Blix Donnelly pitched his third minor league no-h...16848Sat, 17 Aug 2024 17:10:00 +0000