https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/39/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/punto-wonders-if-sliding-headfirst-into-virus-would-work-r10077/Beloved utility player considers an unorthodox approach to epidemiology. Sources close to former Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Punto say the retired major leaguer has taken an interest in public health and using his unique skill set to mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak. “He’s done the reading, he’s...10077Fri, 20 Nov 2020 13:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/white-sox-hire-connie-mack-as-bench-coach-r10062/AL Central contender adds more veteran leadership for young ballclub with all-time wins leader. Some critics disagree. The Chicago White Sox announced Thursday that they’re adding another Hall of Fame manager to DUI enthusiast Tony La Russa’s coaching staff. “We’re incredibly thrilled to announce...10062Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-ask-mlb-to-stop-the-count-of-wild-card-round-game-1-r10045/Team hopes unconventional strategy will end postseason slump. The Houston Astros defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-1 in Game 1 of the 2020 AL Wild Card round. Or did they? Lawyers for the Minnesota Twins have asked Major League Baseball to stop the innings count of Game 1 after the fifth inning, wit...10045Fri, 06 Nov 2020 13:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/local-beat-writers-announce-inaugural-%E2%80%98media-bad-guy%E2%80%99-award-r10024/“Every season, there’s a guy who’s just a weapons-grade dink. He deserves recognition.” Last week, the Twin Cities chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America announced the winners of their end-of-year Diamond Awards. In addition to Minnesota Twins MVP, Rookie of the Year, and other ho...10024Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/dustin-may-first-children%E2%80%99s-television-workshop-creation-to-pitch-in-world-series-r10004/“We’re incredibly proud of Dustin and the fearless team of puppeteers that controls his every move.” Although Dustin May’s appearance in Game 2 of the World Series didn’t go to plan, at least one group of fans was pleased with his performance. “Just taking the mound was a big moment for Dustin,”...10004Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/landmark-100000th-analytics-vs-gut-instinct-debate-fails-to-resolve-argument-r9983/The world of baseball is buzzing after a milestone debate took place in the comments of Greta Larson’s Facebook page Thursday night. It started simply enough. Greta Larson, a Minneapolis-based IT consultant, noted that she was “Bummed that the Twins weren’t in it, but she was pulling for the Rays...9983Fri, 16 Oct 2020 11:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/graterol-incident-would-have-broken-minnesota-researcher-claims-r9960/The former Twin’s confrontation with Manny Machado might well have caused “mass chaos, Anderson-on-Anderson violence.” Brusdar Graterol is no longer a Twin. In what looks like a trade that worked for both teams, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired him in exchange for Kenta Maeda. The latter being pa...9960Fri, 09 Oct 2020 11:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/a-review-of-the-2004-film-shark-tale-r9942/The last time the Minnesota Twins won a playoff game, Shark Tale was the #1 movie in America. Rather than revisit the relentless sadness factory that is the Minnesota Twins in the postseason, here is a review of that film. The first thing you need to know about Shark Tale, an animated movie aimed...9942Fri, 02 Oct 2020 11:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/attempt-to-echo-robe-gimmick-backfires-multiple-twins-injured-r9905/Novelty bikini briefs turn into ‘a perfect machine of groin havoc.’ Earlier this week, Josh Donaldson ordered customized robes for his fellow Minnesota Twins. The positive impact on clubhouse morale was immediate and they soon became a social and traditional media sensation. The follow-up is mark...9905Fri, 25 Sep 2020 11:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/local-man-remembers-how-to-hate-the-chicago-white-sox-again-r9879/“It’s like riding a bike made of spite and angry thoughts.” Brandon Kennedy didn’t see it coming. “I knew going into the series this was a big deal, especially with Cleveland falling apart,” said the Richfield-based copywriter. “But it’s been so long since the (Chicago) White Sox were worth a dam...9879Fri, 18 Sep 2020 11:11:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/don%E2%80%99t-let-the-al-central-race-distract-you-from-pointing-at-the-yankees-and-laughing-r9846/Cleveland and Chicago are formidable opponents but don’t take your eye off the ball. With the three AL Central leaders separated by a game and a half and the Twins lined up to play the other two back-to-back, it’s critical to remember the important thing: The Yankees straight-up suck right now. T...9846Fri, 11 Sep 2020 11:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/blyleven-admits-%E2%80%98downward-plane%E2%80%99-isn%E2%80%99t-real-r9816/"I don't know what it means either." Longtime Twins color commentator Bert Blyleven signed off after 25 years in the booth with Dick Bremer on Wednesday night, but not before revealing a startling secret about one of his favorite pitching aphorisms. “The downward plane isn’t real,” said the Hall...9816Fri, 04 Sep 2020 11:14:00 +0000