https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-history/page/13/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-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/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-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/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-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/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-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/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-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/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-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/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-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/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-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 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-history/jeff-reboulet-the-classic-no-hit-middle-infielder-who-played-in-mlb-for-12-seasons-r17463/Jeff Reboulet was the kind of player Twins manager Tom Kelly always had rostered. He wasn't flashy or even particularly good, but he did enough right to have a long-lasting MLB career. The Twins have had many effective utility infielders over the years. Guys who played defense capably at mul...17463Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:10:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-history/johan-santana-2004-cy-young-al-mvp-award-race/Johan Santana dominated during the 2004 season on the way to his first Cy Young. Here’s why he should have been in the AL MVP discussion. Johan Santana's 2004 campaign was the best season of his career and one of the most dominant performances by a pitcher in modern MLB history. The Minnesot...17451Sat, 07 Dec 2024 17:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-history/the-twins-almanac-the-greatest-generation-serves-the-nation-r17465/Read up on this weekend in Minnesota baseball history with notes on Bob Casey, Wayne Terwilliger, Carl Pohlad, Shane Mack, Gary Ward, Kerry Taylor, Jerry Koosman, Jesse Orosco, Wally Backman, and the Minnesotan who gave up Babe Ruth's only minor league home run.  Dec. 7: The United States of...17465Sat, 07 Dec 2024 14:15:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins-history/inside-the-minnesota-twins-players-project-junior-ortiz-big-papi-billy-martin-r17449/The players keep coming in our attempt to create specialized pages for all Twins players; come take a look at some of the newest members of the group! What is the Players Project? It's a community-driven, wiki-style project that focuses on Twins players of all stripes. It's open to all Twins...17449Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:10:02 +0000