1. NHL Rankings: Breaking Down Which Teams Are Over and Underrated

    One of the positives of having seven different Stanley Cup winners and 29 teams different playoof playoffs teams (sorry Toronto)since the last lockout is that almost everyone goes into the season believing their team will be a winner...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 5,850 reads 114 comments

  2. Minnesota Twins: Last Home Game, First Home Game, Played Against Detroit Tigers

    It is 12:47 pm on Sunday, Sept. 30, the day of the Minnesota Twins final home game. A mass of fans gather near the entrance gate by Target Plaza...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 228 reads 0 comments

  3. Tsuyoshi Nishioka Released by Minnesota Twins: 8 Takeaways from the Experiment

    The Tsuyoshi Nishioka era in Minnesota is over. The Minnesota Twins announced that the move was requested by the struggling Japanese shortstop, who batted .215, had 50 hits (no home runs) and 19 RBI with two stolen bases...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 920 reads 10 comments

  4. Minnesota Twins: Sam Deduno's Season Over, Last Start Reveals Key to Future

    As reported by John Shipley of the St. Paul Pioneer Press , Minnesota Twins pitcher Samuel Deduno ’s season has come to a close. Terry Ryan confirms, BTW, Deduno will miss next start, so in all likelihood done for season...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 550 reads 2 comments

  5. Minnesota Twins: What You Need to Know About the Sam Deduno Injury

    Minnesota Twins pitcher Sam Deduno (6-5, 4.54 ERA) could potentially crack the rotation next season. When he has control of his pitches, he has filthy stuff that leaves the opposing batter (and his own catchers) wondering where the ball is going...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 466 reads 0 comments

  6. Minnesota Twins: The New York Yankees Series Still Matters This Season

    The Minnesota Twins may be well below .500 and far removed from the playoff picture, but make no mistake: Any time the New York Yankees come to town it’s a big series...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 316 reads 1 comments

  7. NHL Lockout: How Well Prepared Is Each Team?

    No team is really prepared for a lockout. Management prepared their teams for the next season, even if they are in a rebuilding mode...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 2,911 reads 27 comments

  8. NHL Power Rankings: How Much Will Each Franchise Be Affected by the Lockout?

    It’s that time of year again. The temperature is dropping, the leaves are changing color and the junior hockey players have already begun their showcase tournaments. With its new cable deal, $3...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 3,320 reads 37 comments

  9. Minnesota Twins: The Ideal Lineup with Players Currently on the Team's Roster

    You know what? I like how the offense is coming together at the end of the year. On Sunday, the Minnesota Twins ’ lineup card looked like this: 1. Denard Span (CF) 2. Ben Revere (LF) 3...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 1,188 reads 8 comments

  10. Minnesota Twins: Has Pitcher Brian Duensing Found His Role on This Team?

    Minnesota Twins pitcher Brian Duensing is in his element as a reliever. On Saturday, Duensing pitched in relief of starter Sam Deduno , who only went four innings in a 5-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 229 reads 0 comments

  11. Minnesota Twins: Pitcher Esmerling Vasquez Improving, but Is It Enough?

    A three-strikeout first inning of Friday’s game indicated that Minnesota Twins starter Esmerling Vasquez had figured out his control problems and was going to go deep into the game...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 225 reads 0 comments

  12. Minnesota Twins: Okay, Really, When Is Liam Hendriks Going to Win a Game?

    The waiting is the hardest part/ Every day you see one more card/ You take it on faith, you take it to the heart/ The waiting is the hardest part The Waiting – Tom Petty ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 263 reads 0 comments

  13. Minnesota Twins: Denard Span's Return Is Spoiled by His Team's Poor Play

    Denard Span is back! On Wednesday, Span came off the disabled list. Revere had to give up center field, a position he had fielded proficiently in Span’s absence, but he’s back at the No...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 138 reads 0 comments

  14. Minnesota Twins: Shortstop Pedro Florimon Showing Signs That He's the Real Deal

    It’s always difficult to follow up a groundbreaking performance. On Monday, Pedro Florimon had the game of his life...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 686 reads 0 comments

  15. Minnesota Twins: Tom Kelly Anecdote Reveals His Championship Recipe

    When Tom Kelly tells a story, he tells it with a purpose. The former Minnesota Twins manager who won both the 1987 and 1991 World Series is not simply reminiscing on "old times" ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 544 reads 2 comments

  16. Minnesota Twins: Which Game Was a Better Ticket on Sunday, Vikes or Twins?

    The Minnesota Twins have out of town baseball scores in right-center field. Today there was one score that wasn’t baseball: Vikings-Jaguars...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 345 reads 0 comments

  17. Minnesota Twins: Tom Kelly Day Reminds Us of the Good Times and the Bad

    Exit the Minnesota Twins ' clubhouse and the first thing you’ll see is a quote from former manager Tom Kelly written in silver lettering above the doors leading out of the room...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 471 reads 4 comments

  18. Minnesota Twins: Pitcher Liam Hendriks Just Can't Get That 1st Win

    If only Minnesota Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks could get that one win. “Your thoughts go towards that,” said manager Ron Gardenhire before the game...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 8 months ago 241 reads 2 comments

  19. Minnesota Twins: Will Pitcher Tyler Robertson Make an Impact Next Year?

    The Skinny Tyler Robertson is left-handed and has a knack for getting a good player out in a tight spot. In-depth Let’s look at a specific scenario...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 9 months ago 757 reads 1 comments

  20. NHL Power Rankings: Ranking Each Team Post-Free Agency

    I can’t tell you if there’s going to be hockey this year. I can’t tell you if the owners and players will reach a 50-50 split in revenue...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 9 months ago 7,131 reads 89 comments

  21. Brian Duensing: Minnesota Twins Pitcher Is Better off in Bullpen, Not Rotation

    One day Brian Duensing will make a great long reliever. Or a Left-handed, One Out Guy (LOOGY: My favorite acronym in baseball). Or setup man. Anything except a starter. This isn’t meant to be mean; it’s just the truth...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 9 months ago 221 reads 0 comments

  22. Minnesota Twins: 5 Things More Important Than Joe Mauer Being Placed on Waivers

    In case you missed it, Joe Mauer has been placed on trade waivers (h/t ESPN). Don’t. Freak. Out. The hometown hero is here to stay. Teams place players on waivers all the time...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 9 months ago 753 reads 2 comments

  23. Minnesota Twins: Tough Outing for Diamond as He Appeals His 6-Game Suspension

    And they say, “You don’t tug on Superman’s cape, You don’t spit into the wind You don’t pull on the mask of that ol’ Lone Ranger And ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 9 months ago 174 reads 0 comments

  24. Minnesota Twins: Liam Hendriks Almost Gets 1st Win Against Felix Hernandez

    I wish that Monday’s game, when the Minnesota Twins faced post-perfect game Felix Hernandez and his Seattle Mariners , was a meaningful contest. I really do...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 9 months ago 224 reads 3 comments

  25. Sports Illustrated: Why the Back Page Isn't the Same Without Rick Reilly

    I love Sports Illustrated , but it is becoming a little high brow for me. The main weakness of the magazine used to be its strength: the back page. Let me explain...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 9 months ago 386 reads 0 comments