1. 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 9 months ago 2 reads 0 comments

  2. 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...

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  3. 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 ...

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  4. 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...

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  5. 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...

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  6. 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" ...

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  7. 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...

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  8. 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 9 months ago 485 reads 4 comments

  9. 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...

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  10. 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...

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  11. 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 10 months ago 7,143 reads 89 comments

  12. 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 10 months ago 222 reads 0 comments

  13. 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 10 months ago 756 reads 2 comments

  14. 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 ...

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  15. 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 10 months ago 224 reads 3 comments

  16. 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...

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  17. Minnesota Twins: Will Shortstop Brian Dozier Make an Impact Next Season?

    The Skinny An eighth-round pick out of the University of Southern Mississippi, Brian Dozier was never considered a big-time prospect in the Twins organization; but the Fulton, Miss...

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  18. Minnesota Twins: Will Pitcher Nick Blackburn Make an Impact Next Season?

    The Skinny The ubiquitous opinion from the Minnesota Twins faithful is a loud, “NO!” Their opinion is justified: Nick Blackburn is the worst MLB pitcher with 15 or more starts (4-9, 7...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 248 reads 8 comments

  19. NHL Power Rankings: Grading Each Team's Minor League System

    This is a ranking of each team’s minor league systems: looking at who the team drafts, how they develop them and how that player performs in the NHL ...

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  20. Minnesota Twins: Will Pitcher Jeff Manship Make an Impact Next Season?

    With the MLB regular season waning and the Minnesota Twins likely to be finished in September, Bleacher Report looks at certain players on the current roster and evaluates whether or not they will have an impact on the team next season...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 324 reads 2 comments

  21. Minnesota Twins: Will Darin Mastroianni Make an Impact Next Season?

    With the MLB regular season waning, and the Twins likely to be finished in September, Bleacher Report looks at certain players on the current roster and evaluates whether or not they will have an impact on the team next season...

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  22. Minnesota Twins: Will Pitcher Samuel Deduno Make an Impact Next Season?

    With the MLB regular season waning and the Twins likely to be finished in September, Bleacher Report looks at certain players on the current roster and evaluates whether or not they will have an impact on the team next season...

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  23. Minnesota Twins: After a Tough Homestand, Remember Marley's 3 Little Birds

    Rise up the morning/smiled with the rising sun/three little birds/pitch by my door step/singing sweet songs/of melodies pure and true Three Little Birds – Bob Marley ...

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  24. Minnesota Twins: Even When Times Are Tough, Brian Dozier Does It the Right Way

    Brian Dozier sat by his locker. The sign above him had his name and number. Tomorrow, that plate will be removed. “We made a roster move,” said manager Ron Gardenhire...

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  25. Minnesota Twins: Josh Willingham Hits Home Run No. 30, Just Sit Back and Enjoy

    In the bottom of the third inning, Josh Willingham of the Minnesota Twins hit a three-run blast into the bullpen off of the Detroit Tigers ’ Doug Fister. The home run tied the game at 4-4...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 381 reads 2 comments