1. Minnesota Twins: Scott Diamond Gets Complete Game Shutout with Carroll at Third

    Jamey Carroll started at third base this Friday. Although Trevor Plouffe tweeted that he’ll be back on the field to start the Minnesota Twins ' series against the ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 726 reads 0 comments

  2. MLB Top 10 Pitcher Rankings: Gonzalez, Dickey, Sale and Harrison Struggle

    It’s been a month for pitchers facing division rivals. Gio Gonzalez got shelled by the Mets. The Mets! Speaking of the Mets, RA Dickey has given up 15 earned runs in 20...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 913 reads 8 comments

  3. MLB Hitter Power Rankings: 2 Surprise Teams, A's and Bucs, Are Led by One Hitter

    The Oakland Athletics or the Pittsburgh Pirates? Which one of these perennially awful (but also awful interesting) teams is going to make the playoffs? Is it going to be the A’s? ...

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  4. NHL Power Rankings: Where Does Your Favorite Team Stand Right Now?

    And now it’s time for the POWER RANKINGS!!! (Imagine Bruce Buffer saying that and you’ll understand why it’s in all caps.) Yes, they’re back...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 8,547 reads 68 comments

  5. Minnesota Twins: 5 Things to Take Away from the Baltimore Orioles Series

    Starter Cole De Vries gave up one run in six innings and, while getting run support in the first and fourth, but Twins had relied heavily on their bullpen during the homestand and it caught up to them in Game 4, a 4-3 loss...

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  6. Minnesota Twins: Francisco Liriano Throws 10 Strikeouts, Will He Be Traded?

    There are 12 spots to place a strikeout K on the Home Run Porch in left field. Francisco Liriano filled 10 of those spots in his first start following his 15-strikeout outing on ...

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  7. MLB Pitcher Power Rankings: Weaver, Verlander Lead Charge for Angels, Tigers

    It’s been said before and it’ll been said again, but pitching separates the men from the boys in Major League Baseball...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 1,128 reads 4 comments

  8. Minnesota Twins: Why We Cheer for Thome, Boo Pierzynski and Love Mauer

    Batting third, the designated hitter, Jim Thome. As Jim Thome walked to the plate on Tuesday, he was applauded. The applause was quieter than when starting pitcher Samuel Deduno threw his second strike, but louder than when he threw his first...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 637 reads 2 comments

  9. MLB Power Rankings: Hamilton Falls, Braun Rises Among Position Players

    Since the All-Star break, we’ve seen Josh Hamilton stumble while two Angels, Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout, continue their impressive plays...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 1,338 reads 2 comments

  10. Minnesota Twins: Justin Morneau, Team Terrorize 7 Orioles Pitchers in 19-7 Win

    After being swept by the Oakland Athletics , Minnesota Twins fans may have expected the Baltimore Orioles to swarm upon their team like the seagulls in The Birds ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 178 reads 0 comments

  11. NHL Power Rankings: Evaluating Every Team's Early Performance on the Market

    The Minnesota Wild made the biggest splash in the offseason when they signed not only one but the two biggest names on the free agent market: Zach Parise and Ryan Suter. (Oh yeah, and they got Jake Dowell)...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 6,399 reads 43 comments

  12. Minnesota Twins: 5 Things to Take Away from the Oakland Athletics Series

    It’s a sweep. The Minnesota Twins were outscored 24-10, used 11 bullpen pitchers in their last two games and couldn’t pick up wins despite out-hitting the Oakland Athletics in the first two...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 466 reads 5 comments

  13. Minnesota Twins: Cole De Vries Has Rough Night, Will He Remain with Team?

    In front of a sellout crowd, the Twins ’ sixth this year, Camilo Pascual joined pitchers Jim Perry, Brad Radke and Rick Aguilera when he was inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame at the beginning of game two against the Oakland A’s...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 521 reads 2 comments

  14. Minnesota Twins: Liriano, Willingham Increase Trade Value While Span's Drops

    Coco Crisp: Strikeout swinging. Rickie Weeks: Strikeout looking. Josh Reddick: Strikeout swinging. One. Two. Three. That’s how the first inning went for Twins starter Francisco Liriano ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 1,321 reads 1 comments

  15. MLB Power Rankings: Verlander, Cain and Baseball's Best Pitchers

    Starting this week, I’ve released two separate slideshows. The first ranked the 20 best position players right now. This one ranks the 10 best pitchers right now...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 2,328 reads 16 comments

  16. MLB Power Rankings: Hamilton, McCutchen and the Best Position Players

    Starting this week, I’ll be releasing two slideshows. One will rank the 20 best position players on a week-by-week basis. The other will rank the 10 best pitchers on a week-by-week basis...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 10 months ago 1,949 reads 22 comments

  17. Minnesota Wild Among Cup Faves After Parise, Suter Signings

    There are three things you should never ask someone: Never ask an overweight woman if she’s pregnant. Never ask Michael about his business. And never ask me if I think my team will win a championship...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 3,341 reads 66 comments

  18. Brandon Roy Joins the Minnesota Timberwolves, Did They Just Become a Contender?

    Hold on. What just happened? Brandon Roy is joining the Minnesota Timberwolves ? What about your “brand,” B-Roy? Aren’t there more shoes to be sold, cologne ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 1,401 reads 14 comments

  19. Minnesota Wild Land Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, Can They Win the Stanley Cup?

    Zach Parise and Ryan Suter just signed matching 13-year, $98 million contracts to join the Minnesota Wild , once again making a team relevant that has not made the playoffs since winning the division in 2007-08...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 7,311 reads 73 comments

  20. NHL Free Agents: Ranking the Top 25 Players Who Remain on the Market

    As we venture further into the free-agency period, certain big-name players have been swooped up, and others remain on the board. New Jersey Devils captain Zach Parise remains unsigned, as does Nashville Predators defenseman Ryan Suter...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 5,218 reads 18 comments

  21. 2012 NHL Free Agents: Can the Minnesota Wild Land Zach Parise and Ryan Suter?

    According to their official Twitter account , the Minnesota Wild have submitted contract offers to free agents Zach Parise ( New Jersey Devils ) and Ryan Suter ( Nashville Predators )...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 2,089 reads 5 comments

  22. What Each NHL Team's Fanbase Would Really Like to Say to the Team Brass

    Everyone thinks they can do a better job than the front office. We’re fans: We’re loud, we’re proud and say dumb things at the bar when we become intoxicated...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 7,954 reads 95 comments

  23. NHL Power Rankings: Rating the Savviness of Each Team's GM in Free Agent Market

    Signing free agents is obviously only one facet of an NHL general manager’s duty. He has to, among other things, draft well, develop players well and execute smart trades...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 11 months ago 4,319 reads 48 comments

  24. NHL Power Rankings: Rating Each Team on Its Likelihood of Improving This Summer

    Ironically, it was two Sun Belt teams that made the most improvement this year. The Phoenix Coyotes have become regulars the playoffs at this point, but won the Pacific for the first time in franchise history...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 12 months ago 1,063 reads 23 comments

  25. NHL Power Rankings: How Likely Is Your Team to Be in the Finals in 2012-13?

    In a matter of weeks we will know which team will be crowned Stanley Cup Champion. My guess is it’s going to be either the New Jersey Devils or Los Angeles Kings (just a hunch)...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 12 months ago 2,454 reads 22 comments