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Read today's Twins Almanac, featuring notes on Kirby Puckett, Tony Oliva, Bert Blyleven, Dave Winfield, Dick Stigman, José Offerman, St. Michael-Albertville grad Joe Barbeln, and more.

MLB News / Bring Me The News / February 27

Minnesota hockey player goes viral with F-bomb interview after clinching spot at state

A high school hockey player from northern Minnesota had a moment Wednesday night that would've made Bert Blyleven and Anthony Edwards proud. No, we're not talking about Whitaker Rewertz's game-winning goal in overtime to send Hibbing/Chisholm to next week's prestigious boys' state hockey tournament.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Last Word On Sports / December 21

Three Former Pirates Who Don’t Deserve Hero’s Welcome

Whenever the Pittsburgh Pirates commemorate their World Series champion teams, fans cheer the return of their conquering heroes. Rightfully so. Many members of the Pirates’ champion teams of 1960, 1971, and 1979 remained in the Pittsburgh area.

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The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 9, 2024

Twins begin 19th annual 'Holiday Week of Giving'

The Minnesota Twins are looking to spread some Christmas cheer. The Twins announced their 19th annual "Holiday Week of Giving" on Monday, where Twins players, alumni, front office staff and corporate partners will volunteer with at a variety of events benefitting local causes.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / November 3, 2024

The Twins Almanac: A Sports Illustrated Cover & Bert Blyleven is Traded Away

The Twins Almanac: Weekend Edition delivers two day's worth of Minnesota baseball history, going all the way back to 1881.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / September 29, 2024

The Twins Almanac: Jack Crooks's Biggest Dinger and Don Wheeler's Greatest Achievement

Today's Almanac features Bert Blyleven, Jay Bell, Minnesota natives Paul Giel, Don Wheeler, Jack Crooks, and Tom Kelly enjoying a celebratory cigar.

MLB News / Twins Daily / September 16, 2024

Hall of Fame Surprise: Exclusive Signed Glove Added to Tomorrow’s Watch Party Prizes!

We're thrilled to share a new prize for tomorrow’s watch party! Along with some amazing prizes like Gluek's gift cards and Sotastick merchandise, you'll now have a shot at winning a refurbished glove signed by two Hall of Famers, Tony Oliva and Bert Blyleven!

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / August 13, 2024

Mike Cubbage, Former Infielder for the Twins, Dies at Age 74

Cubbage joined the team after the Bert Blyleven trade and played an effective third base, before transitioning to an extended career as a coach and scout.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 20, 2024

The Twins Almanac: Tough Luck Bert Blyleven, Kirby Puckett Starts A Streak

The wide-ranging Twins Almanac for 4/20 features quite a cast of characters, including Hall of Famers Charles Albert Bender, Dave Bancroft, Bert Blyleven, Kirby Puckett, and Cy Young, and Minnesotan major leaguers Dan Smith, Jack Crooks, and Sam Hentges.

MLB News / Twins Daily / March 15, 2024

Season Ticket Holders On Tap to Manage Apartment Building with Bert Blyleven

The new Twins Pass Plus feature helps fans connect with the former All-Star and perform critical maintenance and upkeep.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / April 3, 2020

April 6 in sports history: Duke wins second straight national title

Led by Grant Hill and Christian Laettner, the Duke Blue Devils (34-2) routed Michigan and its “Fab Five” freshmen, 71-51, to win their second consecutive NCAA hoops title on April 6, 1992. Here's other big sports news on this date through the years.

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Box Score 4/6: You'd think the Lakers would be better at tanking by now

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The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

The 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates won their fifth World Series, defeating the Baltimore Orioles for the championship. The popular disco song "We Are Family" by Sister Sledge was the team's theme song that year. How many of the players on that MLB championship roster can you name?

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