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On Aug. 15, 2011, Jim Thome launched career home runs No. 599 and 600 in consecutive at-bats during Minnesota's 9–6 victory, becoming just the eighth player in MLB history to reach 600.

MLB News / Royals Review / July 29

Who’s our daddy?

College basketball fans have historically been some of the most engaged and entertaining fans in sports. Back in College basketball fans have historically been some of the most engaged and entertaining fans in sports.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 12

2026 MLB Draft: Reviewing Each Team’s Day 1 Haul

The first four rounds of the 2026 MLB Draft were held on July 11, giving all 30 Major League clubs a chance to pick the next generation of stars. Now that Day 1 is over, let’s take a look at how each team did.

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MLB News / Phillies Nation / July 11

Jim Thome’s son, Landon, taken by White Sox in MLB draft

PHILADELPHIA — Commissioner Rob Manfred announced the name of Landon Thome on Saturday afternoon in front of a Philadelphia crowd during the initial compensatory round of Major League Baseball’s amateur draft held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Detroit Tigers News / Detroit Tigers on SI / June 27

Tigers Select Son of MLB Hall of Famer in Latest First-Round Mock Draft

When it comes to high school baseball players, the Detroit Tigers definitely have a type. Look back at the franchise’s last three first-round picks and one will find that all three are left-handed hitters.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / March 18, 2025

Minnesota Twins Eccentricity & Ephemera: A Twinkie Town Definitive List (Round 19)

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Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / August 17, 2024

Twins Almanac: Jim Thome's Walk-Off, Doug Mientkiewicz's Brawl, Joe Mauer Pinch-Hit Magic

Today's Almanac features fireworks from Jim Thome, Doug Mientkiewicz, and Joe Mauer, as well as notes on Minnesota natives Blix Donnelly and Jerry Ujdur.

Cleveland Guardians News / Fastball on SI / July 30, 2024

José Ramírez Moves Up Cleveland Guardians' All-Time Home Run Leaderboards

Amid all the hoopla of the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline, the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers had an actual game to play. The Guardians came out on top Tuesday, and their biggest star made history in the win.

Cleveland Guardians News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30, 2024

Guardians star Jose Ramirez’s Jim Thome reason for wanting contract extension

Jose Ramirez recently tied Albert Belle for the second most home runs in Cleveland Guardians franchise history with 242. Ramirez still has a long way to go to catch the franchise’s all-time home run leader, Jim Thome.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / July 21, 2024

Twins Almanac: Joe Mauer Becomes Doubles King, Jim Thome and Jack Morris Enshrined

Today's Twins Almanac features Mike Cubbage, Rip Repulski, Don Mincher, Tony Oliva, Jim Merritt, Joe Mauer, Jack Morris, Jim Thome, and the Lombardozzi/Gladden kerfuffle.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 9, 2024

In the Age of Declining DH Performance, Twins Have Bucked the Trend

Jim Thome and Nelson Cruz aren’t walking back through the doors of Target Field to save the team. So, why do the Minnesota Twins still have an advantage in an age of declining DH performance?

MLB News / Yardbarker

The best MLB players who never won a World Series

It takes more than one great player to win a championship. These all-time great MLB players had their fair share of personal accomplishments but were never able to win a World Series.

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The 25 best designated hitters in MLB history

There are plenty of Major League Baseball players who were born to hit, and when the designated hitter was adopted by the American League in 1973, it made and saved plenty of careers.

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