Johan Santana News

It’s Time: The Twins Must Retire Johan Santana’s No. 57

Johan Santana is arguably the best pitcher in Twins history. Here’s why it is time for the Minnesota Twins to retire his number.

Mets key starter got invaluable coaching from franchise legend in Spring Training

New York Mets star pitcher Sean Manaea had the privilege to pick the brain of one of the franchise’s best hurlers ever. Former Mets ace Johan Santana was a guest instructor at New York’s Spring Training in Port St.

Mets’ Sean Manaea worked with Johan Santana on changeup grip

Johan Santana was back in a New York Mets uniform on Saturday, returning to spring training as a guest instructor. While watching pitchers throw side sessions on the backfields, Santana was also spotted offering advice to fellow left-hander Sean Manaea, who grew up idolizing the former Mets ace.

Carlos Mendoza reveals origin of Johan Santana's Mets reunion

The New York Mets play their first spring training game of 2025 on February 22, when they take on the Houston Astros in Florida. The vibes seem to be extremely high among the Mets' organization right now.

Twins Almanac: The Johan Santana Trade

This weekend's installment of the Twins Almanac features Rich Becker, Scott Erickson, Johan Santana, Carlos Gómez, and Brainerd native Wayne Caughey. 

Twins Have Had Historic Success with Rule 5 Draft Picks

The MLB Rule 5 Draft has been a source for hidden gems over the years, and the Minnesota Twins have had their share of success. This year, the Twins chose right-handed pitcher Eiberson Castellano from the Philadelphia Phillies.

Johan Santana’s 2004 Dominance: Was He Robbed of the AL MVP?

Johan Santana dominated during the 2004 season on the way to his first Cy Young. Here’s why he should have been in the AL MVP discussion.

Former Mets Ace Johan Santana Earns Induction to Latin American Baseball Hall of Fame

Though Johan Santana fell short in his bid for the National Baseball Hall of Fame, he received another prestigious honor on Monday. The former New York

Minnesota Twins Legend Johan Santana Set For Latin Baseball Hall of Fame Induction

Minnesota Twins legend Johan Santana is set for induction into the Latin Baseball Hall of Fame, which will happen on Monday, Dec. 2. A native of Venezuela, Santana is going into the Hall of Fame alongside several other legends as well.

Comparing Brandon Woodruff's Shoulder To The Injuries Of Johan Santana & Julio Urias

Can Brandon Woodruff be the same pitcher he was before rehabbing for over a year, or will he struggle to regain his top-of-the-rotation type stuff? Let's look at how some other starting pitchers have fared following surgery to repair an anterior capsule injury in their shoulder.

Johan Santana and Joe Nathan: A Second Shot at Cooperstown in 2025

Johan Santana and Joe Nathan were two of the best pitchers of their era. Now, they have a second chance at redemption with the potential to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame.   

Twins Almanac: Rod Carew, Johan Santana and Ron Gardenhire Earn Prestigious Awards

This weekend's Twins Almanac features notes on Rod Carew, Johan Santana, Ron Gardenhire, longtime Chisholm, Minnesota doctor Archibald "Moonlight" Graham, and Stillwater high school graduate Mike Strong. 

Twins' Willi Castro, Carlos Santana named Gold Glove finalists

The Twins' Willi Castro and Carlos Santana were named Gold Glove Award Finalists in the American League on Tuesday. There are three finalists at ten different positions for a total of 30 in each league.

Cy Santana & Goodbye Gardy: A 2004/2014 Postscript

Johan arrives; Gardy departs After examining a bunch of in-season events that defined 2004 & 2014, there are two other topics worthy of comment before those 2024 anniversaries are put to bed...

Twins Almanac: Johan Santana and Torii Hunter Lead Twins Over the Yankees

Today's Almanac features postseason heroes Randy Bush, Torii Hunter, Johan Santana, and Jeff Reboulet, and Minnesota natives Blix Donnelly and Roger "Peaceful Valley" Denzer. 

Best players to debut on the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot

The crop of players to make their debut on the 2018 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot is impressive and includes some surefire Hall of Famers. Here's a rundown of the 19 names first appearing on the ballot this year.

The 'Famous MLB battery mates' quiz

Some of the greatest pitchers in MLB history have a record of playing pitch-and-catch with a handful of solid catchers as their "battery mates." We have identified 22 pitching greats by their battery mates. How many of them can you name?

The 'AL Cy Young Award winners' quiz