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The Top 5 Relief Pitchers in Franchise History 
As the Minnesota Twins coming up on their 120th season, we look back at the five best relief pitchers in franchise history. The Minnesota Twins are one of the oldest franchises in baseball, dating back to 1901, when they were the league bottom-dweller known as the Washington Senators.
The Show Must Go On: Roaring Back
With another 10 games knocked out in our interactive simulated 2020 Twins season, the boys shook off a slow start to surge back above .500, chipping away at their early deficit in the Central standings.
Twins 10, Oakland 6: That’s what we signed him to do! (simulated)
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images Rain was brought in Oakland Today’s lineups: MIN: Kepler RF, Polanco SS, Cruz DH, Sano 1B, Donaldson
The History of the Minnesota Twins Bomba Belt
Since relocating from Washington to Minnesota 59 years ago, 12 different Minnesota Twins players have taken turns as the acting best player on the team.
What Could Have Been for Kirby Puckett
Twenty-four years ago today, the Minnesota Twins put Kirby Puckett on the disabled list, so we took a look back at what could have been for the outfielder.
Remember when the Twins chose Matthew LeCroy over David Ortiz?
David Ortiz with his former Twins teammates (and Gardy). | Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports Reliving one of the worst roster decisions in Twins history Remember when the Minnesota Twins non-tendered and released a future Hall-of-Famer in favor of Matthew LeCroy?
Twins 6, Oakland 1: Cruz-ing back to bomba-land (simulated)
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images A salami for the slugger Today’s lineups: MIN: Kepler RF, Polanco SS, Cruz DH, Sano 1B Rosario,
Ranking 5 best moves by Twins brass Falvey, Levine
FOX Sports North lists the best moves by Minnesota Twins brass Derek Falvey and Thad Levine.
Trevor May in the MLB the Show Players’ Tournament
The only Minnesota Twins player in the tournament, Trevor May fell in the semifinals of the MLB the Show Players tournament. With no major league baseball to play or watch, Minnesota Twins players and fans have resorted to other sources to get their baseball fix.
In Memory: A Previous Era of Twins Pitching
In the beginning of the 21st century, the Twins valued different styles of pitchers than they do today. Velocity was an afterthought, and at times I wondered if they avoided it.
Twins 5, Oakland 2: Maeda Maekes his Maerk.
Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images (Maeda makes his mark, if that helps) Today’s lineups: MIN: Garver C, Polanco SS, Kepler RF, Cruz DH, Rosario, LF, Donaldson
Twins southpaw Blaine Hardy undergoes Tommy John surgery
Southpaw Blaine Hardy, who was in camp with the Twins on a minor league deal, will now be sidelined until 2021.
The Top 5 Right Fielders in Franchise History
Minnesota Twins: The Top 5 Right Fielders in Franchise History - Puckett's Pond - Puckett's Pond - A Minnesota Twins Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Ten questions with Dick Bremer about his book, baseball, and more
Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images I probably could have listened to him talk for hours I wrote in more detail about Game Used: My Life in Stitches with the Minnesota Twins, the new book from Dick Bremer earlier this morning.
Part Twins history, part biography, all fascinating; Dick Bremer’s new book is a worthwhile journey for any Twins fan
The long-time broadcaster brings to life the team in 108 quick stitches You may have heard that long-time Twins play-by-plan man Dick Bremer wrote a book, which was released a couple weeks ago.
Twins option Poppen, Wade Jr
David Dermer-USA TODAY Sports NEWS! ACTUAL TWINS NEWS!! As a writer, I only thrive when news happens or when games are going on. So when I was told that by a good friend that I missed a 14-word tweet from Betsy Helfand of the St Paul Pioneer Press yesterday, I knew I was still in some type of trance or alternate universe.
Discussion Post: Which 2000’s Twin would you add to this year’s team?
Photo by BRUCE BISPING/Star Tribune via Getty Images Firing up the time machine once again The 2000’s were a wondrous time for Twins baseball. The names
Looking back at Y2K’s opening weekend
A wild start to a disappointing season Twenty years ago, the Minnesota Twins were about to embark on an altogether disappointing campaign. All told, the year 2000 would produce a 69-93 record (the 4th consecutive 90-loss slog), good for dead last in the AL Central and a full eight games back of even fourth place Kansas City.
The long and short version of Twins vs. A's memories
Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images Yesterday was supposed to be the day. Opening day. Since I can’t even watch a live little league game, let alone a major league game at this moment, I thought I’d take the time to write about my memories of attending a weekend series at the Oakland Coliseum on June 1, 2, and 3, 2007.
Seth's Spring Training Standouts: 2020 Edition
For the past six or seven years, I have gone down to Minnesota Twins spring training in Ft. Myers. I most enjoy spending time down on the minor league fields, head on a swivel, watching prospects do their work, practice and play games.
Building Dr. Taylor-stein's Twins Monster
With the 2020 baseball season now officially under delay, the Minnesota Twins have time to add to an already-talented team. Only this time the Twins won’t be using traditional methods of adding talent.
Oakland 6, Twins 2: Khris Khrushs Twins (simulated)
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images Play Ball! Since there is no baseball, and there is supposed to be baseball, lets simulate baseball. Every day, I’ll run a simulation of the game that should have happened via Out Of The Park 21, and write up a recap.
How Would a Cancelled 2020 Season Impact the Twins?
There seems to be hope between MLB and the MLBPA that there will be a season in 2020. At this point, with millions of Americans on lockdown and or staying home to combat COVID-19, there is still the real fear of a cancelled season.
91/19 World Series Game 5: Nelson Goes Bomba to Stay Alive
This week, with the help of Out of the Park Baseball, we’ve simulated the 91/19 World Series, a seven-game battle between the 1991 Twins and the 2019 Twins.
Predicting the Opening Day Game Result
With Opening Day still postponed, we take a look at the Minnesota Twins and their Opening Day opponent to see who would have had the upper hand. No professional
Transaction retrospection: Joe Mauer’s extension and the production drop-off
J.T. Realmuto and the Phillies may have been talking about a contract extension, but both sides may have the case of Joe Mauer in their minds.
Twins pass out autograph cards to fans amid coronavirus concerns
Count the Twins among teams going to great lengths to appease fans while still maintaining protection against the coronavirus as best they can.
Minnesota Twins' offseason reviewed
After a 101-win season and AL Central title, the Twins signed a former MVP and look like another strong contender in 2020.
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