After a 162 game season, countless strikeouts, home runs, rookies rising, veterans falling, no-hitters, shutouts, cycles, immaculate innings, disappointing teams (Phillies, Cubs, etc.) surprising teams (A’s, Rays, etc.), and new records set, yet another MLB season is coming to a … Continue reading Then There Were Two (Giuseppe)
Shohei Ohtani made Major League Baseball history on Thurday when he became the first Japanese born player to hit for the cycle when he accomplished the feat against the Tampa Bay Rays in the Angels’ 5-3 win. The baseball world … Continue reading Jake Bauers Hits for the Cycle Against Detroit Tigers (Giuseppe)
Friday night’s game was not kind the Minnesota Twins as they fell 10-4 to the Philadelphia Phillies thanks to sloppy play, three errors, and 11 hits allowed. While it was not a banner night for the club, one particular Twin … Continue reading Jorge Polanco Hits for First Cycle of 2019 Season (Giuseppe)
This division was pretty sleepy last season…and looks about the same this year. While other divisions saw previously mediocre teams like the Padres and Reds spend money, the Royals, Tigers, and rumored active but in the process not White Sox … Continue reading American League Central Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
Marwin Gonzalez and the Minnesota Twins officially came to a deal on Monday that will pay the former World Champion $21 Million over the course of the next two years. Gonzalez had a forgettable season in 2018, hitting a .247/.324/.409 … Continue reading Minnesota Twins Sign Marwin Gonzalez (Giuseppe)
The Washington Nationals continued to win the year’s offseason on Thursday by signing former Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier to a one-year, $9 Million deal. Brian Dozier was an All-Star in 2015 and won a Gold Glove in … Continue reading Washington Nationals Sign Brian Dozier (Giuseppe)
After being non-tendered by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at the end of November, Blake Parker has now found work with the Minnesota Twins after signing a deal on Monday that is, according to Jeff Passan, worth “slightly more … Continue reading Minnesota Twins Sign Blake Parker (Giuseppe)
The Minnesota Twins claimed 1B/DH C.J. Cron off waivers on Monday from the Tampa Bay Rays after the Rays controversially designated the slugger for assignment. Cron had a breakout year in 2018, hitting 30 homers with a .253/.323/.493 batting line … Continue reading Minnesota Twins Claim C.J. Cron on Waivers (Giuseppe)
The Minnesota Twins announced on Thursday that they had traded closer Fernando Rodney to the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league pitcher Dakota Chalmers. Fernando Rodney (who interestingly enough actually follows Doubleday Double Talk’s Official Instagram page) has pitched well … Continue reading Oakland Athletics Acquire Fernando Rodney from the Minnesota Twins (Giuseppe)
While the Nation’s eyes watch March Madness for upsets like 16 UMBC v 1 Virginia, baseball had it’s own upset last season when the Cleveland Indians lost to the Yankees in the American League Division Series. The Indians went up … Continue reading American League Central Preview (Daryll and Giuseppe)
The Minnesota Twins will be needing a short-term replacement at shortstop in 2018 after Jorge Polanco was suspended for 80 games after testing positive for Stanozolol. Stanozolol, which is sold under many brand names, is an androgen and anabolic steroid medication which … Continue reading Jorge Polanco Suspended 80 games After Testing Positive for Stanozolol (Giuseppe)
The Minnesota Twins finally took one of the top free agent pitchers off the market on Saturday by signing former St. Louis Cardinal Lance Lynn to a one-year, $12 Million deal. The deal adds $2 million in potential performance bonuses, which … Continue reading Minnesota Twins Sign Lance Lynn to 1-Year Deal (Giuseppe)
Veteran shortstop Erick Aybar signed a Minor League deal with the Minnesota Twins on Friday. The deal comes with a potential $1.25 Million if Aybar reaches the Major Leagues. The 34-year-old will receive additional incentives based on plate appearances (if he makes … Continue reading Minnesota Twins Sign Erick Aybar to Minor-League Deal (Giuseppe)
The Tampa Bay Rays made a series of moves that turned some heads amongst baseball fans on Saturday and the Los Angeles Angels joined in on the action. Continue reading Making Sense of the Recent Transactions and Signings by Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Angels (Giuseppe)
After playing 14-years in the Majors, Twins great Justin Morneau has called it a career and joined the Minnesota Twins front office as a Special Assistant. Justin Morneau was a Minnesota Twins fan favorite for nearly 10 years of his 14-year career, … Continue reading Justin Morneau Retires, Joins Minnesota Twins Front Office (Giuseppe)
Shortly after it was announced that Diamondbacks’ manager Torey Lovullo won the NL Manager of the Year Award, it was announced that Paul Molitor had won the Award in the American League. Molitor beat out manager Terry Francona of the Indians … Continue reading Twins’ Manager Paul Molitor Wins AL Manager of the Year Award (Giuseppe)
We have made it folks. 162 games, 30 teams, all with one goal in mind, MAKE THE POSTSEASON! There have been many ups, and many downs, slumps, win streaks, home runs, and oh boy so many strikeouts. Rookies have risen, … Continue reading 2017 MLB Postseason Predictions (Giuseppe)
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