Pitching! One run allowed.
Buxton! 11th player this season to hit at least 10 home runs for the Twins. 207 on the year.
Astros! They are playing Cleveland. Verlander shut them out. THREE game lead.
WOOOOO!!
Go Twins!
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Tuesday, July 30, 2019
Vikings
It's been a week since camp started. The only real word coming out is that Cousins need to show he is as good as people thought he was when he signed him last year, and that our depth at receiver is weak.
We have Thielen and Diggs as wideouts. But the next two? Big question mark.
With the Twins having a great season, I really haven't been paying a lot of attention so far.
In preseason, I ALWAYS think they're going to great.
Go Vikings!
We have Thielen and Diggs as wideouts. But the next two? Big question mark.
With the Twins having a great season, I really haven't been paying a lot of attention so far.
In preseason, I ALWAYS think they're going to great.
Go Vikings!
Monday, July 29, 2019
Twins!!
Gibson! Great start.
FOUR more home runs! Sano. Polanco. Schoop. Kepler.
Cleveland LOST! TWO game lead again.
Go Twins!!!
FOUR more home runs! Sano. Polanco. Schoop. Kepler.
Cleveland LOST! TWO game lead again.
Go Twins!!!
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Saturday, July 27, 2019
Twins!!
Pineda! One hard inning, but only 2 runs given up in seven.
Kepler! Home run number 27. 200th of the season.
Cruz! Home run number 26.
sigh? Cleveland won again.
Go Twins!!!
Kepler! Home run number 27. 200th of the season.
Cruz! Home run number 26.
sigh? Cleveland won again.
Go Twins!!!
Friday, July 26, 2019
Twins!!
Cruz! THREE home runs.
Sano and Kepler! Each with a homer.
Berrios! He pitched great.
Defense? sigh
Go Twins!!!
Sano and Kepler! Each with a homer.
Berrios! He pitched great.
Defense? sigh
Go Twins!!!
Thursday, July 25, 2019
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Twins!!
I admit it. I went to bed last night, when the Twins had a 8-6 lead, and still fully expected them to lose.
You see it was the THE Yankees, and our bullpen, as of late, has been less than stellar.
Yes, I knew we had FIVE home runs already, BUT it was only the sixth.
I was shocked to read no more runs were scored after I went to bed.
Did I forget to mention that ground ball TRIPLE PLAY in the first?
The only bummer was that Cleveland won, too. (mini sigh)
Go Twins!!!
You see it was the THE Yankees, and our bullpen, as of late, has been less than stellar.
Yes, I knew we had FIVE home runs already, BUT it was only the sixth.
I was shocked to read no more runs were scored after I went to bed.
Did I forget to mention that ground ball TRIPLE PLAY in the first?
The only bummer was that Cleveland won, too. (mini sigh)
Go Twins!!!
Monday, July 22, 2019
Twins!!
The Twins were finally the team that rallied.
BUT Cleveland won again, too.
The lead is still a precarious three games.
Go Twins!!!
BUT Cleveland won again, too.
The lead is still a precarious three games.
Go Twins!!!
Sunday, July 21, 2019
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Sigh
Teams like the Mets, the A's, and the Yankees are tough.
And Cleveland just keeps winning.
That (now) three game lead may dry up fast.
sigh
And Cleveland just keeps winning.
That (now) three game lead may dry up fast.
sigh
Friday, July 19, 2019
Twins!!
Gibson! 3 runs in seven innings.
Rosario! Three-run pinch hit homer
Cron and Garver! More home runs.
Rogers! 2-inning save.
Losing streak ends at 3 games.
Go Twins!!!
Rosario! Three-run pinch hit homer
Cron and Garver! More home runs.
Rogers! 2-inning save.
Losing streak ends at 3 games.
Go Twins!!!
Thursday, July 18, 2019
sigh
THAT was awful.
Three losses in a row for the first time all season.
Cleveland has won four straight. They are just four games back.
Not the slam dunk season we were enjoying a month ago...
heavy sigh
Three losses in a row for the first time all season.
Cleveland has won four straight. They are just four games back.
Not the slam dunk season we were enjoying a month ago...
heavy sigh
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
Twins!!
Do you remember the good old days when the Twins used to have a guy who would play anywhere just to get playing time?
Michael Cuddyer comes to mind.
Rocco Baldelli has really amped that up. We have Marwin Gonzalez doing that this year.
But we also have Willians Astudillo doing it.
And we also have Ehre Adrianza doing it.
AND Luiz Arraez.
Infield and outfield. And catching.
Mitch Garver has done some first base and corner outfield in the past, so don't be surprised if the Twins give him a try as well, especially as his catcher legs get tired going down the home stretch.
Baldelli believes in a fluid defense, with guys capably playing almost anywhere because of injuries.
It keeps everyone in the game and makes everyone more valuable. It also eases the burden caused from injury.
Just another reason the Twins are playing so well this year.
Go Twins!!!
Michael Cuddyer comes to mind.
Rocco Baldelli has really amped that up. We have Marwin Gonzalez doing that this year.
But we also have Willians Astudillo doing it.
And we also have Ehre Adrianza doing it.
AND Luiz Arraez.
Infield and outfield. And catching.
Mitch Garver has done some first base and corner outfield in the past, so don't be surprised if the Twins give him a try as well, especially as his catcher legs get tired going down the home stretch.
Baldelli believes in a fluid defense, with guys capably playing almost anywhere because of injuries.
It keeps everyone in the game and makes everyone more valuable. It also eases the burden caused from injury.
Just another reason the Twins are playing so well this year.
Go Twins!!!
Monday, July 15, 2019
sigh
Berrios is not the same dominant pitcher he was at the beginning of the season.
Cleveland, even without its best pitchers, is still pretty good.
Taking 2 out of 3 in Cleveland is still pretty good.
Go Twins!!!
Cleveland, even without its best pitchers, is still pretty good.
Taking 2 out of 3 in Cleveland is still pretty good.
Go Twins!!!
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Twins!!
How many times in a row can a player hit a home run off a pitcher?
Right now, that record is FIVE. Max Keplar hit three straight home runs off Cleveland starter, Trevor Bauer on June 6.
Yesterday, he hit one off of him in the first leading off, and another in the second. That's five home runs in five straight official at-bats. There was a walk in there somewhere. But baseball doesn't count that as an interruption.
Jake Cave had a great day, too.He had his own home run and a double with 3 RBI as the Twins beat the Indians again.
Their lead in the division is now 7 1/2 games.
Odorizzi got the win, looking good again, finally, in his 5 plus innings.
Go Twins!!!
Right now, that record is FIVE. Max Keplar hit three straight home runs off Cleveland starter, Trevor Bauer on June 6.
Yesterday, he hit one off of him in the first leading off, and another in the second. That's five home runs in five straight official at-bats. There was a walk in there somewhere. But baseball doesn't count that as an interruption.
Jake Cave had a great day, too.He had his own home run and a double with 3 RBI as the Twins beat the Indians again.
Their lead in the division is now 7 1/2 games.
Odorizzi got the win, looking good again, finally, in his 5 plus innings.
Go Twins!!!
Saturday, July 13, 2019
Baseball
Last night, the Angels decided to honor their recently departed pitcher, Tyler Skaggs, by each player wearing his uniform and number.
And in typical baseball fashion, went on to pitch a combined no-hitter.
Baseball is incredible that way.
Amazing.
And in typical baseball fashion, went on to pitch a combined no-hitter.
Baseball is incredible that way.
Amazing.
Twins!!
Didn't look for that.
I turned it off in the fourth when terrible defense wrecked yet another of Gibson's fine starts.
BUT
They rallied!
Cruz and Carver each hit a home run!
Polanco got a big hit in the seventh!
And the Twins find themselves with a 6 1/2 game lead in the central!
Whew!
Go Twins!!!
I turned it off in the fourth when terrible defense wrecked yet another of Gibson's fine starts.
BUT
They rallied!
Cruz and Carver each hit a home run!
Polanco got a big hit in the seventh!
And the Twins find themselves with a 6 1/2 game lead in the central!
Whew!
Go Twins!!!
Friday, July 12, 2019
Twins!
It's been a long week.
Perhaps baseball should consider getting rid of the All-Star Game and just gives all players a couple of two-day breaks during the season.
That way teams get to rest up, and fans of contenders aren't forced to sit around twiddling their thumbs for a week.
I can't believe I missed baseball.
That just tells me how much I have been enjoying this season. It's been a pleasant surprise.
So far.
Don't mess it up now!
Go Twins!!!
Perhaps baseball should consider getting rid of the All-Star Game and just gives all players a couple of two-day breaks during the season.
That way teams get to rest up, and fans of contenders aren't forced to sit around twiddling their thumbs for a week.
I can't believe I missed baseball.
That just tells me how much I have been enjoying this season. It's been a pleasant surprise.
So far.
Don't mess it up now!
Go Twins!!!
Thursday, July 11, 2019
Womens' Soccer
I'm not sure how any of this works, and I don't care enough to look into it, but if these women are getting paid to play soccer, and they are demanding "equal pay for equal work," who is their employer? And how did they get to represent the USA and use the "USA" name for their team?
SOMEONE put them together. Is it a foundation? Is it a charitable corporation? Do they license (pay for) the name USA? Is it just a regular corporation who steals the name USA to get free support from U.S. fans?
In other words did they just make this all up to make money as pro athletes and get fan support?
Shouldn't they be talking to whoever those people are to get raises? How do you demand equal pay when your merely a cog in a very large entertainment universe. I mean the men's USA basketball team are largely professional NBA players who donate their time, and have their expenses paid while representing the USA.
Is THAT what they want?
If it's their JOB to represent the USA, are they paid by the state or federal government? I don't think that's the case.
Then why are they team USA and why are they getting paid in the first place?
Do they work as pros for other teams when they aren't in the World Cup? And if not, why do they get to compete with other teams from other nations who do not have full-time jobs doing this? Is that even fair? Are they simply buying championships? Do they demand that other World Cup players from all the other teams get equal pay to what they get?
Do all of them want the same amount of pay, or do some of the "stars" want to get paid more money than their teammates? Is that fair? Or should they all get paid differently based on what they are worth to the team or the sport, based on how much revenue they bring in based on popularity and the amount of corporate and ad sponsorship?
And if that is the case, does this sport bring in as much money as the men's World Cup? And if they don't, why should they make as much money?
IF they are bringing in as much or more money than the men's team, they should be making as much or more money than them. Sports is entertainment. And you get paid based on what your bosses/owners/handlers/ the people who sign you paychecks say that your worth. Most sports have deals with owners and get a certain percentage of the revenue they make.
BUT this is different because you don't really have an owner. You're playing for a made up profit making organization (much like the Olympics) and pretending that you have value in the real world.
Equal pay depends on the organization you work for. Get the money from them, or find another organization who will pay you more.
Women tennis players work far less and have equal pay. Maybe it's time for the men to start protesting there.
SOMEONE put them together. Is it a foundation? Is it a charitable corporation? Do they license (pay for) the name USA? Is it just a regular corporation who steals the name USA to get free support from U.S. fans?
In other words did they just make this all up to make money as pro athletes and get fan support?
Shouldn't they be talking to whoever those people are to get raises? How do you demand equal pay when your merely a cog in a very large entertainment universe. I mean the men's USA basketball team are largely professional NBA players who donate their time, and have their expenses paid while representing the USA.
Is THAT what they want?
If it's their JOB to represent the USA, are they paid by the state or federal government? I don't think that's the case.
Then why are they team USA and why are they getting paid in the first place?
Do they work as pros for other teams when they aren't in the World Cup? And if not, why do they get to compete with other teams from other nations who do not have full-time jobs doing this? Is that even fair? Are they simply buying championships? Do they demand that other World Cup players from all the other teams get equal pay to what they get?
Do all of them want the same amount of pay, or do some of the "stars" want to get paid more money than their teammates? Is that fair? Or should they all get paid differently based on what they are worth to the team or the sport, based on how much revenue they bring in based on popularity and the amount of corporate and ad sponsorship?
And if that is the case, does this sport bring in as much money as the men's World Cup? And if they don't, why should they make as much money?
IF they are bringing in as much or more money than the men's team, they should be making as much or more money than them. Sports is entertainment. And you get paid based on what your bosses/owners/handlers/ the people who sign you paychecks say that your worth. Most sports have deals with owners and get a certain percentage of the revenue they make.
BUT this is different because you don't really have an owner. You're playing for a made up profit making organization (much like the Olympics) and pretending that you have value in the real world.
Equal pay depends on the organization you work for. Get the money from them, or find another organization who will pay you more.
Women tennis players work far less and have equal pay. Maybe it's time for the men to start protesting there.
Wednesday, July 10, 2019
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
The Derby
I used to like this competition.
Now it's got too many rules.
Too many rounds.
And it lasts too long.
Last night's was supposedly really good.
I tried.
And ended up giving up.
Now it's got too many rules.
Too many rounds.
And it lasts too long.
Last night's was supposedly really good.
I tried.
And ended up giving up.
Monday, July 8, 2019
sigh
Another great starting performance wasted.
Buxton's baserunning blunder in the 4th cost us a run and the game.
Good first half, though.
Go Twins!!!
Buxton's baserunning blunder in the 4th cost us a run and the game.
Good first half, though.
Go Twins!!!
Sunday, July 7, 2019
Twins!!
Pineda! 6 innings just ONE run.
Rogers! 7 out save. 5 strikeouts. No runs.
Gonzalez! Twins 166th home run of the season.
Go Twins!!!
Saturday, July 6, 2019
Twins!!
I wondered where all that home run power and offense went...
4 home runs! A record 165 before the all-star break.
9 doubles!
15 runs!
20 hits!
Perez! 6 scoreless innings (before collapsing in the 7th).
Go Twins!!!
4 home runs! A record 165 before the all-star break.
9 doubles!
15 runs!
20 hits!
Perez! 6 scoreless innings (before collapsing in the 7th).
Go Twins!!!
Friday, July 5, 2019
Thursday, July 4, 2019
Twins!!
I admit it. I get down when the Twins are on a losing streak AND on the west coast.
When they, then, get down early and it's time to go to bed, I get even more down.
Reading about what happened in the 12th inning long after I fell asleep?
Priceless.
Okay, maybe this isn't just another Minnesota sports team.
Losing streak ends at just two.
Go Twins!!!
When they, then, get down early and it's time to go to bed, I get even more down.
Reading about what happened in the 12th inning long after I fell asleep?
Priceless.
Okay, maybe this isn't just another Minnesota sports team.
Losing streak ends at just two.
Go Twins!!!
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Tuesday, July 2, 2019
Tyler Skaggs
The Angels best starter this season committed suicide Monday morning in Texas as his team was preparing to start a three game series with the Rangers.
He was 27.
You sometimes forget its real people that play this game.
He was 27.
You sometimes forget its real people that play this game.
Monday, July 1, 2019
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