I gotta remember to check the schedule earlier and book the weekend the Twins go to Milwaukee, especially since they actually play the weekend now and not a random Tuesday and Wednesday. Would have been a fun time.
Two great baseball names, Zebby and McCusker are now up with the squad, though McCrusher isn't in the lineup. Hoping for big things from them.
Tip O'Neill (1860)
Joe Evans (1895)
Jimmy Wasdell (1914)
Al McBean (1938)
Yukata Enatsu (1948)
Bill North (1948)
Rick Waits (1952)
George Brett (1953)
John Smoltz (1967)
Scott Watkins (1970)
A. J. Hinch (1974)
Josh Beckett (1980)
Justin Morneau (1981)
Brian Dozier (1987)
Michael Brantley (1987)
Trevor Richards (1993)
Kody Clemens (1996)
Yukata Enatsu was one of the first closers in Japan, recording 193 saves.
A. J. Hinch was drafted by Minnesota in the third round in 1995, but did not sign.
Rainout Tuesday, this can be game log for the doubleheader.
Wow, what a difference a week makes. Twins on a 8-game win streak that basically saved their season and made everyone excited for summer baseball. Pitching has definitely been the the difference maker, both starters and relievers, but it does look like the ass bats have been put away for a while too. Twins have barely made ground in the standings with the win streak but nothing insurmountable. Also makes upcoming series against Royals, Tigers, and Guardians that much more fun. Bring it!
The scuffling Orioles up next and they just seem like a tired beat down team. Which is too bad, they've been one the fun baseball stories these past few years. Simeon Woods Richardson for the Twins, Cade Povich for the O's. I see the streak hitting 9 games tonight.
First Pitch at 11:05a. Second Game 30 minutes after the end of game one.
Twins back at home after a so-so road trip where beating the Red Sox was nice, but losing three close games to the Guardians was a gut punch. Next up, the surprisingly mediocre Baltimore Orioles who stumble into town with a 13-20 record.
Pablo Lopez on the mound for the Twins with his second start after coming back from IR. He's pitched solidly this year but would be great to see Lopez be even more effective now that the weather is turning warmer. Cade Povich for the O's and after a rough start to the season, he may be turning things around.
Finally, Royce Lewis makes his 2025 debut tonight. Looks like a DH stint to start off. Hopefully Royce is a tonic for the ass bats Twins seem to still wield these days.
Looks like a glorious night for baseball with first pitch at 6:40.
ALSO...
Game one of the NBA Western Conference semis tonight at Target Center. Wolves against Warriors. We can use this as the game log. Tip-off scheduled for 8:30ish(?)
Dave Eggler (1849)
Charley Jones (1850)
Jack Sheridan (1862)
Jumbo Brown (1907)
Chet Laabs (1912)
Ernie Tyler (1924)
Ken Retzer (1934)
Ray Miller (1945)
Phil Garner (1949)
Tracy Ringolsby (1951)
Jeff Reboulet (1964)
Ryan O'Rourke (1988)
Edouard Julien (1999)
Jack Sheridan was the first home plate umpire to crouch behind the catcher in the style that umpires do today.
Ernie Tyler was the umpires’ assistant for Baltimore Orioles home games from 1960 through 2010. He went from opening day of 1960 through July 27, 2007 without missing a game, a streak of 3,769 games. He missed two games that weekend to go to Cooperstown for the induction of Cal Ripken, Jr. into the Hall of Fame.
Ray Miller was the manager of the Twins in 1985 and 1986, replacing Billy Gardner and being replaced by Tom Kelly.
Tracy Ringolsby has been a baseball writer since 1976 and was given the Spink Award in 2005.
We would also like to wish a happy birthday to Rhubarb_Runner's brother.
Twins have a nice little four game win streak and at 13-16, have at least given some hope to the season as we exit April. Seventeen hits, 11 runs, and a nice Bailey Ober outing of 7.2 innings of one run pitching against the hated Clevelanders is also fun to see.
Chris Paddack on the mound for the Twins and one has to imagine, he's on a short lease at this point. The Twins have lost all five games he's pitched in this year with three recorded losses. There's enough ready arms in St. Paul so if we see another poor outing tonight I don't think there will be a lot of pushback if the Twins DFA his ass.
Game time 5:10 meaning you can watch before Andor or the Wild get going later in the evening.
Bob Ewing (1873)
Howard Ehmke (1894)
Harry Harper (1895)
Andy Cooper (1896)
Ed Musial (1922)
Frank Lucchesi (1927)
Lou DiMuro (1931)
Terry Tata (1940)
Ivan Murrell (1943)
Bill Singer (1944)
Pat Zachry (1952)
Bill Krueger (1958)
Mike Blowers (1965)
Omar Vizquel (1967)
Todd Jones (1968)
Chipper Jones (1972)
John Barnes (1976)
Carlos Beltran (1977)
Welington Castillo (1987)
Willi Castro (1997)
Jovani Moran (1997)
Miss SBG (2007)
Andy Cooper pitched in the Negro Leagues from 1920-1939. He managed the Kansas City Monarchs to four consecutive Negro American League Championships from 1937-1940. He also holds the Negro Leagues career record for saves with 29.
The brother of Stan Musial, Ed Musial played in the minors in 1941 and from 1946-1950.
Frank Lucchesi managed in the minors for twenty-three seasons and in the majors for seven seasons.
Lou DiMuro was an American League umpire from 1963-1982.
Terry Tata was a National League umpire from 1973-1999.
After coming off a nice series win against the Mets, the Twins lose all three in Atlanta and come home to a begin a six game stand against the lowly White Sox and the improving Angels. If the Twins want to be playing meaningful games in August and September, it really feels like winning at least 4 or 5 of these games is crucial.
Bailey Ober on the mound for the Twins and he's pitched well as he gets distance from his annual first game of the year blow out. Davis Martin for the Whities and he has a stat line that one would expect from a no-name pitcher for a last place team.
Game time at 6:40 and the weather should be nice for a ballgame. Not a lot of attention on this team right now given the NBA and NHL playoffs, NFL draft, etc. Could be a good time to just play some decent ball under the radar and be there when the fans look for some excitement for the summer.
I think we have come to the conclusion that the Twins have had an ugly start to the season. Winning percentage under .300, ass bats signed up for an extended stay, key players injured, bad defense and poor baserunning on top of it all. It's especially disappointing since it's pretty similar to how the Twins ended the last six weeks of the 2024 season. Fans are voting with their pocket book too by not showing up at games. Last night had an announced crowd of just over 10,000 but by all accounts, maybe 7,000 in the attendance (granted it was a cold, blustery, wet night). With Wild and T-wolves in the playoffs and NFL draft in 9 days, probably even less attention granted to the Twins at least through April.
Bailey Ober on the mound and he's pitched well after his opening "I'm actually kind sick" first start. Tyler Migell (brother of former Twin Taylor Migell) for the Mets. So no relief in sight for the ass bats. Also the weather should be a lot better, although still in low 50s by first pitch.
Game time at 6:40 and this game is on "over the air" TV - FOX 9 (KMSP-TV).
Truth be told, I haven't watched a lot of baseball this season. Very little, in fact. If the Wolves are on, even though they take some crushing loses here and there, they're at least fun, so I flip over there. Even the Wild are more fun, and it's been a frustrating year. Anyway, no Wolves or Wild tonight. No Loons either. Guess this is what I'll have on tonight. Go Team!
