Survey says: Probably As I’m sure all of Twins Territory does as well, I have many thoughts about the 2024 season and how it ended. Some I’ve expressed—others can wait for later. First, it feels instructive to put the frightful (it is October) free-fall into context. Was ‘24 the worst collapse in Minnesota Twins history? Let’s examine... Collapse 1: 1967 One game ahead of the … [Read more...] about Was 2024 the worst collapse in Twins history?
A Twins Fan’s Guide to the Wild Card Round
Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images Twins are out, but some fun teams are in. Here’s what to look for in the first four series. The season is over in Minnesota, but for 12 other teams they trudge forward in hopes of winning the World Series. Luckily, there are some old friends, fun storylines, and division rivals for Twins fans to watch out for. Tigers vs Astros: It … [Read more...] about A Twins Fan’s Guide to the Wild Card Round
Twins announce departure of four coaches, including hitting coach David Popkins
Matt Krohn-Imagn Images None of the team’s three hitting coaches will return for the 2025 season. Immediately after the Twins’ elimination from the 2024 postseason, fans and media alike wondered if the late-season collapse would lead to dismissals of President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli. But while ownership and higher-ups have … [Read more...] about Twins announce departure of four coaches, including hitting coach David Popkins
MLB Postseason 2024: Wild Card Round Open Thread
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images In case you are still following along... As I was glancing at the MLB Wild Card Round game scores today, I thought “hmm...I bet my fellow Twinkie-Towners have thoughts about this as well!”. So, here’s an open thread for the WC Round featuring these matchups (I hope this is okay, Ben!)... Detroit Tigers @ Houston Astros … [Read more...] about MLB Postseason 2024: Wild Card Round Open Thread
The Biggest Loser(s): MLB Edition
Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images The South Siders make the wrong kind of baseball history in 2024 The Chicago White Sox are the biggest rival to our Minnesota Twins. Yes, Twins Territory has feuded with the likes of Cleveland, Kansas City, & Detroit from time to time, but the South Siders are the Green Bay Packers to our Minnesota Vikings—the team we love to … [Read more...] about The Biggest Loser(s): MLB Edition