The Red Sox are acquiring right-hander Jorge Alcala from the Twins, as first reported by Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. Chris Cotillo of MassLive reports that infield/outfield prospect Andy Lugo is headed to Minnesota in return for Alcala’s services. The Athletic’s Dan Hayes reports that no cash is being sent from the Twins to Boston in the deal. Both teams subsequently … [Read more...] about Red Sox To Acquire Jorge Alcala
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Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again, spewing lava 330 feet high
Lava fountains reached heights of more than 330 feet and feeding multiple lava streams. … [Read more...] about Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano erupts again, spewing lava 330 feet high
It’s Time To End the Jorge Alcala Experiment
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Twins reliever has run his course. Once viewed as a potential closer for the Twins, Jorge Alcala may be out of time to prove his value. After last night’s blowup, Alcala has allowed 38 runs in his last 44 innings of work, going back to his decline in the second half of 2024. His 8.88 ERA is the worst in baseball among 364 … [Read more...] about It’s Time To End the Jorge Alcala Experiment
Game 67: Rangers at Twins
Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images First Pitch: 6:40 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, AudacyKnow Yo’ Foe: Lone Star Ball Pitchers called upTime to get setTrust to get outsAnd start the ballgame again. Seems like a schedule in this town,Arms open hot before one goes down,A pitcher’s called upJust to get outsAnd start a ballgame again. Early, Woods … [Read more...] about Game 67: Rangers at Twins
Twins 6, Rangers 2: The Buck does not stop here
Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images The Buck Truck rolls over Texas! Byron Buxton, Byron Buxton, catching flame: youDive for catches, crush the ball a country mile.Sprinting, stealing, still repealing those who blame youFor each injury and stay upon the IL.That rhyme’s bad, but play is rad from Byron Buxton,And it brings the team together as a club.Always strives to improve … [Read more...] about Twins 6, Rangers 2: The Buck does not stop here