Brad Rempel-Imagn Images Ty France hits the bomba in the 9th, and the Royals all decide to retire from baseball forever. Pablo López puts a lot of Royals on the bases, but he and the bullpen keep things tied until they aren’t. Thanks to Ty France. Inning-by-inning notes: 1: López doesn’t start smoothly; a HBP, a barely-caught flyout, a barely-missed flyin. Cavan Biggio … [Read more...] about Twins 3, Royals 1: France-off
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Minnesota Twins walk off winners over the Kansas City Royals on Ty France’s home run
A game featuring strong pitching by Pablo López and KC rookie Noah Cameron ended suddenly in the ninth inning. … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins walk off winners over the Kansas City Royals on Ty France’s home run
Jussie Smollett to pay $50,000 to charity to settle lawsuit filed by city of Chicago
Smollett was convicted in 2021 on charges accusing him of staging a racist and homophobic hate crime against himself, but the conviction was later overturned on double jeopardy grounds. … [Read more...] about Jussie Smollett to pay $50,000 to charity to settle lawsuit filed by city of Chicago
Twins have found fill-in heroes in righting the ship over the past three weeks
The team could be at full strength soon, but players such as Kody Clemens have subbed in and made big contributions. … [Read more...] about Twins have found fill-in heroes in righting the ship over the past three weeks
Rich Rollins Passes Away
Former All-Star Rich Rollins passed away this week at age 87, according to multiple reports. A third baseman, he spent the majority of his career with the Twins in the 1960s. Rollins was born a little outside Pittsburgh and moved to Ohio as a child. He attended Kent State and signed with the Washington Senators in 1960. The franchise moved to Minnesota and rebranded as the … [Read more...] about Rich Rollins Passes Away