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Twins alter uniforms, add throwback option
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins unveiled their biggest uniform change since 1987 on Monday, with a whole new look for the road sans pinstripes, and a new alternate home uniform that's a throwback to 1961.
Nov 16, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Brewers decline $6.5 million option on Looper
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers declined their $6.5 million mutual option on Braden Looper, electing to pay the pitcher a $1 million buyout.
Nov 13, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Brewers' Cameron, Lopez, Kendall file for free agency
With his replacement added to the Milwaukee Brewers' roster last week, center fielder Mike Cameron made it official by declaring free agency today, the team announced.
Nov 09, 2009 | 11:50 am | Loading…
Twins get Hardy in trade with Brewers
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins acquired shortstop J.J. Hardy today, sending speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez to the Milwaukee Brewers in a trade.
Nov 06, 2009 | 12:00 pm | Loading…
After late surge, Twins still have issues to solve
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins are clearing out their lockers at the Metrodome for the last time, leaving behind the storied facility and, they hope, their recent postseason struggles.
Oct 12, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
Protecting pitchers
The pitch count just became a key and possibly game-changing statistic in the Northwoods League.
Oct 10, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
Twins put the ball in Blackburn’s hand for Game 2
NEW YORK - If pitching in a Game 163 is like being the playoffs, maybe Twins righthander Nick Blackburn is one up on Yankees righthander A.J. Burnett. Blackburn has the benefit of pitching in a game with the season on the line, while Burnett will be pitching in a playoff game for the firs…
Oct 08, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
We Say: Kirk Bey on Major League Baseball’s postseason TV schedule
One of my favorite memories of middle school, and I don't have many, comes from when I was in eighth grade in October 1984. A teacher in a neighboring classroom had his television tuned to the Chicago Cubs playing the San Diego Padres in the NLCS. Yeah, it was the middle of a school day. …
Oct 08, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
We Say: Todd Sommerfeldt on the Minnesota Twins
Whether the Minnesota Twins beat the New York Yankees on Wednesday night or not, the most newsworthy portion of the game was that the Twins were there.
Oct 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Brewers seeking starters to bridge gap to Hoffman
MILWAUKEE - Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said Wednesday he'll sacrifice offense for pitching this offseason.
Oct 07, 2009 | 11:50 pm | Loading…
Twins survive in surly fashion to keep playoff hopes alive
DETROIT - Delmon Young's right leg was throbbing Thursday afternoon, and he was furious.
Oct 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Brewers' loss means Rockies clinch NL wild-card berth
DENVER - Standing in a nearly empty dugout about an hour before the game, Ken Macha raved about Manny Parra's raw, natural ability.
Oct 02, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Dempster pitches five-hitter to lead Cubs
CHICAGO - Ryan Dempster isn't ready to shut it down.
Sep 29, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
Cuddyer homers as Twins gain on Tigers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - When Justin Morneau and his 30 home runs and 100 RBIs went out for the rest of the season with an injury, the Minnesota Twins were two games below .500 and their playoff hopes were in trouble.
Sep 25, 2009 | 11:50 pm | Loading…
McKay to return as Loggers’ manager
Andy McKay led the La Crosse Loggers franchise into uncharted territory the last two summers, winning 80 games and coming within one victory of a Northwoods League title.
Sep 24, 2009 | 12:05 am | Loading…
