BREWERS

Brewers rental Schoop, agrees to 1-year, $7.5 million deal with Twins

December 7, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Second baseman Jonathan Schoop and the Twins agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, another step in an offseason remake of Minnesota’s infield. Schoop’s deal would allow him to earn a $100,000 performance bonus for reaching 600 plate appearances, plus additional award bonuses. He was an All-Star with Baltimore in […]

TWINS

For Joe Mauer, being from Minnesota means this isn’t goodbye

November 12, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Yes, the narrative of Joe Mauer’s career was missing a championship chapter. That plotline stalled for a few years while the star was set back by injuries. Still, this story of the Minnesota native with the smooth left-handed swing who played for the Twins the entire time sure was made for a […]

TWINS

Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to ‘grow a young team’

October 2, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two years ago, the Minnesota Twins made Derek Falvey their chief baseball officer with the precondition that Paul Molitor remain as manager. Molitor presided over a playoff team and won the American League Manager of the Year award in 2017, but the Twins slipped backward this season. Last week, Falvey and general […]

TWINS

As Mauer mulls retirement, Twins bound for big roster change

October 1, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The final afternoon of the regular season for the Minnesota Twins was filled with cheers, chills and even a few tears as a lively crowd at Target Field was treated to a meaningful and memorable game . Too bad for the Twins and their fans the playoffs weren’t at stake. They had […]

TWINS

WATCH: Minnesota fans give standing ovation as hometown hero Joe Mauer comes out in catching gear for likely final time with Twins

October 1, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Mauer isn’t sure if Sunday marked the end of his time with the Minnesota Twins. Just in case, though, the regular season finale turned into a farewell befitting his remarkable career with his hometown team. Mauer doubled in his final at-bat, received one more pitch as catcher, and then walked off […]

MLB

Trade tornado: Twins deal Dozier, Brewers get Schoop as 15 swapped on deadline day

August 1, 2018 Associated Press

For Brian Dozier, getting traded meant a dash to the airport and a long trip to Dodger Stadium. For Jake Diekman, it was a lot easier — he simply rode the bullpen cart from one clubhouse to the other at Chase Field. Chris Archer, Jonathan Schoop and a bunch of relievers moved on deadline day, […]

TWINS

Nothing like a walkoff, grandslam in extras for a Twins win

July 15, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Dozier wrapped up a wild back-and-forth finish with the game-winning grand slam for Minnesota. After 3½ months of setbacks and slumps, the Twins finally have some momentum heading into the All-Star break. Dozier drove in five runs for the Twins, including the slam in the 10th inning on Sunday that delivered […]

BREWERS

Broxton with, perhaps, catch of the year, as Brewers make MLB Twitter history

July 4, 2018 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — First, there’s this from Keon Broxton — one of many highlight defensive plays the Milwaukee Brewers outfielder has made just in the last week — that helped preserve a one-run lead in the ninth inning. Catch of the year?!?! My goodness. 😱 😱 😱 #TipOfTheCap pic.twitter.com/9ewR79uZBs — MLB (@MLB) July 4, 2018 The […]

BREWERS

Thames homers as Brewers down Twins again

July 4, 2018 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Eric Thames has a penchant for game-changing home runs this season. Thames hit a two-run homer that accounted for the game’s only runs as the Milwaukee Brewers slipped past the Minnesota Twins 2-0 on Tuesday. Thames has three home runs in the past six games. “I’d say that’s a hot streak,” Brewers […]

BREWERS

Nothing like winning a game on a bases-loaded … walk

July 3, 2018 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE (AP) — With the bases loaded and the game tied in the 10th inning, Brad Miller plotted his approach as he came to the plate. “You just look like you’re going to swing and don’t swing,” Miller said. Miller drew a bases-loaded walk with one out and the NL Central-leading Milwaukee Brewers rallied past […]

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