The Twins will take Thursday off before beginning a series with the Tampa Bay Rays Friday night at Target Field. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 on AM 1240 WJON.
The Twins outscored the Orioles in Baltimore 14-7 last night to win the first game of a 3-game series. Minnesota trailed 6-2 before scoring 4 runs in the 5th inning and adding 6 runs in the 6th inning.
I have been passing this sign for many years now. I always wonder about the meeting, they must have had, to come up with a town name. Nimrod? Why would anyone name their town Nimrod? Turns out it was named after a Biblical figure. Not one I've heard of but I've only read the Cliff Notes...
While taking a break from spring training in Florida, Brian Dozier, Joe Mauer, Phil Hughes and Trevor Plouffe attended an Elton John concert nearby. Elton dedicated part of his show to them!
Barry Allen, wife Ali, and son Logan went to yesterday's Twins game where Logan was awarded state baseball championship rings with his team on the field. Read their story and see their pictures.