Showing posts with label Torii Hunter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Torii Hunter. Show all posts

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Jose Iglesias Heeding Wisdom From Joey Votto

At some point last season, José Iglesias got on Joey Votto’s routine. As far as routines go, it is not the easiest to adhere to. A known perfectionist, the Reds slugger has long held the reputation as one of baseball’s most tireless workers, famous for his marathon cage sessions and attention to detail.

Baltimore Official Site

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Max Scherzer Enjoys Seventh All-Star Game With Fresh Perspective

This was the seventh straight year Max Scherzer had been invited to the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, but this experience was different from the rest. His daughter Brooklyn, who was born in Nov. 2017, came along for the ride for her first All-Star Game, waving to fans during the All-Star parade before making an appearance on the red carpet.

Washington Official Site

Saturday, June 29, 2019

In Motown, Max Scherzer Reflects On Tigers Tenure

Max Scherzer still thinks back to those Tigers teams from the start of this decade, a team that won four consecutive American League Central crowns from 2011-14.

Washington Official Site

Friday, August 3, 2018

Johan Santan Honored To Join Twins Hall Of Fame

It's a special weekend at Target Field, as the Twins are set to honor one of the greatest pitchers in franchise history with former American League Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana officially getting inducted into the club's Hall of Fame on Saturday.

Minnesota Official Site

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Miguel Cabrera Is Stuck In Baseball Purgatory

There we were, Miggy and me, in the tunnel off the dugout, when the Detroit Tigers big man paused to explain himself.

Bleacher Report

Thursday, February 22, 2018

Who Will Make Up The Next Wave Of Young Managers?

The hiring of Aaron Boone (Yankees) and other former major leaguers with no or limited managerial (or even coaching) experience appears to be the wave of the future.

FanRags

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Brian Dozier Arrives At Camp, To Be Eased Into Games

After missing the first three days of workouts because of a kidney stone, Twins second baseman Brian Dozier arrived on Wednesday and joked he felt lighter and ready to go.

Minnesota Official Site

Friday, January 19, 2018

Johan Santana Inducted Into Twins Hall Of Fame

The Minnesota Twins have added their 31st member to the organization’s Hall of Fame. The Twins formally announced on Friday that the club has now inducted former starting pitcher Johan Santana.

FanRags

Thursday, January 18, 2018

Twins Add Jim Kaat As Special Assistant

Nearly a half century after being lost on waivers to the Chicago White Sox in August 1973, Jim Kaat is returning to the Twins as a special assistant.

Twin Cities

Saturday, May 14, 2016

Aroldis Chapman Might Be Available For Trade In June

Aroldis Chapman, LHP, Yankees — There’s already a buzz around the league that Chapman will be available come late June if the Yankees don’t turn things around. Chapman can be a free agent after the season and the Yankees could try to seize on Chapman’s success and trade him to a contender. The teams that really wanted Chapman before the Yankees got him were the Astros and Dodgers.

Boston Globe

Monday, February 22, 2016

2015 Farm System Rankings: Cardinals #28 In Position Players

With Spring Training opening and the 2016 season almost upon us, MiLB.com will look at the state of all 30 farm systems over the next couple weeks and rank them, according to certain changing criterion with each edition. This opening edition focuses specifically on position player prospects and considers the quality and quantity of top talent in each system in its current state. So, without much further ado, the rankings:

MiLB Official Site

Monday, January 11, 2016

Howie Kendrick, Diamondbacks A Perfect Hot Stove Match?

From where he eats, sleeps and plays with his kids, an easy drive from Chase Field in downtown Phoenix, free agent Howie Kendrick sees "a really good fit for what I'm looking for in a team."

Arizona Official Site

Tuesday, November 17, 2015

Paul Molitor Third For 2015 AL Manager Of The Year

Twins manager Paul Molitor finished third in the balloting for American League Manager of the Year, the Baseball Writers' Association of America announced Tuesday night on MLB Network.

Minnesota Official Site

Monday, October 26, 2015

Torii Hunter Decides To Retire

Torii Hunter belted a home run into the third deck in Target Field on July 11, a week before his 40th birthday. He dared Father Time to show his face.

Star Tribune