Minnesota Twins reliever Matt Capps wasn’t expecting to return to the Twin Cities. The 6-foot-2, 245-pound closer didn’t think it would be his decision. After finishing 2011 with a 4-7 record and a 4.25 ERA, most pitchers would be run […]
It’s commonly referred to as the land of 10,000 lakes, bitter temperatures, and drawn-out winters. In backyards lay homemade ice rinks crowded with kids of all ages huddled around and skating to stay warm. It’s more than just a sport […]
Hall of famer Harmon Killebrew announced on Friday that he is ending his fight against esophageal cancer and will enter hospice care. The 74-year old Killebrew released a statement stating that he will no longer receive treatment for the disease […]
Minnesota Twins pitcher Francisco Liriano has thrown the first no-hitter of the 2011 season. Liriano allowed no hits over 9 innings in the Twins 1-0 victory of the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday evening. Not only was it the first […]
Chalk up the third consecutive division title for the Twins! The Twinkies walking away with the division crown has become as reliable as Old Faithful in Ron Gardenhire’s tenure as manager. Unfortunately for myself and Twinkie fans alike division championships […]
The Minnesota Twins have re-signed pitcher Carl Pavano to a 2-year deal worth $16.5 million. Pavano had been the top rated starting pitcher left on the market. His services were being heavily pursued by both the Twins and the Washington […]
As the year comes to a close it’s time to look back at some of the top moments from the Philadelphia Phillies 2010 season. While the team came short of their ultimate goal of winning a World Series championship, there […]
The Minnesota Twins have signed 2B/SS Tsuyoshi Nishioka to a 3-year deal worth approximately $10 million. The deal includes a $5.3 million posting fee for the right to negotiate with Nishioka. The Twins won the posting rights for Nishioka back […]
October is in the air and that means the 2010 Major League Baseball postseason is set to get underway. Before the teams take the field to begin the race to 11, we here at The Five wanted to take a […]
Only doing Pac-10 players and Oregon State recruits. Arizona – Round 15 – 456 – Minnesota Twins – David Coulon – Arizona Round 16 – 477 – San Francisco Giants – C.J. Ziegler – Arizona Arizona State – Round 14 […]