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Minnesota Twins retain Matt Capps

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 […]

The Land of 10,000 Lakes…and Rinks

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 […]

Harmon Killebrew ending fight with cancer

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 […]

Twins sign P Carl Pavano

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 […]

Twins sign Tsuyoshi Nishioka

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 […]

2010 ALDS Preview

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 […]