Model of stability
The Twins have had only two managers — Ron Gardenhire and Tom Kelly — since the start of the 1987 season, the lowest total in the major leagues. Here's a look at how many managers each franchise has had since Kelly began his first full season in 1987:
National League
TeamManagers
Chicago Cubs14
Cincinnati13
*Miami11
N.Y. Mets10
Milwaukee 9
Philadelphia9
Washington9
L.A. Dodgers8
Pittsburgh7
**Arizona6
*Colorado6
St. Louis6
San Diego6
Atlanta4
San Francisco4
*Expansion franchise in 1993
**Expansion franchise in 1998
American League
Houston13
Seattle13
Baltimore12
Cleveland11
Kansas City11
L.A. Angels11
Boston10
Toronto10
Detroit8
N.Y. Yankees8
Chicago White Sox7
Texas7
Oakland5
*Tampa Bay4
Twins2
*Expansion franchise in 1998
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More from Star Tribune
More From Star Tribune
More From Sports
Gophers
Macalester's Williams, New Mexico State's Odukale transfer to Gophers
Caleb Williams has already made a name for himself at Williams Arena after he scored 41 points for Macalester in an exhibition game last season. Femi Odukale, who also has played at Pittsburgh and Seton Hall, averaged 10.7 points and 6.4 rebounds last season for the Aggies.
Sports
Illinois governor's office says Bears' plan for stadium remains 'non-starter' after meeting
The Chicago Bears' proposal to fund a new lakefront stadium remains a ''non-starter," Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's office said after top aides met with team officials on Wednesday.
Randball
5 things to know about Comcast dropping Bally Sports North
The latest twist in a long and frustrating road for local sports fans came Tuesday night when Comcast, a huge cable operator in Minnesota, dropped Bally Sports North. What happens now?
Sports
Jake Cronenworth's grand slam lifts the Padres to a 6-2 win against the Reds
Jake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking grand slam in the seventh inning and Jurickson Profar had four hits for the San Diego Padres, who beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-2 Wednesday to take two of three in the series.
Sports
Phillies strike out 18 times, but beat Angels 2-1 on Schwarber's 2-run single
Kyle Schwarber had a two-run single in the second inning, Alec Bohm extended his hitting streak to 15 games and the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Wednesday.
