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Relive Twins' 1987 Game 7 World Series clincher with Viola, Laudner
Join us tonight for a virtual watch party for FSN's showing of Game 7 of the 1987 World Series. Our guest list includes Frank Viola and Tim Laudner, the pitcher and catcher from the deciding game.
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Souhan: Public should side with rich, not wealthy, in MLB pay debate
We are in danger of returning to the bad old days of sports-talk debate, where fans conclude that millionaire players are greedier than billionaire owners.
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Safety, salaries are Major League Baseball's most difficult issues
MLB's 67-page "operations manual" to address player safety was delivered to the union Friday night. But plenty of hurdles remain before Target Field is occupied again
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MLB offers guide for player safety in hopes of restarting season
Major League Baseball's detailed plans to address player safety during what it hopes will be a captivating, if shortened, 2020 season, leaked to several national media outlets.
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Reusse: 'Klaw' might have been an 'opener' for Twins before its time
Was Tom Klawitter's start in 1985 the first "opener" in the major leagues?
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Souhan: Ban spitting. Dial down celebrations. Bring on robot umps.
When Major League Baseball games return post-pandemic, there are a handful of changes that should be made - for the better.
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The Metrodome erupts: Relive the wildest night in Twins history
FSN has been replaying Game 5 of the 1987 American League Championship Series, when the Twins knocked out Detroit. They were expecting 5,000 people to meet the team at the Metrodome. They missed by a zero.
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MLB's Manfred hopeful about season, outlines virus testing plan
Commissioner Rob Manfred said that frequent testing would be a "key" element, and that a positive test for a player would not necessarily force his entire team into quarantine.
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Souhan: MJ making it to the majors would have been a minor miracle
Some believe NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan could have eventually played baseball in the major leagues. Former Twin Gene Larkin and manager Tom Kelly are not among them.
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MLB, players union start far apart on plan to open season in July
Major League Baseball and its Players Union met Tuesday to discuss an owner-approved return to the diamond. Safety and money issues must be resolved to start the season. There were no reports of consensus reached.
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Minnesota's most iconic athletes? Here's our list of the 20 best
Ten Star Tribune sports writers and editors gathered for a virtual happy hour to select the 20 faces who belong on the highest pedestal of Minnesota sports.
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Reusse: Can catchers stay safe at home in pandemic baseball?
Former Twins Joe Mauer and Mike Redmond -- as well as catchers from the Gophers, the minors and amateur ball -- talked with Patrick Reusse about what could be ahead.
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Twins could be virtual playoff locks with expanded playoffs, short schedule
The proposed format for a truncated, oddball season in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic will only enhance the Twins' playoff chances if the games are played.
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Recalling Toni Stone: First woman to be a regular in men's baseball
When Toni Stone of St. Paul signed with a Negro League-era men's team, it was seen as a publicity stunt. But she was good enough for a regular spot in the lineup.
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MLB owners, players set stage for battle over return-to-play terms
When powerful stakeholders get together, even in the midst of a pandemic, the devil still lurks in the details. And the biggest detail? It's all about the money.
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Twins baseball in July? Owners approve plan, but will it really happen?
Baseball officials have started their lobbying efforts, including a Monday briefing with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Getting everyone to go along with the current plan is far from guaranteed.
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How different would an 80-game Twins season look?
After 80 games in 2019, the Twins were 52-28 — eight games clear of Cleveland in the American League Central. But Miguel Sano was hitting only .195 and the bullpen had some issues.
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Twins aren't happy with baseball's plan for shortened draft
As the Twins try to zero in on whom they might acquire in next month's amateur draft, it's hard not to think about what they'll miss out on, too.
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Major League Baseball owners to propose 80-game season
Under the owners' plan, players would report to training camp in June and start an abbreviated season in early July.
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Twins' Hrbek was first local pro athlete to make $1 million per season
The first baseman, who grew up near the Twins' original home of Met Stadium in Bloomington, signed for five years, $5.9 million before 1985.
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- White Sox drop to 3-22 as Julien hits 2 of Twins' 5 homers in 6-3 win for 4-game sweep
- Miller retires Judge to finish first 4-out save as Athletics beat Yankees 3-1 for 4-game split
- Perez homers as KC beats Blue Jays 2-1 in game called after 5 innings, 3 1/2-hour rain delay
- Elias Díaz gets key hit as the Rockies rally for a wild 10-9 victory over the Padres
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto's 6 shutout innings help Dodgers finish sweep, defeat Nats 2-1
- Crow-Armstrong homers for his first big league hit as the Cubs beat the Astros 3-1
- France and Urías hit 2-run HRs as Mariners beat Texas 4-3 to take series and top spot in AL West
- Bryce Harper homers in return from daughter's birth as Phillies beat Reds 5-0 for 5th shutout
- José Ramírez hits grand slam, AL-leading Guardians beat Red Sox 6-4
- Gary Sánchez pinch hits for 2-run homer in 8th; Brewers rally for 7-5 win, series split with Pirates
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