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brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 12:22 AM
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
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Not trying to stoke division, but underline a lesson. Remember the high-decibel whining over the years about the Minneapolis City Council expressing solidarity with various oppressed people? ”Stay in your lane!” Remember how sustaining this outside support feels right now as we face the gun barrels.
The march is now passing the Chicago city hall / Cook County hall building. The chant goes up,
"Minnesota don't you fear, we, the people, are right here"
"Minnesota don't you fear, we, the people, are right here"
January 26, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Not trying to stoke division, but underline a lesson. Remember the high-decibel whining over the years about the Minneapolis City Council expressing solidarity with various oppressed people? ”Stay in your lane!” Remember how sustaining this outside support feels right now as we face the gun barrels.
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This is a city that just wants to fucking fly kites on a fucking lake
January 24, 2026 at 6:33 PM
This is a city that just wants to fucking fly kites on a fucking lake
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Minnesota residents took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis to protest the federal government's immigration campaign in the state, after weeks of sustained resistance in their communities. Businesses across the region closed in solidarity.
Minnesotans turn out in the frigid cold to protest Trump's immigration crackdown
Minnesota residents took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis to protest the federal government's immigration campaign in the state, after weeks of sustained resistance in their communities. Businesses across the region closed in solidarity.
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January 23, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Minnesota residents took to the streets of downtown Minneapolis to protest the federal government's immigration campaign in the state, after weeks of sustained resistance in their communities. Businesses across the region closed in solidarity.
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Hundreds attend the Powderhorn Art Sled Rally in Minneapolis. Feels like -7.
January 17, 2026 at 9:43 PM
Hundreds attend the Powderhorn Art Sled Rally in Minneapolis. Feels like -7.
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Homeland Security insists that ICE operations are targeting criminals. MPR News examined the agency's "worst of the worst" lists and found most of the people there had been immediately transferred to ICE custody at the end of time served in Minnesota prisons. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
Some criminals ICE takes credit for arresting were already in Minnesota prisons
Several of the 13 “worst of the worst” criminals that the Department of Homeland Security said were arrested in Minnesota through its immigration enforcement operation were actually handed over to ICE...
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January 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Homeland Security insists that ICE operations are targeting criminals. MPR News examined the agency's "worst of the worst" lists and found most of the people there had been immediately transferred to ICE custody at the end of time served in Minnesota prisons. www.mprnews.org/story/2026/0...
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Re: the Phamgraphs article, in which I'm mentioned, and this sentence: "If WAM can measure this for homers, perhaps they can measure it for outfield fly balls, as well."
@weatherapplied.com does measure the wind impact of every fly ball. Also, for every pitch.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
@weatherapplied.com does measure the wind impact of every fly ball. Also, for every pitch.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
Tommy Pham makes his case for MLB’s next big metric: He calls it PhamGraphs
Pham proposes a statistical system that would account for how often a hitter faces high-leverage relievers and how defenders cope with wind.
www.nytimes.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:05 PM
Re: the Phamgraphs article, in which I'm mentioned, and this sentence: "If WAM can measure this for homers, perhaps they can measure it for outfield fly balls, as well."
@weatherapplied.com does measure the wind impact of every fly ball. Also, for every pitch.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
@weatherapplied.com does measure the wind impact of every fly ball. Also, for every pitch.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/694...
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Our photographer Alex Kormann captured the exact moment the presses stopped for the last time in Minneapolis, ending a 158 history of locally printed newspapers.
December 28, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Our photographer Alex Kormann captured the exact moment the presses stopped for the last time in Minneapolis, ending a 158 history of locally printed newspapers.
Line 1: I don't think...that we should put 50-60 million dollars into this team.
Next sentence: The hard work in front of us is getting fans to buy into that we are committed to a championship-caliber investment and team.
THEY ARE THE SAME THING
Next sentence: The hard work in front of us is getting fans to buy into that we are committed to a championship-caliber investment and team.
THEY ARE THE SAME THING
I asked Tom Pohlad about his repeated use of the word "relentless" in regard to winning and how he can square that with dramatically decreased payrolls over the past several years and a current payroll around $100 million.
Pohlad's response:
Pohlad's response:
December 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Line 1: I don't think...that we should put 50-60 million dollars into this team.
Next sentence: The hard work in front of us is getting fans to buy into that we are committed to a championship-caliber investment and team.
THEY ARE THE SAME THING
Next sentence: The hard work in front of us is getting fans to buy into that we are committed to a championship-caliber investment and team.
THEY ARE THE SAME THING
Another quality projection system thinks the Twins are fine. Another 15 million dollars could really make this team competitive in a weak division.
December 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Another quality projection system thinks the Twins are fine. Another 15 million dollars could really make this team competitive in a weak division.
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Excuse me while I wax poetic about Carson McCusker, our sweet prince, for 700 words
Carson McCusker and the Game of Inches
On the larger-than-life man who came up just short.
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December 11, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Excuse me while I wax poetic about Carson McCusker, our sweet prince, for 700 words
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David Popkins' approach to hitting is all about finding solutions.
If you identify what the true issue is and you take a little bit from everywhere, you’re able to help more people.
Bringing this approach to the Blue Jays and the transformational results made him our MLB Coach of the Year.
If you identify what the true issue is and you take a little bit from everywhere, you’re able to help more people.
Bringing this approach to the Blue Jays and the transformational results made him our MLB Coach of the Year.
December 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
David Popkins' approach to hitting is all about finding solutions.
If you identify what the true issue is and you take a little bit from everywhere, you’re able to help more people.
Bringing this approach to the Blue Jays and the transformational results made him our MLB Coach of the Year.
If you identify what the true issue is and you take a little bit from everywhere, you’re able to help more people.
Bringing this approach to the Blue Jays and the transformational results made him our MLB Coach of the Year.
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Byron Buxton is expected to be on the Team USA provisional roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
USA manager Mark DeRosa: “It’s time for the world to see him.” Buxton would join Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Corbin Carroll in the OF. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
USA manager Mark DeRosa: “It’s time for the world to see him.” Buxton would join Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Corbin Carroll in the OF. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton expected to make U.S. roster for World Baseball Classic
Buxton would join outfielders Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Corbin Carroll on the Team USA roster for the March event.
www.startribune.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Byron Buxton is expected to be on the Team USA provisional roster for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
USA manager Mark DeRosa: “It’s time for the world to see him.” Buxton would join Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Corbin Carroll in the OF. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
USA manager Mark DeRosa: “It’s time for the world to see him.” Buxton would join Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Corbin Carroll in the OF. www.startribune.com/minnesota-tw...
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Another big Dodgers offseason addition: Former Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is joining their front office, linking up again with Andrew Friedman.
www.startribune.com/rocco-baldel...
www.startribune.com/rocco-baldel...
Rocco Baldelli, former Twins manager, joining Los Angeles Dodgers front office
Baldelli was replaced by Derek Shelton following the Twins season, and now will be with the two-time defending World Series champions.
www.startribune.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Another big Dodgers offseason addition: Former Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is joining their front office, linking up again with Andrew Friedman.
www.startribune.com/rocco-baldel...
www.startribune.com/rocco-baldel...
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If true (and when have the Pohlads ever misled people) this is the best Twins news in a while. This division is weak, it's not out of reach if they don't just give up.
Twins plan to keep their stars. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Twins not planning to trade stars like Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan this winter: Sources
The Twins traded away several top players in 2025 but plan to build around their current core and compete for the AL Central title in 2026.
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:12 PM
If true (and when have the Pohlads ever misled people) this is the best Twins news in a while. This division is weak, it's not out of reach if they don't just give up.
Well written as always by Baseball America, but a little concerning what patterns emerge in their assessment. Of their top 10:
- 6 are viewed as injury risks
- 7 are maxed out physically
- 4 have other development red flags
It's just one list, but not a great look for a team betting on the farm.
- 6 are viewed as injury risks
- 7 are maxed out physically
- 4 have other development red flags
It's just one list, but not a great look for a team betting on the farm.
🚨 2026 TWINS TOP 10 PROSPECTS 🚨
Walker Jenkins is a potential five-tool player in the outfield who should advance to the big leagues early on in 2026.
See the Twins' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: buff.ly/z2KvCVA
Walker Jenkins is a potential five-tool player in the outfield who should advance to the big leagues early on in 2026.
See the Twins' top prospects, new scouting reports & more: buff.ly/z2KvCVA
December 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Well written as always by Baseball America, but a little concerning what patterns emerge in their assessment. Of their top 10:
- 6 are viewed as injury risks
- 7 are maxed out physically
- 4 have other development red flags
It's just one list, but not a great look for a team betting on the farm.
- 6 are viewed as injury risks
- 7 are maxed out physically
- 4 have other development red flags
It's just one list, but not a great look for a team betting on the farm.
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The most fascinating free agent of the winter isn't Pete Alonso or Bo Bichette.
It's Luis Arraez. We finally get to see how teams really value batting average.
On what he brings, and the one very obvious team that should sign him ...
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It's Luis Arraez. We finally get to see how teams really value batting average.
On what he brings, and the one very obvious team that should sign him ...
--> www.mlb.com/news/underst...
Making sense of Arraez's complex free-agent case
This winter features what just might be the most divisive case we’ve seen for a free agent in years.
We’re talking about Luis Arraez, who is either “the best contact hitter alive” or “a below-average ...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:04 PM
The most fascinating free agent of the winter isn't Pete Alonso or Bo Bichette.
It's Luis Arraez. We finally get to see how teams really value batting average.
On what he brings, and the one very obvious team that should sign him ...
--> www.mlb.com/news/underst...
It's Luis Arraez. We finally get to see how teams really value batting average.
On what he brings, and the one very obvious team that should sign him ...
--> www.mlb.com/news/underst...
2026 Steamer projections have the Twins above .500 entering trade season. For all the (fair) vitriol directed at ownership, this team still has meaningful talent in a weak division.
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FanGraphs Power Rankings: Offseason 2026 (No. 1–17)
Part II of the Offseason Power Rankings includes the teams with the best projections for 2026.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:58 PM
2026 Steamer projections have the Twins above .500 entering trade season. For all the (fair) vitriol directed at ownership, this team still has meaningful talent in a weak division.
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Important educational content
November 15, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Important educational content
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Derek Falvey wants to build on what the #MNTwins already have in place. But if the Twins continue to tear it down, Byron Buxton might be open to waiving his no-trade clause.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Byron Buxton could reconsider Twins future if roster teardown continues
After professing his desire to remain with in Minnesota for the remainder of his career, Buxton could now be having second thoughts.
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Derek Falvey wants to build on what the #MNTwins already have in place. But if the Twins continue to tear it down, Byron Buxton might be open to waiving his no-trade clause.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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The Mariners had 25 instances where an RP was seeing a hitter for the 3rd time in a series, including when Bazardo saw Springer for the 3rd time in the ALCS.
The Dodgers have had 1.
On the current state of the "reliever familiarity" effect:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
The Dodgers have had 1.
On the current state of the "reliever familiarity" effect:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
What Dan Wilson's decision to use Bazardo vs. Springer says about optimal reliever usage
www.nytimes.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Mariners had 25 instances where an RP was seeing a hitter for the 3rd time in a series, including when Bazardo saw Springer for the 3rd time in the ALCS.
The Dodgers have had 1.
On the current state of the "reliever familiarity" effect:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
The Dodgers have had 1.
On the current state of the "reliever familiarity" effect:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...
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Shohei Ohtani is the first player with 3 homers and 10 strikeouts as a pitcher in a game
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October 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
Shohei Ohtani is the first player with 3 homers and 10 strikeouts as a pitcher in a game
Reg or post
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Until I studied this what I didn't realize was how even the best SPs with fringy velo don't have longevity.
I struggled to give you an example of a durable/above-average/successful soft-tossing SP from 2008-2015 who was successful from age 32-36+.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/to-h...
I struggled to give you an example of a durable/above-average/successful soft-tossing SP from 2008-2015 who was successful from age 32-36+.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/to-h...
To Have A Lengthy MLB Career, Pitchers Need To Throw Hard
J.J. Cooper digs into years' worth of MLB pitching data to investigate the connection between throwing harder and career length.
www.baseballamerica.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Until I studied this what I didn't realize was how even the best SPs with fringy velo don't have longevity.
I struggled to give you an example of a durable/above-average/successful soft-tossing SP from 2008-2015 who was successful from age 32-36+.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/to-h...
I struggled to give you an example of a durable/above-average/successful soft-tossing SP from 2008-2015 who was successful from age 32-36+.
www.baseballamerica.com/stories/to-h...
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Seth did a great job of showing some love to these guys who found the time and energy to serve their communities while grinding in the minors. Lots of quotes and good info included.
Minnesota Twins 2025 Harmon Killebrew Awards for Community Service
The Twins have been in Minnesota for about 65 years. One of the players who came to Minnesota from Washington was Harmon Killebrew. When people attempt to create a list of the top players in the team’...
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October 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Seth did a great job of showing some love to these guys who found the time and energy to serve their communities while grinding in the minors. Lots of quotes and good info included.