Monday Morning Minnesota: The "Is This Thing On?" Edition

03/31/2025 01:01 PM

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Apparently the Twins forgot this weekend's game counted

The Past Week on Twinkie Town:

Need to vent about the Twins? Or provide some reasons to calm down? Check out our Game Threads and join the conversation!
In case you forgot what happened this past weekend, our Game Recaps are back as well!
Zach Koenig finalizes his list of the eccentric and ephemeral in Twins history!
Zach also takes a look at the start of the 2015 season, in what hopefully is not a bad omen for the 2025 season.
Matt Monitto highlights the short kings who have played for the Twins.
Matt also provides a final bit of levity before we enter the regular season: an Uber-Off.
The Twinkie Town staff previews the regular season, including preseason favorites for best pitcher, best hitter, and the final standings of the AL Central.
John Foley checks in on the newest Twins first baseman and how Ty France could rebound in 2025.

Elsewhere in Twins Territory:

The Yankees hit 15 homers over Opening Weekend, likely thanks to a new type of bat. Phil Miller at the Star Tribune checks in on whether the Twins are likely to change bats in 2025.
Betsy Helfand at the Pioneer Press provides her takeaways after Opening Weekend.
Aaron Gleeman at The Athletic looks at what's wrong with Bailey Ober after another horrendous Opening Day start ($).

In the World of Baseball:

Jeff Passan has more on the "torpedo-style" bat that the Yankees have used to great success over the past few days.
Anthony Castrovince at MLB.com provides his Opening Weekend instant overreactions.