Sports From the Basement

Why The Twins Should Do Everything They Can To Sign Yu Darvish

One of the big-name free agents that remain available on the open market is Yu Darvish. The former Texas Rangers pitcher also featured for Los Angeles Dodgers during their playoff run, but he wasn’t very good. In fact, he struggled during the World Series against the Houston Astros. But despite those struggles, no one expected… Continue reading Why The Twins Should Do Everything They Can To Sign Yu Darvish

2016 Breakout Candidates: American League

We are just a month away from meaningful baseball and I don’t know about you but I am ecstatic. Spring Training always ushers in an air of renewed expectations, whether those be good or bad. One begins to comb their team’s 40 man roster looking for that next contributor from the farm system. They do… Continue reading 2016 Breakout Candidates: American League

Byron Buxton’s Early Arrival Solidifies 2015 as The Year of the Rookie

Embed from Getty Images The year of the rookie is in full swing. The invasion of baseball’s future stars on today’s active MLB rosters officially came to a peak this past weekend when the Minnesota Twins called up Byron Buxton, a five-tool center fielder who is either the first or second-best prospect depending on who you get… Continue reading Byron Buxton’s Early Arrival Solidifies 2015 as The Year of the Rookie

Twins’ Unlikely Start Boils Down to Clutch Hitting, But Can it Last?

Everyone is trying to figure out the Minnesota Twins’ surprising hot start. As Tom Schreier of Twins Daily writes, a smoke machine and bad dancing has helped the team loosen up and relax. Jason Feldman at The Post-Bulletin points to the possible impact new head coach Paul Molitor has had on the club. Veteran Torii Hunter’s second… Continue reading Twins’ Unlikely Start Boils Down to Clutch Hitting, But Can it Last?