Five minor leaguers suspended for violating drug program
This makes nine players suspended this year through the drug program.
10 moments that defined Jack Morris’ career
DETROIT — Sure, he didn’t have the gaudy strikeout totals or the minuscule career ERA some of the other greats boast, but what Hall of Famer Jack Morris possessed can’t be determined by even the most newfangled sabermetric equations. Morris, a 2018 me…
The best 10-plus-inning postseason gems
Thirty-one years ago, on Feb. 5, 1991, the Twins signed Jack Morris to a one-year contract. Morris finished that one year with one of the most iconic pitching performances in playoff history — a 10-inning shutout in Game 7 of the World Series.
It’s th…
Twins prospect Steer — a twin! — developing power
MINNEAPOLIS — If Spencer Steer eventually gets the call to the Major Leagues, there can’t ever have been a more fitting player to wear the Twins’ logo across his chest — and there might not be one again.
You see, not only does Steer have a twin broth…
5 minor leaguers, including Detroit Tigers pitcher, suspended for violating drug program
Five players, including Detroit Tigers’ Hector Rodriguez, were suspended Friday for violations of the minor league drug program.
Banner talks Cubs’ player development
CHICAGO — The Cubs’ training complex in Arizona has been a hive of activity for most of this winter, with select prospects participating in a unique offseason-long camp. It will continue to hum along as a group of Minor Leaguers begin a minicamp later…
Bulked-up Bleday ready to take ’22 by storm
JUPITER, Fla. — During fielding drills and batting practice on Friday morning at the Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium complex, one player, in particular, turned heads: JJ Bleday. Ranked as MLB Pipeline’s No. 71 overall prospect, the 24-year-old outfielder…