The Minnesota Twins return to Target Field tonight to begin a two-team, eight-day, seven-game homestand. The Twins open the homestand with a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals (tonight-Wednesday), before welcoming the Texas Rangers for a four-game, wraparound set on 2022 Twins Hall of Fame Weekend (Friday through Monday, August 22). Twins Hall of […]
Gopher Hall of Fame Class of 2022 Announced
The University of Minnesota’s M Club, one of the nation’s largest and oldest varsity letterwinner clubs, will induct 13 new Hall of Fame members on Sept, 16, 2022 in an in-person ceremony on Williams Arena court. The individuals will be recognized throughout the weekend at various events, including the Sept. 17 home Gopher football game […]
Staley and Barkley to present Whalen at Hall of Fame induction
The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame announced today the list of Hall of Famers scheduled to present the Class of 2022 at the Enshrinement Ceremony to be held Saturday, September 10 at Symphony Hall. Minnesota’s Lindsay Whalen will be inducted with presenters Dawn Staley (Class of 2013) and Charles Barkley (Class of 2006). More […]
Twins hosting Diversity Day (Aug. 15) and Native American Heritage Night (Aug. 15)
Continuing to ensure that all are welcome at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins, in partnership with Treasure Island Resort & Casino and the Prairie Island Indian Community, will open their next homestand by celebrating Diversity Day (Monday, August 15) and Native American Heritage Night (Tuesday, August 16). Both will feature several in-ballpark activations before and […]
Gopher sports looking forward to fall sports seasons (AUDIO)
(Minneapolis, MN) — College sports are starting on the University of Minnesota campus and school officials say ticket sales are going well thus far. Golden Gopher football, volleyball and women’s soccer have started fall workouts and all three will be opening their 2022 seasons soon. U of M senior associate athletic director Mike Wierzbicki says […]
Gopher Football Weekly With PJ Fleck Radio Schedule Announced
Gopher Football Weekly with P.J. Fleck returns to Tipsy Steer and High Pines in Roseville this season. The in-person, one-hour live weekly radio show is hosted by Mike Grimm and Justin Gaard and is highlighted by coach Fleck. The popular show airs on the statewide Gopher Radio Network. The first show will be at 12 […]
Three Gopher hockey players make World Junior roster
Logan Cooley, Brock Faber and Matthew Knies will represent the United States at the 2022 IIHF World Junior Championship after being named to the U.S. National Junior Team, USA Hockey announced on Sunday. Gopher Hockey has a proud history at the IIHF World Junior Championship with the University of Minnesota now set to be represented […]
Twins add another reliever at deadline
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Michael Fulmer from the Detroit Tigers, in exchange for minor league right-handed pitcher Sawyer Gipson-Long. Fulmer, 29, has gone 3-4 with a 3.20 ERA (39.1 IP, 14 ER), two saves, 18 holds, 20 walks, 39 strikeouts, a 1.25 WHIP, a .203 opponent batting average, […]
Twins add starting pitcher from Reds
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Mahle from the Cincinnati Reds, in exchange for minor league infielders Christian Encarnacion-Strand and Spencer Steer, and left-handed pitcher Steve Hajjar. Mahle, 27, made 19 starts for the Reds this season, going 5-7 with a 4.40 ERA (104.1 IP, 51 ER), 39 walks, […]
Twins trade for closer
The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have acquired right-handed pitcher Jorge López and cash considerations from the Baltimore Orioles, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Yennier Cano, and minor league left-handed pitchers Cade Povich and Juan Rojas, and right-handed pitcher Juan Nunez. López, who was named to the 2022 American League All-Star team, has gone […]