Around the Majors

12 Week Activity

Stories per week

Average: 3
Min: 0
Max: 8

http://www.startribune.com/aroundmajors

Site Profile

Editor's Rating:

Around the Majors is hosted by Joe Christensen, the national baseball writer for the Star Tribune. He provides a steady stream of updates throughout the season and offseason, in addition to his regular duties with the paper.

Latest Content from Around the Majors

Liriano feels 'way better,' eyes strong finish: via Around the Majors September 02, 2010 at 10:29 AM; Extra rest has helped the lefthander recover from his dead arm phase.
Liriano tries to hold serve for Twins after White Sox victory: via Around the Majors September 01, 2010 at 06:35 PM; Tigers counter with Scherzer at Target Field
Twins send Van Mil to Angels completing Fuentes trade: via Around the Majors September 01, 2010 at 02:23 PM; In the end, Twins received Fuentes for a mid-level prospect
Twins bid farewell to a fine August, hoping for more in September, October: via Around the Majors September 01, 2010 at 11:05 AM; Some leftover nuggets from Tuesday's game.
Morneau to stay home until Friday, per doctor's orders: via Around the Majors August 31, 2010 at 05:53 PM; Duensing vs. Galarraga in Game 1 at Target Field
Welcome to Target Field, Torii: via Around the Majors August 20, 2010 at 06:05 PM; Duensing vs. Haren as Twins open three-game set with the Angels.
All the pieces matter, as Twins look to sweep White Sox toward oblivion: via Around the Majors August 19, 2010 at 03:53 PM; Carl Pavano vs. Mark Buehrle, with Twins riding a six-game winning streak.
Maybe Thome was the missing piece all along: via Around the Majors August 18, 2010 at 10:59 AM; The man with 581 career homers has been everything the Twins have wanted and more.
White Sox pin hopes to Danks at Target Field: via Around the Majors August 17, 2010 at 05:47 PM; Twins counter with Baker, looking to stretch three-game lead.
Monday update: If the playoffs started today...: via Around the Majors August 16, 2010 at 11:23 AM; Another race to follow down the stretch.
Mauer behind plate again as Twins try to sweep Oakland: via Around the Majors August 15, 2010 at 12:23 PM; Slowey vs. Mazzaro at Target Field.
Twins face one of baseball's hottest pitchers Saturday night: via Around the Majors August 14, 2010 at 05:05 PM; Trevor Cahill vs. Brian Duensing at Target Field
First place on the line again in Chicago: Liriano vs. Floyd: via Around the Majors August 12, 2010 at 06:29 PM; Twins are banged up heading into series finale.
Manship promoted to the Twins; Gibson likely promoted to Rochester: via Around the Majors August 12, 2010 at 12:53 PM; A domino effect, with Jose Mijares headed to DL with strained knee.
Perkins has a chance for that one shining moment against White Sox: via Around the Majors August 11, 2010 at 06:17 PM; Battle of lefthanders from U.S. Cellular Field, as Chicago counters with bulldog John Danks.
White Sox return home sweet home to face Twins: via Around the Majors August 10, 2010 at 05:35 PM; Baker vs. Garcia in Game 1
Change of plans for Morneau; slugger won't join Twins in Chicago: via Around the Majors August 09, 2010 at 03:17 PM; General Manager Bill Smith says first baseman will continue working out at Target Field.
Slowey has sore elbow; Perkins could start Wednesday in Chicago: via Around the Majors August 08, 2010 at 10:59 AM; Hudson returns from DL, Slama optioned to Rochester as Twins get good news on Casilla
Twins and Indians to wear throwback unis, honoring the Negro Leagues: via Around the Majors August 07, 2010 at 04:47 PM; Pavano vs. Carmona from Progressive Field
Morneau closer to a return; Twins sign first-round pick: via Around the Majors August 06, 2010 at 06:05 PM; Indians counter with rookie righthander.