Trevor Plouffe Archives - Baseball Essential

Byung Ho Park gives Minnesota Twins options in the field

Nov 9, 2015

American League, American League Central, Features, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins turned some heads in the baseball world today when it was announced that they outbid the rest of the league to earn negotiating rights with South Korean first baseman Byung Ho Park, posting ...

Minnesota Twins to try Miguel Sano in outfield

James B. Terry

Nov 6, 2015

American League Central, Headlines, Minnesota Twins

Budding Minnesota Twins star Miguel Sano will play some outfield in the Dominican Winter League, according to manager Paul Molitor. Speaking to reporters at Target Field after Torii Hunter’s retirement press...

Joe Mauer: The Minnesota Twins MVP

James B. Terry

Sep 17, 2015

American League, Features, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

Joe Mauer does not put up numbers that his $23 million salary suggest he should, but make no mistake, the three time American League batting champion is still the most valuable player on the Minnesota Twins, wh...

Being Bold: A look back at Minnesota Twins predictions

James B. Terry

Sep 1, 2015

American League, American League Central, Features, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

You can't predict baseball; but at least I tried. Before the season began, I revealed five bold predictions for the 2015 Minnesota Twins season. For the most part, they're not coming true due to the team's s...

Ervin Santana Pitching Like an Ace for Minnesota Twins

James B. Terry

Jul 23, 2015

American League, American League Central, Features, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

What makes an ace an ace? Surely winning big games in October has given players like Madison Bumgarner and Jon Lester the title but there are also a lot of things that a pitcher can do in the regular season ...

Patient Minnesota Twins Blow Through Sonny Gray

James B. Terry

Jul 18, 2015

American League, American League Central, Headlines, Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins were one of baseball's hottest teams heading into the All-Star break, and coming out of it they had a tough task on their hands with the Oakland Athletics sending American League ERA leader ...

No All-Stars, no problem for surging Twins

James B. Terry

May 27, 2015

American League, American League Central, Features, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins have been playing some good baseball this season -- good enough baseball to allow the team to wake up this morning with the third-best record in the American League even if fans are not taki...

Twins Jump Above .500 Behind Plouffe’s Hot Bat

James B. Terry

May 3, 2015

American League, American League Central, Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe blasted his first career grand slam to break a scoreless tie in the third inning as Minnesota went on to beat the White Sox 13-3 this afternoon at Target Field. For...

Daily Fantasy Sports Advice: April 21st

Paul Mammino

Apr 21, 2015

Fantasy, Features

Tuesday features games including all 30 teams and no games in the afternoon. All 15 games feature start times at 7:05 EST or later. It does not appear that weather will be a factor in any of the games scheduled...

Twins Continue Impressive Win Streak

James B. Terry

Apr 18, 2015

American League, Features, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

After handing the undefeated Kansas City Royals their first two losses of the season, it seemed like the Minnesota Twins came back down to earth against the Cleveland Indians and reigning Cy Young award winner ...

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