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In today's Twins Almanac: Scout Joe Cambria signs a future Hall of Famer, Jim Kaat homers while pitching a shutout, Lyman Bostock hits for the cycle, and more! twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
The Twins Almanac for July 24: Twins Sign Future Hall of Famer, Bostock Hits for the Cycle, Erickson Pitches One-Hitter, Twins Turn Ahead the Clock
Twins Sign Oliva Twins scout Joe Cambria signed a hard-hitting 22-year-old Cuban kid named Tony Oliva on this date in 1961. Cambria—a legendary scout—also signed Camilo Pascual and Zoilo Versalles whe...
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July 25, 2025 at 2:15 AM
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Read today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com: Former Twin Aaron Hicks has a signature game at Target Field, Bert Campaneris has a heckuva debut, notes on two local legends, and more!

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The Twins Almanac for July 23, 2025: Aaron Hicks's Signature Target Field Moment; Minneapolis Miller Has Four-Homer Game
In today's Almanac, former Twin Aaron Hicks has a signature game at Target Field, Bert Campaneris has a heckuva debut, plus notes on two local legends.
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July 23, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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Read today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com, in which Kent Hrbek hits his second grand slam in five days, the 1991 Twins play a midseason exhibition in Cooperstown, a former Twins hurler strikes out four in his final major-league inning, and much more.

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The Twins Almanac for July 22, 2025: Kent Hrbek, Rocco Baldelli Hit Dome Slams, 1991 Twins Play at Cooperstown
In today's Almanac, Kent Hrbek hits his second grand slam in five days, the 1991 Twins play a midseason exhibition in Cooperstown, and a former Twins hurler strikes out four in his final major-league ...
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July 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
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Read today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com, in which Steve Lombardozzi ill-advisedly visits Dan Gladden at home, Joe Mauer becomes the new career doubles leader, Tony Oliva has a five-hit game, and a pitcher strikes out seven straight.
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The Twins Almanac for July 21, 2025: Tony Oliva Has 5-Hit Game, Steve Lombardozzi Goes to Dan Gladden's House
In Today's Almanac, Steve Lombardozzi ill-advisedly pays Dan Gladden a visit, Joe Mauer becomes the new career doubles leader, Tony Oliva has a five-hit game, and a pitcher strikes out seven straight.
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July 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Read today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com, in which the Twins' first ace establishes a longstanding single-game strikeout record, Tom Brunansky hits an inside-the-park grand slam, Billy Martin gets into a fistfight, Rick Aguilera gets arrested, and more!
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The Twins Almanac for July 19: Camilo Pascual's Longstanding Record, Bruno's Inside-the-Park Grand Slam
On this date, Camilo Pascual set a strikeout record that lasted almost 50 years.
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July 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
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In today's Almanac, the Twins' first ace establishes a longstanding single-game strikeout record, Tom Brunansky hits an inside-the-park grand slam, Billy Martin gets into a fistfight, Rick Aguilera gets arrested, the Twins retire their second number, and more
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The Twins Almanac for July 19: Camilo Pascual's Longstanding Record, Bruno's Inside-the-Park Grand Slam
On this date, Camilo Pascual set a strikeout record that lasted almost 50 years.
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July 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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In today's Almanac, Killebrew and Allison both hit grand slams in the first inning, manager Sam Mele takes a swing at the umpire, and we wish a happy birthday to Torii Hunter, Glenn Williams, and Sam Hentges.
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The Twins Almanac for July 18, 2025: Twins Hit Two Grand Slams in First Inning, Manager Punches Umpire
In today's Almanac, the Twins hit two first-inning grand slams in front of a young Patrick Reusse, manager Sam Mele takes a swing at the umpire, and we celebrate the birthdays of some fun Minnesota-co...
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July 18, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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Happy 48th birthday to former Twins third baseman Glenn Williams, owner of a career .425 major league batting average. 

The Australia native connected for at least one hit in all 13 major league games in which he played in 2005 before being injured.
July 18, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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In today's Almanac, the Twins turn an unprecedented two triple plays, Jim Thome hits one of the longest home runs in Twins history, Puckett plays the infield in a walk-off win, Denny Hocking leads off consecutive games with a home run, and more.
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The Twins Almanac for July 17, 2025: Twins Turn Two Triple Plays, Jim Thome Scares Delmon Young
In today's Almanac, the Twins turn an unprecedented two triple plays, Jim Thome hits one of the longest home runs in Twins history, Puckett plays the infield in a walk-off win, Denny Hocking leads off...
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July 17, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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In today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com, a Minnesota native is fatally hit by a pitch in the head, Rod Carew closes in on Cobb's single-season record for steals of home, and the Twins acquire Shannon Stewart.
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The Twins Almanac for July 16, 2025: Minnesotan Fatally Hit by Pitch, Luis Arraez Works Famous Walk, and More
In today's Almanac, a Minnesota native is fatally hit by a pitch in the head; Rod Carew closes in on Cobb's single-season record for steals of home, and the Twins acquire Shannon Stewart.
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July 17, 2025 at 1:53 AM
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Read today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com, featuring Justin Morneau, Mudcat Grant, Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, the Twins' third straight walk-off, two St. Cloud State alumni meeting in the majors, Torii Hunter, and Wayne Hattaway.

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The Twins Almanac for July 15, 2025: Morneau Scores All-Star Game-Winning Run, Mudcat Grant Pitches 13-Hit Shutout
Today's Almanac features Justin Morneau, Mudcat Grant, Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, the Twins' third straight walk-off, two St. Cloud State alumni, Torii Hunter, and Wayne Hattaway
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July 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com features notes on Tony Oliva, Camilo Pascual, Justin Morneau, and Brian Dozier.
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The Twins Almanac for July 14, 2025: Oliva's Number Retired, Morneau Outlasts Hamilton, More
Today's Almanac features notes on Tony Oliva, Camilo Pascual, Justin Morneau, and Brian Dozier.
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July 14, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Today's Almanac looks back on Kirby Puckett's retirement press conference, a Minnesota native winning All-Star Game MVP, the 1,000th win in Twins history, a game in which three Twins hit two home runs each, and more
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The Twins Almanac for July 12, 2025: Steinbach Named All-Star Game MVP, Puckett Retires
Puckett Officially Retires 36-year-old Kirby Puckett held a press conference at the Metrodome, officially announcing his retirement on this date in 1996. Cleveland happened to be in town, and Dennis M...
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July 13, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Today's Almanac features one of the top-10 most famous home runs in Twins history, the longest double-digit strikeout streak in team history, and more.
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The Twins Almanac for July 11, 2025: Twins Take Commanding Lead into 1965 All-Star Break
Today's Almanac features one of the top-10 most famous home runs in Twins history; the longest double-digit strikeout streak in team history; and more.
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July 11, 2025 at 10:22 PM
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Trailing the Yankees by a run with two out in the bottom of the ninth, Harmon Killebrew hit a walk-off home run to give the Twins a five-game lead heading into the All-Star break on this date in 1965. They never looked back.
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The Twins Almanac for July 11, 2025: Twins Take Commanding Lead into 1965 All-Star Break
Today's Almanac features one of the top-10 most famous home runs in Twins history; the longest double-digit strikeout streak in team history; and more.
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July 11, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Today's short-and-sweet Twins Almanac includes notes on Harmon Killebrew, pinch-hitting slugger Rich Reese, and Minnesota native Dave Goltz. twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/...
The Twins Almanac for July 9, 2025: Twins Pinch-Hitter Ties Grand Slam Record
Today's short-and-sweet Almanac includes notes on Harmon Killebrew, pinch-hitting slugger Rich Reese, and west-central Minnesota native Dave Goltz.
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July 9, 2025 at 9:08 PM
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Today's Twins Almanac features Minnesota natives Caleb Thielbar and Matt Wallner, plus a current St. Paul Saint is named American League Player of the Week.
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The Twins Almanac for July 8, 2025: Local Kids Made Good
Today's Almanac features Minnesota natives Caleb Thielbar and Matt Wallner and a current St. Paul Saint is named American League Player of the Week.
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July 8, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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Today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com includes two traumatic head injuries, three straight complete-game shutouts, and notes on Rick Aguilera, Jim Brower, Brad Hand, and a Minnesota native who made his major-league debut replacing "Shoeless" Joe Jackson
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The Twins Almanac for July 7, 2025: Happy Birthday to John Gordon, Dan Gladden, and Cory Provus
Today's Almanac includes two traumatic head injuries, three straight complete-game shutouts, and notes on Rick Aguilera, Jim Brower, Brad Hand, and a Minnesota native who made his major-league debut r...
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July 8, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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Read today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com, featuring career highlights from Al Newman, Johan Santana, Jack Morris, Justin Morneau, Jason Kubel, Matt Lawton, José Miranda, and more
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Twins Almanac (7/6): Al Newman and... Johan Santana(?!?) Hit Their Only Home Runs
In Today's Almanac: Newman hits only career home run Santana homers while pitching 3-hit shutout Twins trade closer to visiting team mid-game Twins score 32 runs in doubleheader Lawton has fourth-stra...
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July 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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I wrote a short article on the historic game Minnesota native Michael Busch had yesterday on @twinsdaily.com. Check it out.
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One Of Us: Minnesota Native Hits Three Home Runs on the Fourth of July for the Cubs
CHICAGO - Inver Grove Heights native Michael Busch had a heckuva Fourth of July this year, hitting three home runs for the home team at Wrigley Field. The 2016 Simley graduate also had an RBI-single, ...
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July 5, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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"Best of the Worst—Rookie Sensation Kent Hrbek of the Terrible Twins." That's what the cover of Sports Illustrated said on this date in 1982.

Who would have predicted that just 10 years later, Kent Hrbek would have not one, but two rings with his hometown team?
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July 5, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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Read today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com, featuring memorable Fourth of July home runs by Winona native Julie Wera, Julio Becquer, and Harmon Killebrew, and memorable pitching performances by Eddie Bane, Bert Blyleven, and Bloomington native Jake Irvin

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The Twins Almanac for July 4, 2025: Fireworks from Julie Wera and Julio Becquer
In Today's Almanac: Winona native hits only career HR in front of record crowd Twin hits Fourth of July pinch-hit walk-off grand slam Killebrew hits first inside-the-park home run in Twins history Twi...
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July 5, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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Today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com features memorable Fourth of July home runs by Winona native Julie Wera, Julio Becquer, and Harmon Killebrew, and memorable pitching performances by Eddie Bane, Bert Blyleven, and Bloomington native Jake Irvin.
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The Twins Almanac for July 4, 2025: Fireworks from Julie Wera and Julio Becquer
In Today's Almanac: Winona native hits only career HR in front of record crowd Twin hits Fourth of July pinch-hit walk-off grand slam Killebrew hits first inside-the-park home run in Twins history Twi...
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July 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Today's lengthy Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com includes 10 items, featuring Tony Oliva, Bob Allison, César Tovar, Jack Morris, Ken Landreaux, Tim Laudner, David Ortiz, and more.
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The Twins Almanac for July 3, 2025: Tony Oliva Hits Three Homers, Ken Landreaux Triples Up
In Today's Almanac: St. Paul native pitches three-hit shutout for his hometown Saints Twins DH hits three home runs Centerfielder ties modern single-game triples record Twins go on a 19-1 run Allison ...
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July 4, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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Today's Twins Almanac on @twinsdaily.com features a townball no-hitter by a future Twins closer, the single-game rookie RBI record, pitching with a broken wrist, and more.
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The Twins Almanac for July 2, 2025: Jim Kaat Proves He's a Bulldog
Today's Almanac features a townball no-hitter by a future Twins closer, the single-game rookie RBI record, pitching with a broken wrist, and more.
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July 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM