BASEBALL
Hardy, Hudson forming bond
Shortstop J.J. Hardy and second baseman Orlando Hudson, the Minnesota Twins’ new double play combination, are getting acquainted in the infield.March 13, 2010
Rain washes out Jimmies in Florida again
For the second straight day, rain in the Sunshine State cost the Jamestown College baseball team a couple of games.March 13, 2010
Jimmies rained out in Florida
The Jamestown College baseball team was rained out in Ormond Beach, Fla., on Thursday, and the forecast is not promising for today, according to JC head coach Tom Hager.March 12, 2010
Nathan has ligament tear in elbow
The Minnesota Twins suddenly have a glaring concern about closing games for the first time since Joe Nathan took over in 2004.
Tests on Nathan’s right throwing elbow have revealed a significant tear in the ulnar collateral ligament, an injury that could require season-ending Tommy John surgery. Nathan’s 246 saves over six seasons are the most in the majors during that span.
March 10, 2010
Jimmies split doubleheader
Jamestown College rallied late in the opener and St. Francis (Ill.) turned the tables in Game 2 as they split a twinbill on Tuesday in Ormond Beach, Fla. Tied 3-all into the bottom of the seventh in Game 1, the Jimmies got a game-winning single from Jeremy Newman to win 4-3. They led 6-5 after 4 1/2 innings in the nightcap, but St. Francis exploded for 11 runs in the bottom of the fifth to end it early 16-6 and get the split.March 10, 2010
Twins top Cardinals on Valencia’s homer
On a tough day for the Minnesota Twins, third base prospect Danny Valencia provided something positive. Valencia hit the go-ahead home run in the eighth inning, and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-6 on Tuesday after learning All-Star closer Joe Nathan has a torn ligament in his throwing elbow.March 10, 2010
Jimmies split in sunny Florida
The Jimmies were on both ends of a pair of blowouts on Monday as they continued their spring trip in Florida. Phil Curtis fired six strong innings in the opener and the Jimmies pounded out 14 hits in an 11-1 win over St. Francis (Ind.) on a sunny, 70-degree day in the Sunshine State.March 09, 2010
Slowey, Blackburn help Twins blank Orioles
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire had just one complaint, and it had nothing to do with Minnesota’s performance in a 5-0 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Gardenhire’s problem had to do with the postgame meal for the 70-mile trip back to the Twins’ training complex in Fort Myers.March 09, 2010
South, Century top ‘A’ baseball polls
Fargo South and Bismarck Century top the Class A preseason coaches’ baseball polls.March 09, 2010
Baker, Minnesota blank Yankees, 11-0
Scott Baker was one of the highlights in a mixed day for the Minnesota Twins’ pitching staff.
Baker threw two effective innings, Jason Kubel homered and a Twins split-squad beat the New York Yankees 11-0 on Sunday.
March 08, 2010
Jimmies win Florida openers
Alex Kreis was dominant on the mound again as the Jamestown College baseball team opened its spring trip to Florida with a sweep on Sunday.
Jeremy Newman clubbed a grand slam in Game 1, and Kreis fired 6 scoreless innings in the nightcap for his second win of the season as the Jimmies swept Marion (Ind.) 9-7 and 3-0 in Ormond Beach, Fla.
March 08, 2010
Morneau helps Twins rout Red Sox
Justin Morneau marked his return for Minnesota with a two-run double and Tim Wakefield tossed two scoreless innings for Boston in his first post-surgery appearance in a 5-0 victory by the Twins over the Red Sox on Friday.March 06, 2010
Twins drop spring opener to Red Sox
The last time Josh Beckett and Nick Blackburn pitched, their teams lost the second game of a pair of three-game sweeps in AL division series. The stakes were much lower on Thursday night when the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 2-1 on Mark Wagner’s tiebreaking single in the eight in the spring training opener for both teams.March 05, 2010
Hubert’s opening new branch near new park
A mainstay for Minnesota Twins fans is opening a new branch near the new ballpark. The Star Tribune reports that Hubert’s, the sports bar that sits in the shadow of the namesake Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome, will open a second branch at Target Center on April 2.March 04, 2010
Jimmies win 3 out of 4 at Metrodome
Hard-throwing right-hander Alex Kreis looked in midseason form and slugging Californian Jesse Ramirez homered in his first game as the Jamestown College baseball team opened the season by going 3-1 at the Metrodome.March 02, 2010
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OUR VOICES Rain washes out JC baseball team again
For the second straight day, rain in the Sunshine State cost the Jamestown College baseball team a couple of games. Friday was the final day of the Jimmies’ trip to Ormond Beach, Fla., but due to the wet weather, they ended up only getting to play 6 games instead of the scheduled 10. The Jim
Posted by: Dave Selvig on Mar 12, 2010 at 3:35 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES JC baseball team washed out Thursday
The Jamestown College baseball team was rained out in Ormond Beach, Fla., on Thursday, and the forecast is not promising for Friday, according to JC head coach Tom Hager. The Jimmies were supposed to play two against Ohio Dominican today, but Mother Nature had other ideas. Friday is the final day
Posted by: DS on Mar 11, 2010 at 4:05 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES JC baseball team splits Tuesday
The Jamestown College baseball team split with St. Francis (Ill.) on Tuesday in Ormond Beach, Fla. The Jimmies won the opener 4-3 and were leading Game 2 6-5 heading into the bottom of the fifth before St. Francis erupted for 11 runs to end it early. Erik Church had his 3rd and 4th triples off the
Posted by: DS on Mar 9, 2010 at 6:05 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Uh Oh. Twins' Nathan likely done for season
Joe Nathan is about as valuable as any member of the entire Twins organization. This would leave a mark: www.startribune.com/sports/twins/blogs/87107167.html
Posted by: DS on Mar 9, 2010 at 12:02 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES JC baseball starts with 2 wins in Fla.
Jeremy Newman clubbed a grand slam in Game 1 and Alex Kreis was dominant on the mound again in the second game as the Jimmies opened with a sweep of Marion (Ind.) on Sunday in Ormond Beach, Fla. The Jimmies scored all 9 of their runs in the first 3 innings. Newman's grand slam gave them a quick 4-1
Posted by: DS on Mar 7, 2010 at 4:37 PM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES Long ....
It's been a long day, week, month, year at the Sun. Little tardy on getting up material tonight, but if you check out the print edition on Saturday, it features another pure local B1 and B3, with a heavy local flavor on B2 as well. Here's the weekend schedule for our Blue and Orange-clads, plus Cl
Posted by: DS on Mar 6, 2010 at 12:01 AM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES JC baseball goes 3-1
Hard-throwing right-hander Alex Kreis looked in midseason form and slugging Californian Jesse Ramirez homered in his first game as the Jamestown College baseball team opened the season by going 3-1 at the Metrodome. The Jimmies split with Wisconsin-Parkside on Sunday night, losing the opener 5-3, b
Posted by: DS on Mar 2, 2010 at 12:21 AM | Jamestown SportsOUR VOICES JC baseball 2-1 so for
I have nothing but the scores, but so far the Jimmies are 2-1 at the Metrodome. They split with Wisconsin-Parkside (3-5, 12-5) late Sunday night - the doubleheader started at 9:45 p.m. - and beat Bethel College 4-1 in the first game Monday night. Their fourth game of the trip is in progress. I'll
Posted by: DS on Mar 1, 2010 at 8:58 PM | Jamestown Sports
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