We know that Minnesota Twins superstar catcher Joe Mauer can’t seem to stay healthy but did you know he’s a horrible singer, too? Yep, he is. Found at YouTube from ExploreMinnesota via @MariaEnergia.
Fantastic Fan Frollick at Astros Game
Did’ja ever notice when a fan runs out onto the field during a Twins game that the television broadcasters Dick Bremer and Bert Blyleven tsk tsk the fan for such a foolish move and talk about what a wrong thing it is to do? One time, Bremer even went so far as to suggest that the fans were booing the break in the action when you could actually hear them cheering. Whatever. That’s his job, I guess.
I think most fans are like me: They find it a welcome and amusing diversion. That’s why the following video from a Houston Astros game this year is so awesome: It shows a great fan escape and the crowd reacting with enthusiasm.
Found at YouTube from megamark09 via Arik Hanson.
Harmon Killebrew

I was so sad to hear that Harmon Killebrew is entering hospice care after losing his fight to esophageal cancer. A good friend of mine died of it; it’s nasty.
My first memory of Harmon Killebrew is my first iconic boyhood memory: It was my first ballgame with my father at the old Met Stadium. The Twins were hosting the Baltimore Orioles. We went with a neighbor and our seats were along the third base line, so our neighbor kept telling me to keep an eye on the great Orioles third baseman of the time, Brooks Robinson.
I remember fat men standing around on the concourse drinking beer and the smell of their thick cigar smoke. I remember Tony Oliva breaking a bat by pounding it on home plate after disagreeing with the umpire’s called third strike.
In the bottom of the ninth the Twins were behind by a run. Harmon, in his last years as a Twin and relegated to DH duty, stepped up to bat to the thundering feet of the crowd, stomping in expectation.
Crack. The ball arched high across the sky down the third base line and settled into the upper-deck stands…just foul. Harmon ended up striking out and the Twins lost but I was astonished that a human being could hit the ball so hard and so far.
I never had the pleasure of meeting Harmon Killebrew but from afar he always came off as a kind and gentle man. Thank you, Harmon.
Joe Mauer Mocks Troy Polamalu
Love it! Twins catcher Joe Mauer makes fun of Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu over his high voice and his Head & Shoulders commercials…in this Head & Shoulders commercial. Mauer ought not quit his day job; he’s a far better hitter than he is an actor. Found at YouTube from headandshoulders.
Finally! Ron Gardenhire Wins Manager Of The Year
It was a long, long time coming but better late than never. Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire finally won Manager of the Year! at ESPN.
Awesome Nonchalant Foul Ball Catch By Fan
Don’t you wish you were this smooth? Found at YouTube from tomnet825.
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Insane Ups: Japanese Outfielder Spider-Man Impersonation
Hiroshima Toyo Carp’s outfielder Masato Akamatsu leaps as high as himself to rob Yokohoma Bay Stars’ Shuichi Murata of a home run. Found at YouTube from CrazyAndFunnyVids.
An Ambidextrous Pitcher
This is several years old but it’s still amazing to watch a guy able to strike people out with either arm. Found at YouTube from CBS.
Jim Thome, Bottom Of The Ninth
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Jim Thome takes the plate in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals on June 10, 2010 at Target Field, and strikes out.
Jason Kubel Flies Out To Center
Jason Kubel hits a long flyball out to center field in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals on June 10, 2010 at Target Field.