Offseason Preview Series – Part 2 of 24 The 1995 Minnesota Twins finished the season 77–85 — just good enough to convince nobody of anything. Not quite contenders, not quite rebuilders, and definitely not inspiring confidence among fans. After years of treading water, the front office enters the winter needing to decide: Is it time to push chips in… or start over? Bright Spots: Who’s Worth Keeping? Despite the murky identity, there...
Royals Stadium was rocking on Saturday night, and for good reason — Kansas City turned Game 2 of the League Championship Series into a statement. With Barry Larkin setting the tone on both sides of the ball, the Royals dismantled the Cincinnati Reds 11–0 to take a commanding 2–0 lead in the best-of-seven showdown. Larkin put on a clinic, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two singles, three runs scored, and three driven in. He set the table,...
October 7, 1995 – Candlestick ParkGame 2 – United League Championship SeriesFinal: Giants 4, Senators 3Series tied 1–1 The San Francisco Giants stormed back late to stun the Washington Senators 4–3 and even the United League Championship Series at one game apiece, riding the brilliance of Floyd Youmans and a game-breaking eighth-inning rally. Youmans Dominates, Sets Playoff Record Floyd Youmans was electric on the mound, tossing 8...