Baseball

The Twins picked speedy outfielder Byron Buxton with the 2nd overall pick in the baseball entry draft Monday night.  Buxton was considered by many to be the best prospect in the draft.

The St. Cloud Rox won their first game in franchise history 10-9 at Duluth Thursday night.

The St. Cloud Rox lost their season opener at Duluth 6-1 Wednesday night.  Duluth scored 3 runs in the 6th inning to lead 6-1.

This 'Crossroads' is gonna be crazy, Carrie Underwood is using her powers for good not evil and how Trace Adkins knew he had finally made it! Nashville Kat's got all this today and more on her husband's premiere at Target Field this afternoon...give it a listen.

Our Nashville insider wants to know if you can give her the scoop today. Nashville Kat's husband's song, "For The Thrill (Hit It Where They Ain't)" will be played before the Twin's game against The Athletics this afternoon. It's a 12:10 start so get there early and let us know if you hear the song and what you think of it!

The St. Cloud Rox begin their first season in the Northwoods League tonight when they play at Duluth against the Huskies.  The St. Cloud Northwoods League organization went through some changes in the off season.

Former Major League Baseball star pitcher Bret Saberhagen will be the guest of the St. Cloud Rox for their home opener on June 2.

The Twins are expected to designate for assignment starting pitcher Jason Marquis today.  According to the Star Tribune citing a source within the organization, the team will intend to release Marquis.

The St. Cloud State baseball team lost 5-4 to Minnesota State-Mankato in the NCAA Division II Central Regional finals in Mankato Sunday to win the Central Region Championship.

The St. Cloud State baseball team defeated Winona State 12-7 Thursday in the NCAA Division II Central Regional in Mankato.

The St. John’s baseball team lost 7-2 to Coe College of Iowa in an elimination game in McMinnville, Oregon in the NCAA Division III tournament Thursday.

The Saint Paul Saints just have too much fun. Yesterday they announced their new mascots to kick off the 2012 baseball season and they are a match made in pig heaven.