Allentown native and former Major League Baseball pitcher Bob Heffner has died. He was 86. Heffner, known by his nickname of ...

In 1982, Oliva debuted on the writers ballot with 15.2% of the vote. He wickly climed into the 30s and topped out at 47.3% in 1988 before dropping off the ballot after 1996.

2008 — Ken Griffey Jr. became the sixth player in baseball history to reach 600 homers with a drive off Mark Hendrickson in the first inning of the Cincinnati Reds’ 9-4 victory over the Florida ...

In 1982, Oliva debuted on the writers ballot with 15.2% of the vote. He wickly climed into the 30s and topped out at 47.3% in 1988 before dropping off the ballot after 1996.

Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek couldn't be kept away from Target Field for long. The Minnesota Twins legends were both back at the Minneapolis ballpark Saturday afternoon for the Twins' game against ...

Minnesota Twins greats Oliva, Hrbek suffer strokes just days apart 00:29. Two Minnesota Twins greats are recovering from strokes suffered days apart, the team confirmed Wednesday.

From left, former Minnesota Twins Rod Carew, Tony Oliva and Kent Hrbek acknowledge the crowd as they are introduced for the Twins Hall of Fame induction ceremony for Joe Mauer (not pictured ...

The 86-year-old Oliva spent his entire 15-year career with the Twins. He was the American League Rookie of the Year in 1964 and won the batting title three times.

The Twins say Tony Oliva had "a series of mini strokes" over the past month but is expected to make a full recovery, and Kent Hrbek suffered a minor stroke following knee surgery in early April ...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two Minnesota Twins greats are recovering from strokes suffered days apart, the team confirmed Wednesday. Former right fielder and designated hitter Tony Oliva had what the ...