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Twins tap All-Star Berrios to start on opening day

March 5, 2019 Associated Press

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Jose Berrios will be Minnesota’s opening day starter, the first such assignment for the 24-year-old right-hander. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced the decision to reporters on Monday, a natural honor for the team’s only All-Star last season. Berrios posted a career-best 3.84 ERA last year, his third in the major […]

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‘The new Miguel Sano’ trimmed down as Twins camp opens

February 18, 2019 Associated Press

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Miguel Sano walked into the Minnesota Twins’ clubhouse just before 8 a.m., looking trimmed down in rainbow sneakers and a black sweat suit. “You look good,” said catcher Jason Castro, a sentiment echoed by teammates between hugs and handshakes with the 25-year-old slugger. A slimmer Sano is a promising sign […]

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Twins manager’s era begins with efficient new workout format

February 14, 2019 Associated Press

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The first noticeable change for the Minnesota Twins under new manager Rocco Baldelli came on the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. There was simply less standing around between drills by the players on the field. “The goal is to have it individualized for the guys so they […]

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Twins’ Buxton turns frustration into motivation and muscle

January 27, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton hasn’t forgotten his extended, unexpected stay in the minor leagues last summer. The inconsistent Twins center fielder is eager to show the experience made him stronger. After an offseason in the weight room, one look is about all it takes. “People tell you to take that frustration as fuel,” Buxton […]

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Joe Mauer to have his No. 7 retired by Twins

December 18, 2018 admin

The Minnesota Twins will be retiring Joe Mauer’s number. The Twins announced Wednesday they will honor Mauer by retiring his No. 7 during a pre-game celebration for a yet to be determined date during the 2019 season. The 35-year-old catcher/first baseman is the ninth Twins player or manager to have their number retired, which includes […]

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Brewers rental Schoop, agrees to 1-year, $7.5 million deal with Twins

December 7, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Second baseman Jonathan Schoop and the Twins agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, another step in an offseason remake of Minnesota’s infield. Schoop’s deal would allow him to earn a $100,000 performance bonus for reaching 600 plate appearances, plus additional award bonuses. He was an All-Star with Baltimore in […]

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For Joe Mauer, being from Minnesota means this isn’t goodbye

November 12, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Yes, the narrative of Joe Mauer’s career was missing a championship chapter. That plotline stalled for a few years while the star was set back by injuries. Still, this story of the Minnesota native with the smooth left-handed swing who played for the Twins the entire time sure was made for a […]

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Twins fire Molitor, eye new manager to ‘grow a young team’

October 2, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two years ago, the Minnesota Twins made Derek Falvey their chief baseball officer with the precondition that Paul Molitor remain as manager. Molitor presided over a playoff team and won the American League Manager of the Year award in 2017, but the Twins slipped backward this season. Last week, Falvey and general […]

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As Mauer mulls retirement, Twins bound for big roster change

October 1, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The final afternoon of the regular season for the Minnesota Twins was filled with cheers, chills and even a few tears as a lively crowd at Target Field was treated to a meaningful and memorable game . Too bad for the Twins and their fans the playoffs weren’t at stake. They had […]

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WATCH: Minnesota fans give standing ovation as hometown hero Joe Mauer comes out in catching gear for likely final time with Twins

October 1, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Mauer isn’t sure if Sunday marked the end of his time with the Minnesota Twins. Just in case, though, the regular season finale turned into a farewell befitting his remarkable career with his hometown team. Mauer doubled in his final at-bat, received one more pitch as catcher, and then walked off […]