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Reports: Max Kepler and the Twins agree to a contract extension
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Thursday was the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers at Twins spring training, the first day under the watch of rookie manager Rocco Baldelli. Oh, and they reportedly agreed…
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Report: Twins close to contract extension for Jorge Polanco
FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Twins and shortstop Jorge Polanco are close to a contract extension, according to multiple reports. Hours after the news broke about Polanco, the Twins also agreed to a deal with…
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TIL Twins Notebook: Willians Astudillo hits snag; Kyle Gibson wants to add lbs.
Today I Learned… FORT MYERS, Fla. — Twins pitchers and catchers reported to spring training officially on Wednesday for their physical exams, and workouts begun for certain members of the group as the rain soaked…
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New study: Manny Machado would take Twins to a World Series
The Twins and the rest of baseball have decided that the asking price for the two best free agents is not worth immediate action. Bryce Harper and Manny Machado are still looking for work as…
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Twins sign Lucas Duda to a minor league contract, finish their spring invitations
The Minnesota Twins have completed their spring training invitations, at least for the time being. In addition to the players on their 40-man roster, the Twins have invited 20 players to spring training, all on minor…
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Former big-league GM has 3 Twins in running for Comeback Player of the Year honors
The most important thing for the Twins in 2019 will be whether Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano can deliver the type of performances that so many expected when they arrived in the big leagues. Buxton…
3 months ago -
A 21-pound chip on his shoulder? Byron Buxton has checked two of the right boxes
MINNEAPOLIS – Byron Buxton plans on crashing into a few walls in Target Field this summer. And it’s a safe bet given the way he plays all-out in centerfield. That’s one reason that he said…
3 months ago -
Notes, quotes and anecdotes from TwinsFest: Payroll complainers stay quiet
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have received criticism in recent weeks about the fact that they have committed only $94.4 million in salaries for 2019. This has brought the usual complaints that owner Jim Pohlad is…
3 months ago -
Will the Twins ever sign a big-name free agent? CBO Derek Falvey answers
MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Falvey has heard the complaints about the Twins not spending more this offseason and he knows fans wanted him to make a splash on the free-agent market that took the payroll well…
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Twins will induct Joe Nathan, Jerry Bell into team HOF
The best closer in Minnesota Twins history is headed to the team’s hall of fame. Joe Nathan will be inducted into the Twins’ Hall of Fame this summer, the team announced Friday ahead of TwinsFest…
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Twins unveil new alternate home jerseys, get rid of cream-colored throwbacks
The Twins are making a uniform change for 2019. Out are the cream-colored throwback alternates that the team has worn at times since 2010 — they became a staple of Saturday home games — and…
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Twins prez: “We’re in a much better spot than maybe some of our fan base might view it”
The Twins opened the 2018 season with an Opening Day payroll of $128.7 million, the highest in team history. The results were underwhelming as the team, coming off a surprise run to the AL wild…
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Report: Twins in agreement with former Rangers lefty Martin Perez
The Twins have added another arm on a short-term contract, according to Ken Rosenthal. The club is in agreement with former Rangers lefty Martin Perez, per the report. Rosenthal says the agreement is for one…
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Former Twin Brian Dozier will remain in Senior Circuit
Brian Dozier is off the free agent market. The former Twins second baseman, who was dealt to the Los Angeles Dodgers last season at the trade deadline, has agreed to a one-year, $9 million deal…
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Reports: Twins agree to terms with former Angels closer Blake Parker
Blake Parker used to close out games for the Angels. Now, he’s about to become a member of a Minnesota Twins bullpen that could use a boost. Parker is close to a 1-year contract with…
4 months ago
