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Zack Littell gets sent out; Nelson Cruz returns to Twins lineup
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have activated 39-year-old slugger Nelson Cruz and plopped him back into the third spot in the order. Cruz is back after a stint on the Injured List after he ruptured a…
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Exhale: Twins slugger Nelson Cruz does not need surgery, second opinion confirms
The Twins on Monday had an off day to collect themselves — after a gut-punch loss to their division rivals — and take time to get ready for a midweek series in Milwaukee with the…
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Nelson Cruz leaves Twins-Indians game Thursday with strained wrist
TARGET FIELD — The Minnesota Twins are facing the biggest series of the 2019 season to date, and at least for the rest of Thursday night, they’ll need to face that task without veteran slugger…
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Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: ‘Early’ impressions on the 2019 Twins getting to the next level
MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins are cruising along in first place in the American League Central and the 2019 season is not brand new anymore. The more baseball seasons you’ve been through the more you understand…
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No news is good news for Nelson Cruz: Twins exhale after MRI exam
MINNEAPOLIS — Nelson Cruz left Sunday’s Twins game and was not at the plate for a pivotal appearance, which is unusual for one of the best hitters in Minnesota’s lineup. The Twins and Cruz revealed…
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Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: Exceeding expectations, 5 things that have the Twins in first place
MINNEAPOLIS – The way the Twins approached this winter, I think a lot of us on the outside characterized their moves collectively as a hedged bet on 2019. They added some good players and let…
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Wetmore’s 5 thoughts: Berrios outduels Indians ace Kluber, Twins win the day
MINNEAPOLIS – If the Twins want to win the American League Central, they know as well as everyone who cheers for them that the path goes through the Cleveland Indians. Step one to the quest…
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SKOR North home run draft: Rooting for dingers
We’re rooting for dingers at SKOR North. The thinking from our guy Matthew Coller (host of SKOR North Live, weekdays 2-4pm) is that fantasy baseball is too involved for the casual fan. Sports are supposed…
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Good hitter with power, the ageless Nelson Cruz? And what’s next? with Jake Depue
The Twins officially signed Nelson Cruz and DFA’d Aaron Slegers on Thursday. Derek Wetmore and Jake Depue analyze the move, the best and worst outcomes, Derek Falvey “The Economist,” and more on the Minnesota Twins.…
8 months ago -
UNLV hoops assistant Joe Esposito, Robbie Hummel, and notes on Nelson Cruz, Wolves trade possibilities, and Vikings/Stefanski talk (ep. 193)
We’re back for the first time in the New Year and we’ve got some guests and a ton of notes to kick off the 2019 opening Scoop Podcast. Doogie talks with current UNLV assistant hoops…
8 months ago -
Reports: Twins sign slugger Nelson Cruz to 1-year deal
The Twins have added a powerful right-handed bat to their lineup. Minnesota has signed free agent slugger Nelson Cruz to a 1-year deal, according to multiple reports. The deal pays him $14 million in 2019…
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David Thorpe on Thibs and the NBA as a whole; Notes and Twins FA pursuits (ep. 192)
Doogie was the one who was at the office on this Christmas Day so he spent the time recording the 192nd edition of The Scoop Podcast as a gift to all of you listeners. In…
8 months ago -
NBA Agent BJ Armstrong, ESPN College Hoops Analyst Fran Fraschilla, and notes galore (ep. 191)
With the holiday season in full effect we’ve gift wrapped this edition of The Scoop with guests and notes galore! ESPN College Hoops analyst Fran Fraschilla joined Doogie to talk about the Gophers and more.…
8 months ago -
Latavius Murray, Tom Compton, Paul Martin on retiring from the NHL, and Dain Dainja (ep. 190)
The Winter Meetings are coming to an end and that means there’s plenty to talk about with the local ball club. Doogie has the latest on the Twins’ pursuit of Nelson Cruz. Latavius Murray and…
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Report: Twins are “in the mix” for slugger Nelson Cruz
The Twins are making a play to improve their 2019 team, if you read into the MLB Winter Meetings rumor mill. The club is one of the teams “in the mix” for former Mariners slugger…
9 months ago