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Joe Christensen

National Baseball Writer | Twins, MLB

Phone: 612-673-7844

Email: Joe.Christensen@StarTribune.com

Joe Christensen, the Star Tribune's national baseball reporter, has covered the big leagues since 1998. A Faribault native, he graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1996. Before working for the Star Tribune, he spent three years covering the Orioles for the Baltimore Sun. He also covered the Padres and Dodgers for newspapers in Southern California.
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Twins' Rantz says 52 years is enough

The minor league director announced his retirement at the Twins organizational meetings.

Updated: October 16, 2012, - 07:08 AM

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire prepares for post-purge recovery

After the Twins fired or reassigned most of his staff following two lousy seasons, Ron Gardenhire is preparing for the challenge ahead.

Updated: October 09, 2012, - 07:28 AM

Talent, not money, biggest offseason acquisition obstacle

The Twins' payroll is expected to remain at about $100 million, plenty to get the job done.

Updated: October 04, 2012, - 07:40 AM

Fielder foils Twins' home finale

His home run gave the Tigers at least a tie for the Central title in the last 2012 game at Target Field.

Updated: October 01, 2012, - 08:57 AM

Mauer to the hot corner? Too early to say

With three games to go, Twins catcher Joe Mauer has a fourth batting title well within his reach.

Updated: September 30, 2012, - 11:29 PM

Morneau not satisfied -- and not sure of future here

He wants to remain with the Twins, but it's not his call.

Updated: September 30, 2012, - 08:14 AM

Bilateral this: Healthy Mauer has a Mauer-like season

A lightning rod for criticism after his injury-plagued 2011, Joe Mauer is on pace for a career-high total of games played while contending for another batting title.

Updated: September 30, 2012, - 12:42 AM