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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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Plouffe hit HR No. 23 - really!

Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe connected for his 23rd home run Thursday, but he was one of the last people at Progressive Field to realize it.

Updated: September 21, 2012, - 07:41 AM

Hendriks finally gets first win

The righthander ended an 0-9 streak to start his career by pitching six strong innings against the Indians.

Updated: September 20, 2012, - 07:30 AM

Former pitcher Kralick dies at age 77

Jim Kaat remembers feeling superstitious on Aug. 26, 1962, the day Jack Kralick pitched the first no-hitter in Twins history.

Updated: September 20, 2012, - 07:28 AM

Mauer climbs in batting race; Twins nip Indians in 12th

Heady baserunning won the game while Mauer went 3-for-4 in batting title chase.

Updated: September 19, 2012, - 08:03 AM

Busy Florimon gets a breather

Florimon, 25, has enough talent to keep the team's starting shortstop job next year, but he needs to make the routine plays.

Updated: September 18, 2012, - 11:34 PM

Another beauty from Sale maintains White Sox's lead

With Justin Verlander tossing seven innings in Detroit's 4-0 victory in Cleveland on Friday night, White Sox lefthander Chris Sale held serve, blanking the Twins for six innings in a 6-0 win at Target Field.

Updated: September 14, 2012, - 11:35 PM