Saturday January 5, 2013
Joe Christensen
National Baseball Writer | Twins, MLB
Phone: 612-673-7844
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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Recent content from Joe Christensen
Fien impresses out of Twins bullpen
The Twins aren't just looking for starting pitching solutions for 2013. They need relievers, too.
Updated: September 11, 2012, - 12:16 AM
Morneau endures gentle pounding after walkoff HR
After hitting his second homer of the game, the slugger had one firm rule: "Don't hit me in the head."
Updated: September 09, 2012, - 10:38 PM
Perkins becomes dependable closer
It seemed inevitable Glen Perkins would eventually become the Twins' full-time closer and, without saying much, that's exactly what the team has done.
Updated: September 09, 2012, - 10:37 PM
Sunday Insider: Central Intelligence
The rematch between Justin Verlander and Chris Sale is scheduled for Thursday in Chicago. Verlander won Round 1 on Sept....
Updated: September 09, 2012, - 02:07 AM
Sunday Insider: After nearly five years away, Lew Ford is back
The outfielder is making an impact on another surprise story, the Baltimore Orioles.
Updated: September 09, 2012, - 01:28 AM
Kelly forced to talk about himself
The Twins will retire Tom Kelly's No. 10 in a pregame ceremony Saturday.
Updated: September 08, 2012, - 09:20 PM
Hendriks still winless in major league career
The rookie failed to hold a four-run lead against Cleveland and remained winless in 16 career starts.
Updated: September 08, 2012, - 09:03 AM
Willingham swings -- and misses -- in Twins' latest loss
Josh Willingham has been as valuable as any Twins player this season, but Thursday he took his turn adding water to their sinking ship.
Updated: August 31, 2012, - 02:27 PM
DL might be Span's last stop of season
Center fielder Denard Span was put on the disabled list because of a shoulder injury and could be done for 2012.
Updated: August 31, 2012, - 02:00 AM
Duensing stumbles in sixth inning vs. M's
Twins starter Brian Duensing (3-10) retired 12 consecutive batters Thursday and took a 2-1 lead into the sixth inning, when...
Updated: August 31, 2012, - 01:58 AM
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