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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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Sunday Insider: Don't rush to judgment on Halos

The Angels might have a lot of star power, but they still could be on the outside looking in come playoff time.

Updated: August 12, 2012, - 02:04 AM

Twins' decision to sign Marquis proves costly

The Twins misfired last offseason with their one major league starting pitching acquisition.

Updated: August 12, 2012, - 01:16 AM

Sunday Insider: Central Intelligence

A.J. Pierzynski roomed with Doug Mientkiewicz this spring, since the White Sox and Dodgers train at the same Arizona facility....

Updated: August 12, 2012, - 12:20 AM

Sunday Insider: Short hops

Kubel nears 30-homer mark Jason Kubel's two-year, $16 million deal with the Diamondbacks includes a $7.5 mutual...

Updated: August 12, 2012, - 12:19 AM

Thanks to HRs, fate is familiar as Rays top Twins again

Tampa Bay extended Nick Blackburn's rut by scorching him for three quick runs.

Updated: August 12, 2012, - 12:13 AM

Despite 'disaster,' Nishioka will be staying with Twins

Twins General Manager Terry Ryan said Nishioka will remain on the major league roster for Friday's game against Tampa Bay, in part because Trevor Plouffe won't be ready to return from the disabled list.

Updated: August 10, 2012, - 11:48 AM

Windup has Duensing wound up; Revere's streak ends

Brian Duensing ditched the windup for two starts, pitching exclusively from the stretch, and went 1-0 with a 2.25 ERA. Then, in Wednesday's 6-4 loss to the Indians, he opened the game in the windup.

Updated: August 09, 2012, - 07:33 AM