La Velle Neal

Reporter | Twins
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La Velle E. Neal III covers the Twins and Major League Baseball.

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Twins will retire Kelly's number

Former Twins manager Tom Kelly will have his No. 10 retired, which will make him the seventh member of the organization to receive the honor.

Updated: January 26, 2012, - 11:57 PM

For Zumaya, it's health before heat

The newest Twin, almost as famous for his injuries as his 100-mph fastball, is building up for a comeback.

Updated: January 19, 2012, - 10:46 PM

Perkins, Liriano get raises; Twins talking with Casilla

The Twins avoided arbitration with lefthanders Francisco Liriano and Glen Perkins and exchanged figures with infielder Alexi Casilla on Tuesday.

Updated: January 18, 2012, - 06:38 AM

Lost season ever-present as Twins hit caravan trail

After a 99-loss season, manager Ron Gardenhire, hitting coach Joe Vavra and pitchers Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing are selling hope as they tour Minnesota via bus on the first leg of the annual trek.

Updated: January 17, 2012, - 12:08 PM

Twins roll dice with hard-throwing reliever Zumaya

The former flamethrower hasn't pitched in the majors since his scary elbow injury at Target Field in 2010.

Updated: January 16, 2012, - 06:30 AM

Twins looking within for rotation improvement

The onus is on Scott Baker, Nick Blackburn and Francisco Liriano to be healthy and improve over 2011.

Updated: December 24, 2011, - 08:02 AM

Marquis takes pride in taking the ball regularly

The Twins pitching staff has durability concerns, and the team hopes the veteran can be a rotation mainstay.

Updated: December 23, 2011, - 08:20 AM

Cuddyer sees Twins' decision as all business

The outfielder indicated he received mixed signals when Minnesota signed outfielder Josh Willingham.

Updated: December 21, 2011, - 08:30 AM

Twins’ options to improve limited

With Jason Kubel's departure to Arizona, the Twins again turn to available pitchers, but don't expect any A-list talent to arrive.

Updated: December 20, 2011, - 01:14 PM

Kubel appears to be off to Arizona

The Twins had hoped to bring back the lefthanded-hitting outfielder, but it's being reported this morning that he will go to Arizona.

Updated: December 19, 2011, - 08:25 AM

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