La Velle E. Neal III

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La Velle Neal

Reporter | Minnesota Twins

Phone: 612.674.4888

La Velle E. Neal III has covered Major League Baseball for the Star Tribune since 1998 (the post-Knoblauch era). Born and raised in Chicago, he attended both the University of Illinois and Illinois-Chicago and began his baseball writing career at the Kansas City Star. He can be heard occasionally on KFAN radio, lending his great baseball mind to Paul Allen and Dan Barreiro during the season.
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No Twins trade news except false news

The Twins did not make a trade Tuesday, although a report that Denard Span vetoed a deal was incorrect.

Updated: August 01, 2012, - 06:45 AM

Twins prospect Wimmers may need Tommy John surgery

The 2010 first-round draft pick might have to undergo elbow ligament replacement surgery.

Updated: July 31, 2012, - 10:57 PM

Liriano: 'It feels weird, but things happen'

His first day in uniform with his new team was a little weird, and it figures to get even weirder in Day 2.

Updated: July 31, 2012, - 02:01 PM

It's Chicago's turn to try to solve Frankie Enigma

The Twins never could figure out how to harness Liriano's potential; Chicago gets its first crack at that challenge Tuesday, when Liriano is scheduled to face the Twins.

Updated: July 30, 2012, - 12:18 PM

Duensing loses his wind-up and beats Cleveland

Twins lefthander Brian Duensing wants to prove to the coaching staff that he can make adjustments and be an effective starter.

Updated: July 30, 2012, - 08:22 AM

Twins trade targets waiting, wondering

Of the Twins players mentioned as trade targets in recent weeks, Francisco Liriano always appeared to be the one most likely to be dealt.

Updated: July 30, 2012, - 06:47 AM

Twins reliever is healthy and happy to contribute

Jared Burton has been a big find for the Twins, and the reliever is thrilled to be able to do his part.

Updated: July 27, 2012, - 06:39 AM

Swarzak lands on DL; Perdomo is latest arm

Anthony Swarzak had a 8.35 ERA as a starter but a 3.02 ERA as a reliever this season and was valuable because he could fill a variety of roles in the Twins bullpen.

Updated: July 26, 2012, - 11:08 PM

Meet Brian Dozier

New Twins shortstop Brian Dozier talks about his call-up.

Updated: July 26, 2012, - 09:05 PM

Blackburn leaves pitches up, gets knocked around

Twins righthander Nick Blackburn was encouraged on Friday when he held Kansas City to one run over 62/3 innings, but Wednesday was an entirely different story.

Updated: July 26, 2012, - 07:00 AM