La Velle E. Neal III

Home
Bios

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.
Follow @LaVelleNeal

Deduno grudgingly leaves game

For the third consecutive outing, Twins righthander Samuel Deduno didn't last longer than four innings. This time, it wasn't pitching that led to his removal.

Updated: September 26, 2012, - 10:54 PM

Yankees' old men still pack a punch

Rookie Liam Hendriks gave up four homers, while Andy Pettitte pitched six shutout innings.

Updated: September 25, 2012, - 06:46 AM

Twins bullpen could use a boost, too

Twins relievers entered Monday with a 3.66 ERA that ranked eighth in the American League. While starting pitching will be a top priority during the offseason, the club will look to add relievers as well.

Updated: September 24, 2012, - 11:50 PM

Mauer homers, but White Sox hammer Twins

The season series between the White Sox and Twins is over, a series Chicago dominated.

Updated: September 18, 2012, - 11:51 AM

Span doesn't want to leave Minnesota

Denard Span has played his entire career with the Twins and doesn't want that to change.

Updated: September 18, 2012, - 05:56 AM

Twins' challenge: Find right mix for the middle

There are many options at short and second, but no one is locked in as a starter.

Updated: September 17, 2012, - 01:27 AM

After Liriano dominates, Twins rally falls just short

The lefthander had fine control of all his pitches and flirted with a no-hitter against his former team.

Updated: September 16, 2012, - 03:47 AM

Revere's catch is one to remember

The Twins should look into producing a highlight package of Ben Revere's best catches -- because he seems to come up with a gem at least once a week.

Updated: September 15, 2012, - 06:26 PM