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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Mauer and Morneau, together forever, or at least for now

The past links Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau. The future certainly could see them separated.

Updated: March 29, 2013, - 06:46 PM

Twins could trade Willingham, Morneau if team sputters early

The best-case scenario for the Twins is that General Manager Terry Ryan will be a buyer at the trade deadline...

Updated: March 29, 2013, - 01:22 PM

Twins find room on the roster for savvy outfielder Ramirez

Wilkin Ramirez has earned a spot because he knows his role.

Updated: March 29, 2013, - 12:16 AM

Twins name Worley their Opening Day starter

The Twins newcomer put in his final start of the spring Wednesday before Monday's first game of the season.

Updated: March 28, 2013, - 12:33 AM

Last year's demotion motivates Dozier into new position

After the shortstop was banished to Class AAA Rochester last season, he accepted the challenge to play second base.

Updated: March 27, 2013, - 08:29 AM

Hicks is a hit at taking pitches

The center fielder is making the jump from Class AA New Britain to the majors and looks like a leadoff...

Updated: March 26, 2013, - 03:57 PM

Sano getting Hall of Fame help from Molitor

As the Twins groom Miguel Sano in the finer points of being a third baseman, they have enlisted the help of someone who knows a bit about that role – Paul Molitor.

Updated: March 24, 2013, - 08:57 AM