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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Revere’s bat, legs spark Twins

Outfielder Ben Revere went 4-for-4 with a triple and three runs scored in the Twins’ 6-5 victory over the Rangers. The hits and runs tied his career high.

Updated: August 27, 2012, - 12:04 PM

Closing victory doesn't mask awful road trip

The Twins managed to end their 10-game trip with a second victory.

Updated: August 27, 2012, - 06:31 AM

Duensing's brief start turns into a long day for Twins

Brian Duensing was the latest starter to get shelled as the Twins fell to 1-8 on their 10-game road trip.

Updated: August 25, 2012, - 09:59 PM

Revere reaches 30 stolen bases for second year in row

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Outfielder Ben Revere stole second base in the first inning of Saturday's 9-3 loss to Texas, becoming...

Updated: August 25, 2012, - 09:55 PM

Major move gives Nathan new life

The former Twins closer wanted to pitch for a team on the rise and got his wish, even if it meant cutting close Minnesota ties.

Updated: August 25, 2012, - 08:26 PM

Texas puts Twins in spin cycle

Minnesota hitters struggled, while a cycle by Adrian Beltre and flirtation with a no-hitter gave Rangers fans lots to cheer.

Updated: August 25, 2012, - 11:07 AM

Diamond suspended six games, will appeal

Twins lefthander Scott Diamond was suspended six games and fined by Major League Baseball for throwing near the head of Rangers outfielder Josh Hamilton during Friday's game.

Updated: August 25, 2012, - 09:30 AM

Beanballs, ejections, errors -- and another ugly loss

After Joe Mauer was hit by a pitch, Scott Diamond threw behind Rangers star Josh Hamilton. Ejections and ugly baseball followed.

Updated: August 24, 2012, - 06:56 AM

Span feels good enough to return

A good batting practice session led to a mutual decision putting him back at the top of the Twins lineup.

Updated: August 24, 2012, - 06:43 AM

Injury issues irking Denard Span

The Twins are aware that it sets them up for criticism when players don't return to action within a few days of being injured, which is what's happened when Span's shoulder

Updated: August 23, 2012, - 12:44 PM