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.

Recent content from La Velle Neal

Trade to Twins upended Worley's personal plans

Vance Worley had his life in order and was about to propose to his girlfriend when a trade changed everything.

Updated: February 15, 2013, - 08:07 AM

Who pitches for the Twins on Opening Day?

As pitchers and catchers prepared for their first workout in Fort Myers, injuries and inexperience muddy the Opening Day starter picture.

Updated: February 13, 2013, - 07:15 AM

Familiar face missing in Fort Myers as illness grounds Toma

One of the signs that spring training is near has been veteran groundskeeper George Toma dragging the infield between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. But Toma has been unable to make it to Hammond Stadium.

Updated: February 12, 2013, - 10:49 PM

'Stupid 15-second thing' costly for Twins' Swarzak

Twins righthander Anthony Swarzak lamented cracking two ribs goofing off at TwinsFest.

Updated: February 12, 2013, - 12:37 PM

Diamond's goal is to make opener

The lefthander is stepping up his rehab from elbow surgery, but the team won't rush him back onto the mound.

Updated: February 10, 2013, - 11:00 PM

Benson is eager to put '12 season behind him

Outfielder Joe Benson flashed a wide grin as he talked about his chances of making the Twins in 2013.

Updated: January 28, 2013, - 06:34 AM

Three years after big rift, Perkins feels right at home with Twins

As the pitcher trying to turn ninth-inning leads into victories, Glen Perkins is one of the most important Twins on the roster.

Updated: January 26, 2013, - 10:25 PM

Twins top prospect Sano looms large

Miguel Sano, a 19-year-old power hitter, is a big part of the Twins' future, especially if he can stay at third.

Updated: January 26, 2013, - 12:27 AM

Rested Steinbach catches on with Twins

After time away from the game, the Twins' new bench coach is eager to work with players.

Updated: January 25, 2013, - 07:17 AM

Twins' growth rate of prospects is high on the farm

The Twins have retooled their minor league system -- adding both hitting and pitching -- and piled up a talented group of prospects.

Updated: January 23, 2013, - 11:41 AM

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