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Twins postpone Friday night's game, make unexpected roster move
Shortly after calling off Friday's game with the White Sox due to a daylong off-and-on cold drizzle, the Twins sent reserve outfielder Ryan LaMarre to Class AAA Rochester
Twins newcomer Reed: Pressure situations no bother
Addison Reed has appeared in six of the Twins' 10 games, leads the bullpen in innings with eight, has given up only one run, and has prevented all five runners he has inherited from scoring.
Twins squander chances in 2-0 loss to Astros, Verlander
The Twins failed again and again at the plate against Justin Verlander, with slumping Eddie Rosario having the toughest night of all at bat and in the field.
Twins' Buxton honored as Defensive Player of the Year
"He's got the tools to be at the top in almost every category, whether it's first-steps, routes, closing speed, all those type of things," Twins manager Paul Molitor said.
Twins marvel, root for Angels DH/pitcher Ohtani
The notion of a true two-way player was a common topic in the Twins clubhouse last week, and Shohei Ohtani's challenge clearly intrigues his peers around the game.
Fly, eagle, fly! Bald eagle takes detour, lands on Seattle pitcher
Super Bowl LII wasn't the only shocking turn of events involving eagles and patriots in a downtown Minneapolis stadium this year.
Hot bats in the snowy chill: Twins freeze out Pittsburgh 7-3
The Twins knocked out six extra-base hits in a game where the "feels like" temperature dipped to 22 near the end and closer Fernando Rodney caught snowflakes on his tongue.
Snow? Home opener starter Kyle Gibson says bring it on
"Minnesota fans aren't going to care if it's 32 degrees or 22 degrees, they're excited to see a baseball game," Kyle Gibson asserted.
Twins adjusting to baseball's new pace-of-play rules
Players and managers are still getting used to the boundaries and definitions that might come into play. "I can see the usefulness," second baseman Brian Dozier said.
Pittsburgh outfielder dashes Byron Buxton's triple vision
Adam Frazier ended the Twins' rally and kept the Pirates in the lead by running down a line drive.
Twins miffed by Orioles catcher's ninth-inning bunt
Brian Dozier thought about approaching Chance Sisco at second base during a ninth-inning timeout Sunday but decided against it.
Three-hitter, four homers: Berrios, blasts shut down Orioles
Jose Berrios' complete game shutout combined with a big offensive outburst gave the Twins a 7-0 win Sunday and a 2-1 series victory over the Orioles to start the season.
Series preview: Twins at Pittsburgh
Thanks to a controversial replay reversal, Pittsburgh opened the season with a 13-10, 13-inning victory at Detroit on Friday, then swept a doubleheader with the Tigers on Sunday following a rainout Saturday.
Sunday's Twins-Baltimore game recap
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Orioles 7-0 behind a dominant showing by starting pitcher Jose Berrios and plenty of offense.
Twins put it all together for first win of the season
Stellar pitching, which included a no-hitter by Kyle Gibson, and an offense powered by Miguel Sano led Minnesota to a commanding victory over the Orioles.
Three home runs, no-hit bid lead Twins to first victory of the season
Gibson labors through six innings with gem intact.
Twins' Adrianza bringing more power to the plate
Adrianza, who made his first start of the season Saturday, spent the winter with the goal of becoming almost as valuable for his offense as his defense.
Buxton's blazing speed keeps stolen base streak alive
Byron Buxton's Opening Day steal means he's now halfway to the major league record for consecutive steals — Vince Coleman's run of 50 in a row for the Cardinals in 1998-89.
Twins lose to Orioles in 11th on afternoon of good and bad debuts
After rallying to tie the game with two runs in the ninth inning, the Twins lost their opener for the ninth time in 10 years when Adam Jones smashed a Fernando Rodney pitch over the wall in left field.
Despite taking the loss, Rodney 'felt good' in Twins debut
The Twins' new closer wasn't presented with a typical modern save situation on Thursday, but with something more old-fashioned, and significantly more difficult: a crisis.
Despite efforts, Twins didn't sign young players to long-term deals
The Twins reached out to a handful of players, Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey said, but couldn't find common ground on contracts that would buy out arbitration-eligible years.
LaMarre emotional after claiming Twins' last Opening Day roster spot
Ryan LaMarre was choked up and tearful after beating out Zack Granite for the final spot on the Twins' Opening Day roster.
Relievers Moya, Kinley get bullpen spots with Hughes sidelined
Phil Hughes, who hasn't appeared in a regular-season game since last July 14, remained in Fort Myers to get treatment for a strained oblique muscle.
Twins close exhibition season with 3-1 win over Nationals
Jose Berrios and six relievers combined to hold Washington to just two hits.
Twins beat Orioles 12-4 as players near final auditions for roster spots
The game was a chance for Gabriel Moya and righthander Tyler Kinley to showcase themselves one last time before the Twins' roster is finalized, as well one more look for Paul Molitor at bench candidates Robbie Grossman and Ryan LaMarre, who are competing with Zack Granite.
Sano says he's happy to move past assault allegation
Major League Baseball's three-month investigation into a Twin Cities woman's charge that Miguel Sano assaulted her in 2015 "was obviously on my mind" this spring, Sano said Saturday, so he is happy that the case is now probably closed.
The Twins are built to win now, but the future is unclear
For a team with a talented young core that some believe could remain in place for a decade, there is an odd sense of urgency about the upcoming season, like an era is coming to an end just as a new one takes flight.
Twins going with improved pitching, from start to close
For nearly every assignment a pitcher can take on, the Twins made an upgrade.
Center field shows how improved fielding became Twins goal
Promotions aside, one of the most underrated aspects of the Twins' sudden turnaround in 2017 was the defense.
Nearly no-hit, Twins rally vs. Houston for third tie of spring
A lineup full of Twins regulars managed little against Houston.
Twins day@camp: Final bullpen spot a competition between Gabriel Moya, Tyler Kinley
It figures Tyler Kinley has the edge because he's a Rule 5 Draft pick.
Odorizzi gets Opening Day start as Twins revamp their roster
Almost every question about the Twins' 2018 roster was answered on Thursday, although one major issue remains unsettled leading up to next week's opener in Baltimore.
'Guys make mistakes.' Disappointed Twins rally around Polanco
Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco says he learned he had failed a steroid test a month ago, and now he's ready to take the consequences.
Twins kick it around, lose to Tampa Bay 11-1
The bullpen gave up eight runs, and fielding misplays marred Jose Berrios' pitching effort.
Orioles thump Twins despite Lynn's impressive outing
The Twins bullpen failed, as Fernando Rodney, Trevor Hildenberger and Taylor Rogers all gave up runs.
New Twins pitcher Lynn makes spring debut today
The veteran righthanded pitcher got a one-year, $12 million deal, and is ready for his spring debut.
Somehow, Twins became the winter team of choice for MLB free agents
Lance Lynn is expected to sign a one-year contract Monday, making him the latest in a series of players who chose the Twins over competing — and sometimes better — offers.
Top prospect Romero continues to impress as Twins tip Rays
The righthander has yet to give up a hit this spring.
Looking at Twins rotation candidates
The Twins' signing of Lance Lynn adds another arm to the rotation competition.
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Rain wipes away Twins' big first inning against Boston
Before it fades from memory, from the record book, from any trace of existence, let's note what the Twins accomplished in the first inning Saturday.
Twins strike bargain deal with ex-Cardinals pitcher Lynn
The Twins agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees only $12 million to former St. Louis righthander Lance Lynn, one of the more accomplished pitchers in this free-agent class and another clear upgrade to what was one of the AL's worst rotations a year ago.
Sano hits two homers, Berrios strong as Twins beat Tampa Bay
Jose Berrios gave up three hits in four innings and Miguel Samo launched home runs to center field and left field in the 4-3 victory over the Rays.
Brian Dozier appears likely to lead off for Twins
The power-hitting second baseman again figures to be at a familiar spot in the batting order.
Fast riser Moya is making his case to stay with Twins
Having just turned 23 and with only six big-league innings behind him, lefty Gabriel Moya is making a strong case that he's for a bullpen spot.
Twins prospect LaMarre tries to keep it simple in a complex game
Journeyman Ryan LaMarre picks up plenty by analyzing, but tries not to overthink things while at the plate. Manager Paul Molitor calls him a "get-dirty type of player."
Sano interviewed by MLB investigators in assault inquiry
Miguel Sano missed the Twins' workouts Tuesday after his representatives informed the team of his appointment with MLB's security departments
Twins pick up slugging free-agent first baseman Logan Morrison
Logan Morrison's new teammates like the sound of adding another lefthanded power hitter into the middle of what was already projected to be one of the AL's best offenses.
Close or don't close, Twins' Reed just wants to win
New Twins pitcher Addison Reed gives team versatility in the bullpen. "I really don't care when I pitch," he said. "I just want us to win."
Gonsalves could be the Twins' big fish on the mound - someday
Coming off a 2017 season in which he dominated the Class AA Southern League, Stephen Gonsalves comes to camp as a legitimate candidate, albeit a longshot, for the 2018 rotation.
Sano healthy and happy, but heavy and with uncertainty ahead
Miguel Sano reported to spring training Sunday, the three issues that complicate his 2018 season — health, weight and an assault investigation — seemingly reduced to two.
With his contract expiring, what's next for Mauer?
The Twins' most senior player officially reports to his 17th Twins camp Sunday with questions swirling around him, triggered by the expiration next October of his club-record, eight-year, $184 million contract signed in March 2010.
Twins acquire Odorizzi from Rays for shortstop prospect
In Odorizzi, they have acquired a veteran who has won between nine and 11 games in each of the past four seasons with the Rays, and has compiled a career ERA of 3.83.
New Twins lefty Duke can handle many situations
The Twins' most noticeable upgrade in the bullpen is the presence of a trio of pitchers who were brought in to get critical outs, but also to help some of their young teammates better learn how.
Twins GM Levine: Free agent market slow, trade market even slower
As pitchers and catchers reported to spring training Tuesday, Twins' GM Thad Levine said he considers adding a pitcher to the rotation a need but nothing imminent appears in the works.
Gordon, 12 others invited to Twins spring training camp
The Twins will learn this spring how close shortstop Nick Gordon is to being major league ready. He's among 13 non-rostered players invited to training camp.
Santana will be lost to Twins for 10-12 weeks
The All-Star starting pitcher is likely to miss the first month of the regular season after knuckle surgery on his pitching hand.
Pineda will provide Twins with a power arm, eventually
Michael Pineda is hopeful he can help the Twins this season after Tommy John elbow ligament replacement surgery last July. He threw a baseball again for the first time post-op in mid-January.
Harrison wasted no time finding perfect place in Patriots defense
After the Steelers jettisoned James Harrison, the linebacker joined the Patriots and quickly assimilated their defensive schemes.
Jim Pohlad says Twins interested in Yu Darvish at right price
If Derek Falvey recommends beefing up the Twins' pitching rotation by signing free-agent righthander Yu Darvish, team owner Jim Pohlad said Saturday…
MLB inquiry into Twins' Sano has no timetable
Miguel Sano remains in Fort Myers, putting his surgically repaired shin through workouts. There is no word from Major League Baseball what their investigation into an alleged assault two years ago has uncovered.
Not much biting for free agents, but Twins still want to land big one
None of the top dozen or so starting pitchers available this winter has signed a contract yet, and that, manager Paul Molitor theorized, might work to his team's advantage.
Addison Reed is latest arm to bolster Twins bullpen
He is the third veteran reliever to join the Twins.
Why is baseball free agent market slow? Teams might be wising up
The determination of baseball executives to make evidence-based decisions, to trust research over routine, has become just as conspicuous in January as in July.
Justin Morneau hired by Twins for front office job
Morneau, whose Minnesota career included one of the franchise's five American League MVP Awards, has been hired as a special assistant for his former team, according to a report on the Canadian Baseball Network.
Twins' Miguel Sano accused of assaulting, trying to kiss woman
A Twin Cities photographer on Thursday accused Twins third baseman Miguel Sano of grabbing her and trying to kiss her after an autograph session at a local mall in 2015.
Twins sign reliever Duke; free agency remains quiet
In the context of the rest of the offseason's class of free agents, Duke isn't exactly a high-profile acquisition -- not with pitchers such as Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish still hunting for contracts.
Twins have interest in Napoli for hitting, clubhouse presence
The Twins have contacted Mike Napoli's agent about a contract for 2018, in hopes of reaching a deal that the veteran turned down last year when he went to Texas.
Rodney signs Twins deal: 'They told me I was going to be the closer'
The 40-year-old righthander owns 300 career saves with eight teams.
Ohio writer wins baseball's Spink award; Reusse among three finalists
Star Tribune columnist was up for prestigious baseball writing award.
With new payroll flexibility, Twins might unpinch their pennies
Though they have nearly $70 million committed to six players for 2018, the Twins on the hook at the moment for less than $25 million in 2019, and virtually nothing in 2020.
Twins radio broadcasts will move back to WCCO Radio
The Twins and WCCO will reunite for the 2018 season and beyond, multiple sources confirmed Thursday, after 11 seasons on other outlets.
Twins could lure Japanese star Ohtani after voiding Dominican teen's deal
The termination of Jelfry Marte's contract is why the Twins have been identified last week as one of three teams with the ability to offer Japanese star Shohei Ohtani more than $3 million.
Molitor rewarded with American League's top manager award
Paul Molitor was chosen as the American League's top manager over two other finalists, each of whom led their teams to 100-win seasons
Falvey, Levine ready for second GM meetings as Twins bosses
Derek Falvey and Thad Levine spent much of last year's meetings getting a crash course on their own players. Now, they already have "a pretty good understanding" of what other teams covet.
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Finest in the field: Buxton, Dozier win Gold Glove awards
It's the first time since Joe Mauer won as a catcher in 2010 that any Twins player has earned a Gold Glove, which is awarded for best defensive player at each position.
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