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Twins
March 20, 2017
Twins second baseman Brian Dozier

Souhan: After trade talk, Dozier wants to take game to another level

When the new Twins bosses discussed trades of second baseman Brian Dozier this winter, Dozier sought refuge at a rural cabin two hours from his Mississippi home.
Twins
March 19, 2017
The Twins have made Tyler Jay, their sixth overall pick in the 2015 draft (and shown pitching for Illinois in 2015), a reliever.

Twins turning top 2015 draft pick Jay into a reliever

Rule 5 pick Justin Haley is on the mound for the Twins as they face the Red Sox at Jet Blue Park.
Twins
March 19, 2017
Minnesota Twins pitcher Ryan Vogelsong

Vogelsong, in running for Twins rotation spot, still crafting way through lineups

Ryan Vogelsong's line Saturday - two runs on four hits and two walks - wasn't the best for someone in the running for a spot in the rotation.
Twins
March 19, 2017
Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) bats in a spring training baseball game against the Miami Marlins Friday, March 10, 2017, in Jupiter, Fla.

Kepler day-to-day after pinkie injury vs. Red Sox

Max Kepler's right pinkie finger on Saturday was stepped on by Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval. X-rays were negative.
Twins
March 18, 2017
Minnesota Twins catcher Dan Rohlfing sat in the bullpen while waiting for his chance to catch at Twins camp.

Twins cut eight players from camp before game against Red Sox

The Twins have 48 players left in camp. None of Saturday's cuts were surprising since none of the players were in the mix to win a spot on the roster.
Twins
March 18, 2017
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Buddy Boshers (62).

Pressure? That's child's play for Twins reliever, young father Boshers

Buddy Boshers' young daughter keeps the Twins' bullpen contest in perspective. "She keeps me pretty busy, from the time I walk through the door."
Twins
March 17, 2017
Brian Dozier (2) hit his first home run of spring training on Friday.

Dozier, Polanco homer, Hughes sharp in Twins win over Rays

Brian Dozier slugged his first home run of spring training and Phil Hughes pitched five strong innings as the twins defeated Tampa Bay 4-2.
Twins
March 17, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes

Molitor looking for signs of old Hughes on the mound

Phil Hughes is looking for a clean start today against the Rays. He's allowed seven runs in nine innings over his previous three games against major leaguers.
Twins
March 17, 2017
Gibson posts another strong outing in Twins' 2-1 loss to Cardinals

Gibson posts another strong outing in Twins' 2-1 loss to Cardinals

Backed by some strong defense, Kyle Gibson pitched five solid innings Thursday allowing just one hit to lower his spring ERA to 2.08.
Twins
March 16, 2017
ByungHo Park has hit .400 with three homers and six RBI for the Twins this spring.

ByungHo Park continues to impress Twins with 'trust to his approach'

Twins manager Paul Molitor praised the Korean slugger's consistency this spring, leading to a whopping .840 slugging percentage.
Twins
March 16, 2017
Pitcher Kyle Gibson lost 4-1 in his first Class AAA start since being demoted last week.

Gibson looks to stay locked in as Twins face the Cardinals

The Twins are in Jupiter today to play St. Louis as the teams complete a rare home-and-home series.
Twins
March 16, 2017
Twins pitcher Adalberto Mejia.

Lefty Mejia makes big pitch to be Twins fifth starter with strong outing

Rookie Adalberto Mejia made his first start of the spring, and strengthened his case for the fifth spot in the Twins' rotation with eight strikeouts in 3 2/3 shutout innings.
Vikings
March 16, 2017
The Louisiana Tech Bulldogs take on the Arkansas State Red Wolves during the New Orleans Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, December 19, 2015 i

Torii Hunter's son follows dad's football dream

Before he was an All Star, Torii Hunter's first love was football, and Money Hunter hopes to make it in the NFL out of Arkansas State.
Twins
March 16, 2017
Joe Mauer

Twins day at camp: Mauer hits first on day of tinkering

Twins manager Paul Molitor was in a tinkering mood Wednesday in an 8-0 victory over the Cardinals. Joe Mauer batted leadoff with Brian Dozier second. And Byron Buxton batted fifth.
Twins
March 15, 2017
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Duffey gets bumped from start; position players called to meeting

Tyler Duffey will now pitch in a minor league game today, with lefty Adalberto Mejia getting the start against St. Louis.
Twins
March 14, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes (45) threw a pitch in the bottom of the first inning Saturday. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@sta

Reusse: Hughes is healthier and determined to throw the change

Strong again after injuries derailed last season, Twins pitcher Phil Hughes is working to add a changeup to go with his fastball, cutter and curve.
Twins
March 14, 2017
Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) and third baseman Miguel Sano (22) joked around in the dugout at spring training.

Ervin Santana asks to face United States on Saturday in WBC

Originally thought to pitch Tuesday, Ervin Santana instead will throw a side session while with the Dominican Republic and face Team USA on Saturday.
Twins
March 14, 2017
Puerto Rico catcher Yadier Molina (4) tags out Dominican Republic's Jean Segura at home during the first inning of a second-round World Baseball Class

Watch: Eddie Rosario's laser from right gives Puerto Rico a boost

Anyone who's stayed up to watch World Baseball Classic games on MLB Network has been treated to bits of stellar baseball. That continued Tuesday night.
Twins
March 14, 2017
Twins defeat Tampa Bay 9-4; Mauer robbed of home run

Twins defeat Tampa Bay 9-4; Mauer robbed of home run

But the first baseman did manage to record his first RBI of the spring.
Twins
March 14, 2017
Granite's skill set is rock-solid for Twins

Granite's skill set is rock-solid for Twins

The Twins' top minor leaguer of 2016 has speed to burn, but that's not all.