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Twins send Chargois to Rochester, and more cuts should be coming
The Twins face Baltimore tonight at Hammond Stadium and Ervin Santana makes his first start since returning from the World Baseball Classic
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Souhan: Cuddyer enjoying life as a former baseball player
Always a friendly presence, former Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer this spring is more relaxed than he has ever been in a baseball clubhouse. "It's great," he said of the retired life.
Twins haven't won on Opening Day since 2008 (Plus other facts with 10 days until the opener)
Whether you view it as a threat or a reason to be excited, Opening Day for the Twins will be here on April 3. Here are some facts , including a Ricky Nolasco reference, to get you ready.
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WBC hurts Berrios' chances to make Twins roster
The Twins had hoped Jose Berrios would remain on a progression to build arm strength for the regular season while with Team Puerto Rico. But he pitched in only two games, posting a 8.10 ERA.
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Twins beat Phillies 4-2 as Molitor continues search for pitching
Nick Tepesch gave up two runs in 3⅔ innings, and is hoping to eventually gain a spot as a long reliever, even though he could start the season at Class AAA Rochester.
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Today's Twins relievers include one hard throwing prospect
With spots on the pitching staff at stake, NickTepesch gets his first start of camp as the Twins face the Phillies and prospect Nick Burdi is in the bullpen.
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Pat Neshek stars in World Baseball Classic for his funky motion, eagle statue
The right-handed reliever is a Park Center High School product and former Twins draft pick, who has played for a number of teams since leaving Minnesota.
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Reusse: Bad in 2016, Twins bullpen remains a source of concern
A case can be made that the starting rotation will be improved, but the Twins will enter the season with a bullpen still filled with questions.
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Molitor disappointed Berrios, Vargas didn't play much for Puerto Rico
"It's a little concerning to me that it's unfolded the way it has, but we all knew there was risk," Twins manager Paul Molitor said.
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Hughes has rocky outing in 8-4 Twins loss to Houston
Phil Hughes surrendered a home run to George Springer on his first pitch of the day against the Astros and lasted only two innings. His spring ERA jumped to 6.75.
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Souhan: About to turn 34, Mauer comes to a career crossroad
As of 2013, Joe Mauer remained on pace to finish his career as one of the greatest-hitting catchers in baseball. He'll enter 2017 as a light-hitting first baseman with, perhaps, the end of his career in sight.
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Hughes on the mound, but no other Twins starters present vs. Astros
With several long trips pending, Paul Molitor has brought a skeletal roster to West Palm Beach.
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Twins lose to Phillies 9-5; Gibson yields one run in five innings
Twins starter Kyle Gibson was effective; reliever Buddy Boshers was not.
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Veteran pitcher Vogelsong ask for - and receives - release from Twins
The righthander has a 7.27 ERA in camp and has given up five earned runs over his last two starts.
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Reliever O'Rourke likely headed to disabled list with elbow injury
O'Rourke has been in a battle with Craig Breslow, Buddy Boshers and Taylor Rogers for two lefty spots in the Twins bullpen.
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Souhan: Buxton ready to show this will be his year
When a top prospect struggles, everyone in the organization wants to help, leading to a cacophony of advice. "You're going to have to fail to learn how to succeed," Byron Buxton said.
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Park, Sano homer; Duffey shuts down Blue Jays 8-2
The Twins beat Toronto 8-2 behind strong pitching and long home runs by ByungHo Park and Miguel Sano. The Twins have won five of their past seven spring training games.
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Twins' day at camp: Competition for fifth starter's job close
Instead of having Adalberto Mejia pitch in a minor league game Monday, the Twins had him ride the bus to Dunedin and follow Tyler Duffey to the mound against Toronto. That put two of the favorites to land the Twins' No. 5 starter role in the same game, back-to-back.
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Duffey's battle to make the rotation continues against Blue Jays
Duffey enters the game with a 6.75 ERA over four appearances, not including the minor league game he pitched in last week where he had one rough inning.
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