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Souhan: Observations from spring training, a week from Opening Day
One man's takeaways from Florida spring training.
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Santiago gives up two homers in return to Twins
Lefthander Hector Santiago gave up just four hits against Baltimore, but two were home runs. He also walked one and struck out four in four innings.
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Top second basemen in Major League Baseball
Brian Dozier hit 42 home runs last season, leading a strong offensive surge by major league second basemen
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Berrios on WBC experience: 'If I had to do it again, I would'
Jose Berrios knew he might be sacrificing his shot at the Twins rotation in order to represent Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic
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Twins option Jose Berrios to AAA; Tyler Duffey in line for rotation spot?
Jose Berrios was optioned to Class AAA Rochester on Saturday, perhaps ceding the fifth spot in the Twins' starting rotation to righthander Tyler Duffey.
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Twins Insider: It's coming to decision time soon for a few spots on roster
With the final week of spring training on deck, the Twins still have a whopping 43 players left in camp.
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Santana returns looking sharp as Twins, Orioles tie
Ervin Santana, who left Twins camp two weeks ago to join the Dominican Republic team in the World Baseball Classic, struck out six Orioles in a four-inning stint.
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Reusse: Fun of WBC over, Rosario back to business with Twins
On Friday, Eddie Rosario was back with the Twins after playing right field for Puerto Rico's runner-up team in the World Baseball Classic. where he batted .375 and drove in five.
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Twins day at camp: Struggling reliever Chargois 'needs to go improve' in Rochester
J.T. Chargois' chances of opening the season in the Twins bullpen got off to a rocky start in spring training, and never recovered.
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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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- He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100
- García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1
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- Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
- Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3
- Twins' Castro hits birthday homer, lifts Minnesota to 6-3 win over White Sox
- Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2
- Michael Harris II hits an RBI double in the 10th inning to lift Braves past Marlins 4-3
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