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Twins
March 28, 2017
Rapper Dessa will sing the national anthem at the Twins opener.

Dessa will sing national anthem at Twins opener

Rick Stelmaszek, a former Twins coach who is battling pancreatic cancer, will throw out the first pitch. Stelmaszek spent 32 seasons on the Twins staff, a team record.
Twins
March 27, 2017
From left, Twins senior vice president and general manager Thad Levine and executive vice president and chief baseball officer Derek Falvey.

Management still mulling cuts as Twins play Pittsburgh

Derek Falvey and Thad Levine were in the clubhouse Monday afternoon, raising suspicions that cuts were coming. But it now sounds like Tuesday could be a busy roster-trimming day.
Twins
March 27, 2017
Twins starter Kyle Gibson, shown pitching against the Cardinals on March 16, pitched six shutout innings on four hits with four strikeouts on Sunday a

Gibson starts strong, but Twins fall to Red Sox 7-2

Gibson pitched six shutout innings on four hits with four strikeouts Sunday, lowering his Grapefruit League ERA to 1.59. His breaking pitches were sharp as he cruised through Boston's lineup.
Twins
March 27, 2017
Former starter Tyler Duffey has settled into a relief role for the Twins, with an ERA under 2.00 for most of the season.

Twins' Duffey hopes to show he belongs in rotation

For the second spring in a row, Duffey is part of a two- or three-way competition for the final spot in the Twins rotation, and for the second spring in a row, it's come down to the final week of camp.
Twins
March 26, 2017
The Twins didn't announce a slew of roster moves Sunday, as was expected. They did release outfielder Drew Stubbs (pictured) and reassigned Drew Rucin

Twins' day at camp: Team puts off making final roster decisions

The Twins didn't announce a slew of roster moves Sunday, as was expected. They did release outfielder Drew Stubbs and reassigned Drew Rucinski to the minor league camp. But that leaves the Twins with 41 players in camp, and 16 must go.
Twins
March 26, 2017

Cutdown day begins with Stubbs and Rucinski

Kyle Gibson looks to continue his solid spring against a Red Sox team playing most of its regulars.
Twins
March 25, 2017

Souhan: Observations from spring training, a week from Opening Day

One man's takeaways from Florida spring training.
Twins
March 25, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Hector Santiago

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.
Twins
March 25, 2017
Brian Dozier (2) hit his first home run of spring training on Friday.

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
Twins
March 25, 2017

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
Twins
March 25, 2017
Twins option Jose Berrios to AAA; Tyler Duffey in line for rotation spot?

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.
Twins
March 25, 2017
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Adalberto Mejia (49) warms up in the bullpen during a spring training baseball game Miami Marlins Friday, March 10, 201

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.
Twins
March 25, 2017
Twins starter Ervin Santana.

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.
Twins
March 25, 2017
FILE - In this July 27, 2016, file photo, Minnesota Twins center fielder Eddie Rosario leaves the turf to catch a fly ball by Atlanta Braves' Ender In

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.
Twins
March 24, 2017
J.T. Chargois

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.
North Metro
March 24, 2017
Conductor J.R. Long waked by the Northstar Commuter Rail at Target Field on Tuesday. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com , July 19, 201

Northstar rail, bus service available to all Twins home games

Twins
March 24, 2017
J.T. Chargois (60)

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
Twins
March 24, 2017
Twins special instructor Michael Cuddyer (5) watched batting practice Tuesday. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Minnesota Twins

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.
March 24, 2017
Twins haven't won on Opening Day since 2008 (Plus other facts with 10 days until the opener)

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.
Polls
March 24, 2017
United midfielder Rasmus Schuller (20) made tighter defense a priority against forward Kevin Doyle and the Colorado Rapids.

Poll: Which Minnesota pro team are you most optimistic about right now?