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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
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Souhan: Twins almost had to explain why they let AL's top manager go
If Derek Falvey and Thad Levine had fired Paul Molitor, Tuesday would have become one of the more embarrassing days in Twins history.
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American League Manager of the Year voting results
Here are the totals in the AL Manager of the Year voting:
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Sano has surgery, will start rehab in New York
The operation on the Twins' third baseman was done in New York at the Hospital for Special Surgery. A rod was inserted to help strengthen Sano's lower left leg.
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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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Reusse: Dozier emulates Grant's credo about durability
It is harder to play through injuries these days than ever. But 50 years ago, Bud Grant came down from Winnipeg to coach the Vikings and soon was telling us durability was as important as ability.
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Reusse: Halladay's death stings players he influenced, including Twins' May
Trevor May was a high school pitcher in Washington when he was selected in the fourth round of the 2008 draft by the Philadelphia Phillies. Soon after, he was exposed to Roy Halladay.
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Twins' Buxton named Wilson Defensive Player of the Year
Sabermetrics determined the center fielder was the top defensive player in the major leagues this year.
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'Hey, Doc. I'd love to talk': When athletes work on their mental game
Kyle Gibson of the Twins credits a sports psychology professional with helping to turn around his 2017 season, and other Minnesota athletes have worked on their mental game since they were teenagers.
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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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After firing by Twins, Mientkiewicz hired to manage Toledo Mud Hens
Doug Mientikiewicz will manage the Class AAA minor-league team in the Detroit organization, reestablishing his ties to former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.
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Twins will let Tonkin leave to sign with team in Japan
The Twins will open another roster spot Wednesday by allowing righthanded reliever Michael Tonkin to sign a contract with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
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Souhan: RIP, Stelly. You could turn the mundane into the hilarious
'Stelly' helped a young baseball writer learn the game. More important, he treated people well and talked baseball like the savant and grassroots comedian that he was.
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Twins name Derek Shelton bench coach
Shelton, 47, is a former catcher in the Yankees minor league organization, but he's been in the major leagues as a coach for 13 seasons
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Twins release Gimenez, O'Rourke; Molitor is manager of year finalist
The Twins continued to clear space on their 40-man roster by waiving catcher Chris Gimenez and lefthander Ryan O'Rourke.
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Former Twins coach Stelmaszek dies at 69
Rick Stelmaszek oversaw the bullpen, organized spring training, tutored the catchers and kept Twins players entertained with sense of humor.
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Pitching appears to top Twins' priority list as free agency opens
Entering their second year in charge, Twins' baseball executives have made sweeping changes to every area of the organization — except to improve the roster.
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Reusse: Stelmaszek was wondrous practitioner in noble art of baseball humor
Stelly was a Twins coach for 32 years, and there was not a more popular figure in the clubhouse or the organization.
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Five free agents who could interest the Twins
Keep in mind that players who turned down a $17.4 million qualifying offer from their former club would cost a draft pick to sign — and affect the Twins' interest.
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Top MLB free agents available
Some are attainable for the Twins; others might be out of their usual price range.
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- He replaced Mickey Mantle. Now baseball's oldest living major leaguer, Art Schallock, is turning 100
- Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch
- García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1
- Xander Bogaerts has season-high 3 hits, Padres beat Rockies 5-2
- 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
- Santiago Espinal has 3 RBIs, Fernando Cruz pitches out of another jam and Reds beat Phillies 7-4
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