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Twins
January 8, 2018
Twins sign utilityman Pacheco

Twins sign utilityman Pacheco

The former major leaguer was sixth in the NL Rookie of the Year voting in 2012 for the Rockies.
Twins
January 3, 2018
Twins sign PCL batting champion Buss

Twins sign PCL batting champion Buss

Nick Buss, a 31-year-old outfielder, has played in 44 major league games with the Dodgers and Angels.
Twins
January 1, 2018
In a Twitter post, the accuser describes an incident with Miguel Sano that occurred at Ridgedale Center in 2015.

Twins' Miguel Sano accused of assaulting, trying to kiss woman

A Twin Cities photographer on Thursday accused Twins third baseman Miguel Sano of grabbing her and trying to kiss her after an autograph session at a local mall in 2015.
Twins
December 30, 2017

Reusse: No media cover-up in troubling Sano situation

There are suggestions out there that the sports media is in cahoots with athletes in covering up stories such as the Miguel Sano situation.
Twins
December 28, 2017
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier

Hartman: Twins' Dozier enjoys not being part of trade talks this offseason

Rumors swirled around Twins star Brian Dozier last year. He stayed put and helped team's huge turnaround.
Gophers
December 28, 2017
Jerry Kindall in 1985, the season before Arizona won an NCAA title.

Kindall touched a lot of lives in baseball and outside the game

The former Gophers ballplayer and Arizona coach died Sunday.
Twins
December 26, 2017

Remaining MLB free agents

There are plenty of high-profile players still on the free-agent market.
Twins
December 26, 2017
St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Zach Duke (29) throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 4, 201

Twins agree to terms with veteran lefthander Duke

The reliever had Tommy John surgery in October 2016 but returned to the major leagues last July.
Twins
December 26, 2017
Former Cardinals relief pitcher Zach Duke and the Twins finalized a one-year contract Tuesday. The 34-year-old was 1-1 with a 3.93 ERA in 27 relief ap

Twins sign reliever Duke; free agency remains quiet

In the context of the rest of the offseason's class of free agents, Duke isn't exactly a high-profile acquisition -- not with pitchers such as Jake Arrieta and Yu Darvish still hunting for contracts.
Twins
December 22, 2017
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Yu Darvish, of Japan, throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Ser

Twins know it will take a club-record contract to sign Darvish

While Yu Darvish as a top priority for the Twins this offseason, the biggest concern is not just the money. It's the length of the contract that will be required to land the free-agent pitcher.
Twins
December 22, 2017
Texas Rangers' Mike Napoli follows through on a swing against the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 14, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. (AP P

Twins have interest in Napoli for hitting, clubhouse presence

The Twins have contacted Mike Napoli's agent about a contract for 2018, in hopes of reaching a deal that the veteran turned down last year when he went to Texas.
Twins
December 20, 2017
A Minnesota Twins organization pitching coach, Stu Cliburn watched Jared Burton in the bullpen during practice at Hammond Stadium, Wednesday, February

Joel Skinner, Tommy Watkins, Toby Gardenhire to manage in Twins system

Among the new jobs for 2018, Toby Gardenhire was named manager for Class A Cedar Rapids.
Twins
December 17, 2017
Twins are still part of the Yu Darvish sweepstakes

Twins are still part of the Yu Darvish sweepstakes

It could be another month before free-agent pitcher makes a decision.
Twins
December 15, 2017
Nick Burdi

Twins take Tyler Kinley in Rule 5 Draft, lose Burdi and Bard

With the third overall pick, the Phillies selected righthander Nick Burdi, the Twins' 46th overall pick in 2014.
Twins
December 15, 2017
Fernando Rodney

Rodney signs Twins deal: 'They told me I was going to be the closer'

The 40-year-old righthander owns 300 career saves with eight teams.
Twins
December 15, 2017
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Fernando Rodney celebrates after a game against the Kansas City Royals on Oct. 1. Rodney, 40, will sign with the T

Bullseye: Twins to sign veteran reliever Rodney

Fernando Rodney, who will be 41 on Opening Day, is headed for his 16th major league season and will play for his ninth team. He had 39 saves for Arizona last season.
Twins
December 15, 2017
Twins sign Taylor Featherston, two others to minor league deals

Twins sign Taylor Featherston, two others to minor league deals

Featherston played in 17 games for the Tampa Bay Rays last season.
Twins
December 14, 2017

Fernando Rodney: A closer look

In 61 games with Arizona last season, Rodney went 5-4 with a 4.23 ERA and 39 saves in 45 chances.
Twins
December 14, 2017
Yu Darvish pitched Game 7 of the World Series against Houston this fall, and the Twins have eyed him as a possible addition to their rotation.

Pitching patience: Twins sign Pineda and look to lure Darvish

The Twins inked Michael Pineda, who underwent Tommy John surgery in July, to a two-year deal and have sent out vibes they are looking to add a top-tier starter like Yu Darvish.
Twins
December 13, 2017

Twins leave intriguing prospects unprotected for Rule 5 draft

There's a belief the Twins farm system is going to take a hit Thursday by the group left unprotected for the Rule 5 draft.