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Twins
February 16, 2018
Twins catcher Mitch Garver

Reusse: Twins keep Garver's bat over leadership of Gimenez

The Twins will miss the clubhouse leadership of Chris Gimenez but believe they have the possibility of a breakout hitting catcher in Mitch Garver
Twins
February 15, 2018
Twins pitcher Addison Reed worked out in the bullpen.

New Twins lefty Duke can handle many situations

The Twins' most noticeable upgrade in the bullpen is the presence of a trio of pitchers who were brought in to get critical outs, but also to help some of their young teammates better learn how.
Twins
February 15, 2018
Fernando Rodney arrives at Twins spring training

Fernando Rodney arrives at Twins spring training

Rodney, signed to a $4.5 million deal with an option for 2019, missed Wednesday's workout to take care of a personal matter..
Twins
February 15, 2018
Twins pitcher Zack Littell warmed up.

Twins to consider going with four-man rotation in April

Who will take Ervin Santana's place in the Twins starting rotation while his hand heals from surgery? Maybe no one.
Twins
February 15, 2018

Twins' first day of pitcher and catcher workouts

Wednesday was the first day of pitcher and catcher workouts at Twins spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.
Twins
February 15, 2018
Twins pitcher Zack Littell warmed up.

Introductions in order on Day 1 of Twins camp

The first spring training workout of pitchers and catchers often is spent trying to figure out what new players are in camp. This year for the Twins, the turnover among the major and minor league coaching staffs is obvious.
Twins
February 14, 2018
Twins pitcher Zack Littell warmed up.

Rosario arrives, but Rodney missing as Twins hold first workout of spring

Pitchers and catchers are on the field, but their new closer has been delayed by a family emergency.
Twins
February 14, 2018
Twins pitcher Trevor May warmed up in the bullpen on Tuesday at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers

Twins GM Levine: Free agent market slow, trade market even slower

As pitchers and catchers reported to spring training Tuesday, Twins' GM Thad Levine said he considers adding a pitcher to the rotation a need but nothing imminent appears in the works.
Twins
February 14, 2018
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano

Levine: Sano will report on time, cleared for baseball activities

Miguel Sano will report to Twins training camp Sunday with the rest of the position players while still being investigated by MLB for an alleged assault of a freelance photographer.
Twins
February 13, 2018
Chris Heisey after a walkoff home run for the Nationals in 2016.

Twins sign outfielder Heisey to minor-league deal

Chris Heisey broke into the majors in 2010 with the Reds and hit a career-high 18 homers the next season. He hit a walk-off homer against the Twins in 2016.
Twins
February 13, 2018

Twins spring training: the arrival of pitchers and catchers

Pitchers and catchers reported to the Twins spring training in Fort Myers, Florida.
Twins
February 13, 2018
Hammond Stadium awaits players on pitchers and catchers report day.

Twins pitchers and catchers report, with first workout Wednesday

Several players worked out at Hammond Stadium on Tuesday in advance of the fjrst official workout of camp. And the weather is excellent.
Twins
February 13, 2018
New Twins pitching coach Garvin Alston signed an autograph during TwinsFest at Target Field in January.

New Twins pitching coach looking for whatever works best

Garvin Alston plans to help each of the pitchers realize what works for them, then use that knowledge to try to shut down hitters.
Twins
February 12, 2018
One pitcher the Twins have targeted is Rays righthander Chris Archer, and the club made a trade offer as recently as two weeks ago, a source confirmed

Rays' Archer in Twins' sights as spring training nears

After failing to land Yu Darvish, who ended up signing with the Cubs, the Twins are looking at several other free-agent pitchers, as well as exploring trades with multiple teams.
Twins
February 12, 2018
Twins plans -- and fans' hopes -- shift to younger, cheaper version of Yu Darvish

Twins plans -- and fans' hopes -- shift to younger, cheaper version of Yu Darvish

The more logical pursuit all along for the Twins has been through trades, where they have the type of leverage in prospects that they lack when battling bigger-spending teams for free agents.
Twins
February 12, 2018
Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson

As Twins spring training nears, Gibson prepares for arbitration

Several pitchers and a few catchers took the field today as the first official workout of spring is two days away.
Twins
February 12, 2018
From left, Twins senior vice president and general manager Thad Levine and executive vice president and chief baseball officer Derek Falvey. ] AARON L

Souhan: Twins front office needs to take bolder steps in remaking roster

The Twins are smart to be cautious with their signings, but at some point you have to take a step to get ahead of the competition.
Twins
February 12, 2018
Pitcher Kyle Gibson threw a Wiffle ball to a young fan at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, FL during a spring training activity in 2016

Twins enter spring training still in search of a top starting pitcher

Pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers on Tuesday -- but how many free agents might show up later on is a big question mark.
Twins
February 10, 2018
Kyle Gibson

Position by position look at the 2018 Twins

What everyone will be watching when the Twins kick off spring training this week in Florida.
Twins
February 10, 2018
The Twins' winter is about over, as pitchers and catchers report to Florida this week. Manager Paul Molitor won the American League Manager of the Yea

Hartman: Molitor believes young Twins turned the corner

The Twins last season reached the playoffs for the first time since 2010, and manager Paul Molitor was given a three-year contract extension. "I'm really excited to see what this team can do," he said.