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Polanco suspended 80 games and postseason for drug policy violation
Twins starting shortstop Jorge Polanco tested positive for stanozolol, a performance-enhancing substance that also led to the suspension of Twins pitcher Ervin Santana in 2015.
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Clean outing for Hildenberger an encouraging sign
The reliever threw a scoreless inning against Philadelphia.
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Reusse: Stanozolol delivers another spring training gut punch to Twins
Early Sunday morning, there was optimism that Jorge Polanco's fielding would be fine. Later Sunday, the Twins lost their shortstop for 80 games.
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Twins aren't worried about Trevor Hildenberger's struggles
The sidearmer hasn't looked good his last few outings, but one seems to be concerned.
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Reusse: Twins have a veteran plan for call-up at catcher
Bobby Wilson figues to start the year third on the depth chart. He played in the big leagues in eight of the nine seasons from 2008 to 2016. He played a total of 75 games with three clubs in 2016.
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Hughes rocked, defense again shaky as Twins fall 13-4 to Pirates
Still in the running to make the Twins rotation, Phil Hughes gave up eight hits, including two home runs
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Twins trying to get a handle on fielding woes as spring training nears end
Minnesota committed four errors Saturday, giving Twins fielders 10 miscues in their past five games.
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Reusse: No-look pickoff one of Twins catcher's many skills
Willians Astudillo became an internet sensation.
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Twins kick it around, lose to Tampa Bay 11-1
The bullpen gave up eight runs, and fielding misplays marred Jose Berrios' pitching effort.
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Twins lose but Rosario gets key time in at the plate
Eddie Rosario missed nine games this spring but is back for the Twins. Friday, he went 1-for-4 with an RBI double
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Twins cut Kennys Vargas, make minor-league deal with Yankees
The Twins designated Kennys Vargas for release or assignment Friday, and filled his roster spot by making a minor-league trade with the Yankees.
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Twins prospects Lewis, Kirilloff on trip for game against Red Sox
And fans can check them out, since the game will be televised on FSN North tonight at 5:05 p.m.
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Sano scratched from today's lineup due to bruised right knee
Miguel Sano bruised the knee while sliding into second base with a double during Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox,.
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Gibson impressive, drops spring ERA to 1.80 as Twins beat Rays
Kyle Gibson on Thursday never allowed more than one hit in an inning, and for the third time in four spring starts, he didn't walk a batter.
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Rosario returns to the Twins lineup with 'no pain'
Eddie Rosario had been sidelined since March 4 by tendinitis in his right arm.
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Rosario's throwing arm is pain-free, but he'll stick to DH role today
The Twins are considering having Eddie Rosario, out since March 4 with tendinitis, play left field in minor-league games, with instructions not to try to throw out baserunners.
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Souhan: Tales from Twins spring trainings of yore
Once quaint and antiquated, spring training has become highly professionalized, befitting a billion-dollar industry populated by millionaire employees.
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Duffey will take on any pitching role for Twins, but wants to start
It appears Tyler Duffey is battling Phil Hughes for what he ultimately covets: the final rotation spot for the Twins out of spring training.
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