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Gibson finds a rhythm in tuneup for regular season
Since the Twins were off Tuesday, Kyle Gibson went to the minor league side to stay on schedule and threw six scoreless innings for Class AAA Rochester.
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Rule 5 pick Tyler Kinley makes bid to stick with Twins
A distant relative of a former president, the righthanded reliever has impressed the team during spring training.
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Duffey has rough outing, Sano 3-for-3 in loss To Pirates
Tyler Duffey, being stretched out for long relief, gave up five runs over the last two innings, including a solo home run to Christopher Bostick.
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'Guys make mistakes.' Disappointed Twins rally around Polanco
Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco says he learned he had failed a steroid test a month ago, and now he's ready to take the consequences.
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Scoggins: Adversity has arrived for Twins before the games do
News of Jorge Polanco's 80-game drug suspension as a result of a failed drug test serves as a reminder that best-laid plans can change in a blink of an eye.
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Escobar probably Twins' first choice at shortstop with Polanco suspended
Eduardo Escobar, 29, has played short 309 games, more than any other position in his major league career, and manager Paul Molitor is more than comfortable with his glovework there.
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Teammates rally round 'brother' Polanco after suspension for doping
Many players have not spoken to suspended shortstop Jorge Polanco yet. Most players had left the ballpark on Sunday by the time the suspension was announced.
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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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