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Twins
November 2, 2018
Boston Red Sox's Nathan Eovaldi delivers a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, July 29, 2018, in Boston.

Notable MLB free agents available this offseason

Some of the many players looking for work.
Twins
November 1, 2018
Cleveland Indians' Michael Brantley grounds out against Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wed

MLB free agents the Twins should considering targeting

Five veterans who might be a good fit with the Twins.
Twins
November 1, 2018
Minnesota Twins center fielder Johnny Field (51) looks to bunt in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers Friday, Aug. 17, 2018 at Target Field i

Twins lose Johnny Field, Oliver Drake on waivers

Field goes to the Chicago Cubs and Drake to the Tampa Bay Rays.
Twins
November 1, 2018
Michael Reed played at Class AA Biloxi in 2017.

Twins pluck Atlanta outfielder Reed off waivers

The 25-year-old played in the Braves organization last season, and has been in the majors with two teams.
Twins
October 31, 2018
Eddie Guardado (left) is among the five coaches let go by the Twins.

Under construction: Twins fire five coaches, Baldelli seeks new look

Rocco Baldelli, at his introductory news conference, spoke of the importance of having coaches from different backgrounds -- and this was the first step.
Twins
October 31, 2018
Boston celebrates Red Sox with victory parade

Boston celebrates Red Sox with victory parade

Fans grown accustomed to the success of their beloved teams lined the streets in the hundreds of thousands to salute the Boston Red Sox on their fourth championship in the last 15 years.
Twins
October 31, 2018
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was introduced to the media Thursday afternoon at Target Field. Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joked with

Look at Tampa Bay for clues to what Baldelli might do

New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, 37, was drafted by the Rays in 2000 and has spent all but one year since in the organization in a variety of roles.
Twins
October 31, 2018
Red Sox fan/actor Matt Damon and Dodgers fan/talk show host Jimmy Kimmel watched Game 5 of the World Series in Los Angeles, but today's MLB game has s

Souhan: Baseball can't wave off signs of self-inflicted ills

Baseball's problem is that it is going backward while the NFL is surviving some of its problems and solving others. Here are five proposals for changing the game.
Twins
October 29, 2018
Bert Blyleven's FSN role reduced to 50 games in 2019 (and 30 in 2020)

Bert Blyleven's FSN role reduced to 50 games in 2019 (and 30 in 2020)

Jack Morris, Roy Smalley, Torii Hunter, LaTroy Hawkins and Justin Morneau all did work as analysts last season. The Twins and FSN want to hear more of their voices.
Twins
October 29, 2018
Joe Mauer

Mauer officially becomes free agent as World Series ends

Joe Mauer, who hasn't made a decision about whether he'll keep playing, is one of four Twins who can sign with another team beginning this weekend.
Twins
October 27, 2018

Names to consider for Twins manager

Derek Falvey and Thad Levine likely will end up with a surprise choice as the next Twins manager. In the past two years, they have added virtual unknowns to the team's coaching staff.
Twins
October 27, 2018
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was introduced to the media Thursday afternoon at Target Field.

Twins' Baldelli rolling up his sleeves as he dives into first managerial role

After winning the news conference on Thursday, it's time for Rocco Baldelli to see what he can do for a Twins team with lots of issues.
Twins
October 27, 2018
Miguel Sano (left) and Byron Buxton

Reusse: Buxton, Sano the 'best' busts in local history?

With Byron Buxton turning 25 in December and Miguel Sano 26 in May, the clock is ticking on them both reaching the superstar status that many expected of them both.
Twins
October 27, 2018

Long night at the office for former Twin Eduardo Nunez

The Boston third baseman became a one-man blooper reel when he flipped, tripped, tumbled and sprawled Friday night in Game 3 of the World Series.
Twins
October 26, 2018
Rocco Baldelli watches his solo home run off Phillies relief pitcher Ryan Madson during the seventh inning of Game 5 of the 2008 World Series

How did Rocco Baldelli's promising playing career get derailed so badly?

The man the Twins picked to replace manager Paul Molitor doesn't have Hall of Fame credentials, but Baldelli certainly has stories all his own.
Twins
October 26, 2018
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was introduced to the media Thursday afternoon at Target Field.

Souhan: Analytics aside, Baldelli's prime task is salvaging Buxton, Sano

If the transition from Paul Molitor to Rocco Baldelli as Twins manager is to succeed, Rocco Baldelli will have to prove he can somehow improve key players who have faltered.
Twins
October 26, 2018

Previous Twins managers and their records

Rocco Baldelli is the 14th manager in Twins history.
Twins
October 26, 2018
Reusse: Who would Calvin have hired as Twins manager? That's easy

Reusse: Who would Calvin have hired as Twins manager? That's easy

Admittedly, the reason for former owner Calvin Griffith to reach the same conclusion as Derek Falvey and Thad Levine would not have been sharing "intellectual curiosity" with the new manager.
Twins
October 26, 2018
Reusse: Baldelli's youth baseball buddy became a brother

Reusse: Baldelli's youth baseball buddy became a brother

New Twins' manager Rocco Baldelli spoke about a desire for diversity on his staff, words that ring true with his immediate family.
Twins
October 26, 2018
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was introduced to the media Thursday afternoon at Target Field alongside Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey and Seni

Baldelli's path to Twins manager included grilling by dozens of people

From Twins ownership to people from outside the organization, Rocco Baldelli was thoroughly vetted before becoming the 14th manager in the team's history.