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Bobby Nightengale

Minnesota Twins reporter
Bobby Nightengale joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.

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Righthanded Twins reliever Justin Topa exits spring outing because of right shoulder tightness

The veteran righthander threw only seven pitches against the Orioles before leaving the Grapefruit League contest.
March 5, 2025
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Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers seeks to improve his numbers this season

A victim of bad luck at times in 2024, Jeffers seeks to return to his form of 2023.
March 4, 2025
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Which Twins pitcher has the 'filthiest' pitch?

Catchers at training camp voted for a surprise winner.
March 4, 2025
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Twins’ Justin Topa, a lifelong card collector, chases his own baseball card

The righthander had been waiting to appear on cardboard since becoming a professional in 2013.
March 3, 2025
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Twins' Lewis, working with Cuddyer and coaches, sees improvements at third base

He is looking to cut down on his throwing errors at a position he seldom played in the minor leagues.
March 2, 2025
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Matt Wallner, leadoff hitter? Outfielder with power is a leading candidate to serve there for Twins

Manager Rocco Baldelli has been sending him up first in spring training, “a concept in action.”
March 1, 2025
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‘Boring’ batting practice helps Twins’ Larnach find the best version of himself

Line drives to the opposite field, not loud shots toward the fence, form the starting point that served him well last season.
February 28, 2025
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Twins infielder Edouard Julien knows if he hits, the rest takes care of itself

After a sophomore slump for the Twins, Edouard Julien is eager to turn the page. “I’m here and I’m hungry,” he said.
February 27, 2025
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Twins' Lewis, working with Cuddyer and coaches, sees improvements at third base

He is looking to cut down on his throwing errors at a position he seldom played in the minor leagues.
March 2, 2025
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Matt Wallner, leadoff hitter? Outfielder with power is a leading candidate to serve there for Twins

Manager Rocco Baldelli has been sending him up first in spring training, “a concept in action.”
March 1, 2025
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‘Boring’ batting practice helps Twins’ Larnach find the best version of himself

Line drives to the opposite field, not loud shots toward the fence, form the starting point that served him well last season.
February 28, 2025
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Twins infielder Edouard Julien knows if he hits, the rest takes care of itself

After a sophomore slump for the Twins, Edouard Julien is eager to turn the page. “I’m here and I’m hungry,” he said.
February 27, 2025
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