Bobby Nightengale

Minnesota Twins reporter
Bobby Nightengale joined the 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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Twins cut minor league catcher Derek Bender after he aids opponent in elimination game

The sixth-round draft pick out of Coastal Carolina was tipping players off about what pitches were coming.
September 14, 2024
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Twins shortstop Carlos Correa could return from injured list as soon as Saturday

The All-Star has not played since the All-Star break because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
September 14, 2024
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Rocco Baldelli blasts Twins for ‘unprofessional series’ after shutout loss to Royals

Jose Miranda was thrown out at home in the first inning for the Twins, who didn’t have another runner reach third base during a 2-0 loss at Kansas City. Minnesota was swept in the three-game series.
September 9, 2024
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Carlos Correa not expected to rejoin Twins on homestand

The Twins’ Carlos Correa told Fox that he felt better when he ran at Target Field in the past few days, but there are no immediate plans to begin a rehab assignment.
September 9, 2024
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Twins lose to Royals after decision to remove pitcher Bailey Ober backfires

Bailey Ober gave up just one hit through seven scoreless innings, but Kansas City scored four runs off the Twins bullpen to push Minnesota further back in the standings.
September 8, 2024
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Where pitching coach Pete Maki wants to see improvements from Twins rookie starters

In the final weeks of the season, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli focused most on current improvement over long-term growth.
September 8, 2024
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Twins drop to last wild-card spot, slip behind Royals in standings after 5-0 loss

The Twins, who have scored more than four runs just once in their last nine games, were shut out for the ninth time this season.
September 7, 2024
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Twins reliever Griffin Jax at his best when throwing his best pitch less often

Griffin Jax is throwing his best pitch, his sweepy slider, less than ever, throwing his fastball and changeup more often and bringing back a curveball he didn’t use last year.
September 7, 2024
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Twins lose to Royals after decision to remove pitcher Bailey Ober backfires

Bailey Ober gave up just one hit through seven scoreless innings, but Kansas City scored four runs off the Twins bullpen to push Minnesota further back in the standings.
September 8, 2024
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Where pitching coach Pete Maki wants to see improvements from Twins rookie starters

In the final weeks of the season, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli focused most on current improvement over long-term growth.
September 8, 2024
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Twins drop to last wild-card spot, slip behind Royals in standings after 5-0 loss

The Twins, who have scored more than four runs just once in their last nine games, were shut out for the ninth time this season.
September 7, 2024
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Twins reliever Griffin Jax at his best when throwing his best pitch less often

Griffin Jax is throwing his best pitch, his sweepy slider, less than ever, throwing his fastball and changeup more often and bringing back a curveball he didn’t use last year.
September 7, 2024
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