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Twins pitcher Trevor May wants to give you his pants
Whether he was a starter or coming out of the bullpen, one thing remained constant with Twins pitcher Trevor May last season: he was an unabashed Zubaz enthusiast.
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Former Twins star Rod Carew hoping for heart transplant
The Hall of Famer, 70, survived a massive heart attack a couple of months ago and is just now going public with what happened.
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Boom! Byung-ho Park hit a monstrous home run over the weekend
Watch this home run -- and the excitement it created in the South Korea dugout -- by Byung-ho Park, whom the Twins are trying to sign to a contract.
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Pinto, Achter lost to waiver claims as Twins set 40-man roster
For one amazing month in 2013, it appeared the Twins had found the natural successor to Joe Mauer as their catcher. On Friday, they gave up on Josmil Pinto ever assuming that role.
Addition to 40-man roster means hefty raise for Twins prospects
None approaches the major league minimum salary of roughly $500K, but still it's a pretty significant increase.
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Sano named to All-Rookie team, but Rosario left off
Twins' rookie outfielder led majors in triples, but is passed over in favor of Cubs, Mets rookies
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Twins add 7 to roster, but lose Pinto, Achter to waivers
Padres claim Pinto, Phillies get Achter, but Twins protect six pitching prospects and slugger Adam Brett Walker
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Twins believe Target Field 'already in compliance' with MLB netting policy
MLB will issue new guidelines to protect fans from foul balls and errant bats next month
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Harper, Donaldson take MVP honors
Bryce Harper became the youngest unanimous MVP winner in baseball history Thursday, capturing the NL award despite his Washington Nationals missing the playoffs. Josh Donaldson took the AL MVP.
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Shane Robinson chooses Cleveland's minor-league contract
Twins had interest in re-signing backup outfielder for 2016, but their outfield is crowded with young players
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By two at-bats, Buxton retains rookie status for '16
With Berrios and Park, Twins have promising trio of rookies -- and perhaps an award winner? -- to build around next season
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Reusse: Korean fans say Park's story could remind fans of Big Papi
What Park's former team in Korea asked of him sounds more than a bit like what happened when Boston star David Ortiz broke in with the Twins.
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Astros' Keuchel, Cubs' Arrieta win Cy Young awards
Lefthander Dallad Keuchel outpolled Toronto's David Price after leading Astros to wild-card berth.
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Ryan 'hopeful' about deal with Park; minor-league updates
The Twins are trying to keep the negotiations quiet, but it's becoming clear that after their first few discussions with agent Alan Nero, they are optimistic about getting a deal done.
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TwinsCentric: 5 worst things to happen to Twins in 2015
In the big picture, these were some discouraging developments.
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Maddon, Banister named top managers
Paul Newberry of the Associated Press and CineSport's Keith Irizarry talk about the Texas Rangers' Jeff Banister and Joe Maddon of the Chicago Cubs being named Managers of the Year.
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Molitor finishes third in Manager of the Year voting
Rangers' Banister wins honor, with Astros' Hinch runner-up.
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Molitor a finalist for Manager of the Year award
Paul Molitor had a strong first season as manager of the Twins. But its disappointing finish may cost him some recognition in the voting.
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Gleeman & The Geek: Trading Aaron Hicks for John Ryan Murphy
Aaron and John dissect the Twins trading Aaron Hicks to the Yankees for catcher John Ryan Murphy.
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Houston's Correa is AL's top rookie; Twins' Sano finishes third
Miguel Sano, who debuted as the Twins' designated hitter on July 2, launched 18 home runs and collected 52 RBIs in 80 games. But he was hurt in the balloting by not playing defense
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- Harper homers and Bohm extends his hitting streak as the streaking Phillies beat the Giants 5-4
- Nick Gordon homers and gets 4 hits to lead Marlins past A's 12-3
- Eddie Rosario hits 2-run HR in 7th to help Nationals outlast Blue Jays 11-8
- Heim homers in the 9th and Lowe hits an RBI single in the 10th to lead Rangers past Royals 3-2
- Raleigh's 9th inning homer gives Mariners 5-4 win over Astros
- Yankees beat Tigers 5-2 behind Soto's 3-run double to finish 3-game sweep with rain-shortened win
- Arozarena hits tying HR off homers in 9th, DeLuca had 2-run triple in 10th, Rays beat Mets 7-6
- Javier Assad pitches 6 innings as Cubs blank Brewers 5-0
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