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Outfield instructor Pickler brings fresh ideas to Twins
Twins manager Paul Molitor is impressed with the new coach's willingness to consider unconventional approaches — including new ways of examining statistics — in different situations.
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Santiago strong for Twins in pre-WBC tuneup
Hector Santiago retired eight of the 11 batters he faced in 2⅔ scoreless innings, five of them via strikeouts, before departing to play for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic as the Twins rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Nationals at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
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Twins' day at camp: Molitor frets over WBC departees
Eddie Rosario, Kennys Vargas, Hector Santiago and Jose Berrios departed the Twins after Sunday's 4-2 victory over the Nationals for Scottsdale, Ariz., where they will prepare this week to play for Team Puerto Rico in the the World Baseball Classic, which begins for them Friday.
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Reusse: Search for playing time takes Suzuki to 'exciting' Atlanta
Kurt Suzuki needed a new club after three years with the Twins. He found it in Atlanta, where Tyler Flowers is the incumbent.
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It's last Twins game for awhile for trio of WBC-bound players
Vargas, Rosario and Santiago will face Nationals today, then join Team Puerto Rico.
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Hartman: Twins owner Pohlad knows 'there's no substitute for winning'
In an interview with Sid Hartman, Jim Pohlad talked about his expectations for the upcoming season, his view of the direction of the franchise, the new front office executives and his current players.
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World Baseball Classic at-a-glance
The top two teams in each pool advance to play at two round-robin sites (Tokyo and San Diego). The top two at each round-robin site advance to the finals at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
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Twins day at camp: Ervin Santana liking feel of his changeup
Pitchers like to tinker, especially during spring training. And that's what Twins righthander Ervin Santana is doing with his changeup.
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Them against the World: Twins prepare for World Baseball Classic
The WBC returns for the fourth time, and 10 players from the Twins organization — five from Puerto Rico — are on rosters for the tournament. Pool play begins Monday.
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Twins hitters return to form with 6-2 win over Blue Jays
Miguel Sano crushed a long home run and Max Kepler hit two doubles as the Twins turned back the Blue Jays at Hammond Stadium.
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Note to readers: Stop asking about the Twins Opening Day lineup
The Twins play host to Toronto today as Ervin Santana makes his third start of spring training
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Twins day at camp: May gets a grip on curveball quirk
Trevor May, who gave up one run and one hit in 2⅓ innings in the Twins' 4-3 victory over Philadelphia on Friday, said he no longer closes his glove when preparing to throw a curve — or any pitch
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Sano struggles but Santana homers to lead Twins past Philadelphia 4-3
In the absence so far of a Miguel Sano breakout, Danny Santana powered the Twins' offense Friday, smacking his first home run of the spring
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Twins being patient as Polanco learns shortstop position
While Jorge Polanco's errors this spring are troubling the Twins remain committed to giving him a long, hard look at shortstop. His offensive potential is a big reason.
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Eddie Rosario endures a 600-mile week of bus rides for Twins
Twins' outfielder getting plenty of playing time, including today's game against Phillies, before leaving for WBC
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Pressly close to taking 'next step' as a veteran standout in Twins bullpen
Ryan Pressly has gradually gained experience with the Twins, figured out how to attack hitters, and put himself on the precipice of becoming a bullpen virtuoso — and perhaps a star.
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Twins day at camp: Molitor expects some rule changes to be 'a little tough'
One of the new rules changes announced by Major League Baseball on Thursday will require managers to decide in 30 seconds to have a play reviewed.
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Twins give up three late-inning homers in 6-6 tie with Baltimore
The Twins led 6-1 at one point, but Baltimore rallied and hit two home runs off lefthander Ryan O'Rourke in the ninth inning.
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Molitor will try to adjust to rule changes
The league announced today some rule changes for the 2017 season. A couple of interest: Giving managers 30 seconds to decide on challenging a play and keeping first and third base coaches in the coaches box.
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Twins' day at camp: Timing of Kirilloff's Tommy John surgery 'a shame'
The Tommy John procedure will be performed next Wednesday in New York by Dr. David Altchek, who also replaced ligaments inside the elbows of other Twins players.
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