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March 10, 2017
Minnesota Twins' Byung Ho Park (52) is greeted at the dugout after hitting a home run in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against t

Twins use some power to defeat Miami 8-2, win seventh straight

ByungHo Park, John Ryan Murphy and Dan Rohlfing hit home runs and Tyler Duffey gave up one run in three innings during his first start of spring training.
Twins
March 10, 2017

Thorpe is back with a chance still to be Aussie prize Twins long have sought

He was on the fast track as an 18-year-old lefthanded starter in the Class A Midwest League. Then came Tommy John surgery, followed by another season lost to illness.
Twins
March 10, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Duffey

Tyler Duffey makes first start of spring training for Twins

One of as many as a half-dozen candidates for the final spot in the Twins' rotation. Duffey probably isn't the favorite to grab that spot when camp is over
Twins
March 10, 2017
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier

Hartman: Dozier stays put; now Twins must rebound from worst season

Brian Dozier, after a career year, endured trade rumors. He's happy to be back to help the Twins rebound after a 103-loss season.
Twins
March 10, 2017
Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) and third baseman Miguel Sano (22) joked around in the dugout at spring training.

Twins pitcher Santana emerges satisfied from start against Colombia

The Twins' Opening Day starter allowed a pair of runs in four innings but also struck out three, got six outs on ground balls and needed only 52 pitches.
Twins
March 10, 2017
Minnesota Twins' Bengie Gonzalez throws during a spring training workout in Fort Myers on Feb. 21, 2017

Bengie Gonzalez's bat impressing Twins so far

Switch-hitting Bengie Gonzalez can play multiple positions, and Thursday against Team Colombia was his best game yet.
Twins
March 9, 2017
Israel's pitcher Josh Zeid, right, celebrates his team's victory with catcher Ryan Lavarnway against South Korea after the first round game of the Wor

Reusse: World Baseball Classic flying under the radar in the States

Mike Trout and Bryce Harper chose not to play in the WBC. Clayton Kershaw, Madison Bumgarner, Noah Syndergaard and Chris Sale chose not to pitch. If they don't care, why should you?
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March 9, 2017
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) during batting practice Sunday. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Minnesota Twins

Boom: Hitting adjustment should help Sano make solid contact

To restore his potency at the plate, Miguel Sano tinkered with his mechanics this offseason, namely working with former major leaguer Fernando Tatis
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March 9, 2017
May, Twins turn back Team USA in exhibition

May, Twins turn back Team USA in exhibition

After a rough start aginst the first three batters for the World Baseball Classic team, Twins righthander Trevor May shut the door.
Twins
March 8, 2017

Twins' day at camp: Healing Gonsalves misses shot to play with Team USA

Stephen Gonsalves, reigning Twins minor league pitcher of the year, has been slowed because of shoulder soreness. The Twins took him off the list of prospects to be used as extra players for Team USA
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March 8, 2017
Washington Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon (6) grounded out to Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) in the top of the first inning S

Dozier remains with Twins as Team USA prepares for WBC

Brian Dozier will be in the Twins lineup tonight, playing against Team USA. The Twins' second baseman said he would have liked to be on the World Baseball Classic roster but isn't making a big deal about being left off.
March 8, 2017
Twins offer new pass: 30 home games in April and May for $99

Twins offer new pass: 30 home games in April and May for $99

The Twins on Wednesday announced a new Ballpark Pass deal for the months of April and May: $99 for access to 30 home games.
Twins
March 8, 2017
Twins prospect Jake Reed

Four Twins prospects to pitch for Team USA vs. Twins in exhibition

Each will throw an inning vs. Twins in an exhibition.
Twins
March 7, 2017
Twins righthander Phil Hughes

Twins' day at camp: Hughes works on changeup, plunks a prospect

Phil Hughes plunked outfield prospect Travis Harrison in the back of the left hand with a pitch during his first inning of work. Harrison dropped to his knees and bent over for a couple of moments before coming out of the game.
March 7, 2017
Will Mauer, Koivu and others join Greenway in special club?

Will Mauer, Koivu and others join Greenway in special club?

As rare as it is to find an athlete who spends an entire career with one team, Minnesota sports has had its share.
Twins
March 6, 2017
Max Kepler is not happy that he hit only .235 as a rookie outfielder for the Twins.

Despite productive 2016 with Twins, Kepler not resting on laurels

He saw a lot of flaws in his highly touted rookie season.
Twins
March 6, 2017
Ehire Adrianza

Twins rally for walk-off win in 10th inning

Chris Gimenez was thrilled to fight off a couple of sliders Monday and then line a single up the middle, which drove in the game-winning run in the 10th inning.
Twins
March 6, 2017
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton

Twins' day in camp: Molitor ponders Buxton's bunting

Molitor admired the bunt Buxton laid down in the third inning, then mused: "Kirby Puckett bunted a lot when he was a rookie. When he started hitting 30 homers, he didn't bunt as much."
Twins
March 6, 2017
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton

Twins' Buxton 'showing awareness' during good day against Cardinals

The Twins got an RBI single by Chris Gimenez in the 10th inning on Monday to beat the Cardinals 2-1.
Twins
March 6, 2017
Twins non-roster invite outfielder Drew Stubbs caught a ball during outfielder workouts.

Stubbs getting outfield start for Twins with Rosario gone to WBC

With four Twins regulars off to the World Baseball Classic, opportunities open up for other players who are hoping to catch on with the team.