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Twins
October 26, 2017
This World Series is great theater -- and daunting for the Twins

This World Series is great theater -- and daunting for the Twins

From a Twins perspective, this series is both daunting and heartening. Yes, the Twins made the playoffs. But the gap between them and the Dodgers and Astros is immense.
Twins
October 25, 2017
The celebration after the final out of the 1987 World Series.

Winning the 1987 World Series. Happy 30th anniversary, Twins fans.

Take a look back at the excitement in Minnesota from 30 years ago today, when the Twins beat St. Louis in Game 7 of the World Series.
Twins
October 25, 2017
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2)

Dozier is Twins' MVP again, Santana named top pitcher

Second baseman Brian Dozier also was a repeat winner of the Bob Allison Award for determination and leadership on and off the field.
Twins
October 21, 2017
Chris Bosio was fired as the Chicago Cubs pitching coach on Saturday.

Ex-Cubs pitching coach Bosio could join friend Molitor with Twins

The former Cubs pitching coach was teammates with Paul Molitor.
Twins
October 20, 2017
Ron Gardenhire

Ron Gardenhire is the safe choice in Detroit, but is he the right one?

Ex-Twins manager Ron Gardenhire inherited a rebuild that was much further along in Minnesota than the one he'll find in Detroit.
Twins
October 19, 2017
Arizona Diamondbacks bench coach and former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire (35) watched Michael Cuddyer's Twins Hall of Fame induction ceremony before t

Ron Gardenhire reportedly set to become Detroit Tigers' new manager

The former Twins manager spent this past season as the bench coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Twins
October 19, 2017
Glen Perkins took over with two out in the ninth inning of a game against Detroit on Sept. 30 in his final appearance for the Twins.

Twins buy out Perkins' 2018 option, making him a free agent

If the Twins don't invite Glen Perkins to training camp, he'll need to decide whether to try hooking on with another team after spending his 14-year career with one organization.
Twins
October 18, 2017
Boston Red Sox bench coach Gary Disarcina, left, and pitching coach Carl Willis watch from the dugout during the sixth inning in Game 4 of baseball's

Twins looking at Willis, Hickey for pitching coach position

The former Twins pitcher and ex-Rays coach Jim Hickey are among the top choices to take over Neil Allen's job.
Twins
October 18, 2017
T.C. leads the fans in cheers during a 6-1 win against the New York Yankees at Target Field in Minneapolis on Wednesday, July 19, 2017. The Twins won,

Say goodbye to some Twins rivalries under this baseball expansion plan

What if baseball added two teams and created four divisions with eight teams? How could that work out for the Twins?
Twins
October 17, 2017
Baseball America's John Manuel to join Twins scouting department

Baseball America's John Manuel to join Twins scouting department

John Manuel, well-known in baseball circles as a writer/columnist for Baseball America, said that he pitched himself as a candidate for a job with the team.
Twins
October 12, 2017
Paul Molitor.

Hartman: Molitor's patience helped Twins climb into AL postseason

Paul Molitor and the Twins front-office staff are making plans to keep the club ascending in the standings.
Twins
October 12, 2017
Is Ron Gardenhire going to be the next manager of the Red Sox?

Is Ron Gardenhire going to be the next manager of the Red Sox?

There are already a lot of candidate lists out there, and one consistent name near the top of them is former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.
Twins
October 11, 2017
Miguel Sano

Levine: Sano could face surgery on leg that sidelined him

Miguel Sano, sidelined for the season's final six weeks by a stress reaction in his left shin, might require surgery to insert a permanent rod to help support the bone.
Twins
October 11, 2017
The Minnesota Twins and chief baseball officer Derek Falvey announced the contract extension of the team's skipper Paul Molitor inside the Target Fiel

Molitor, Falvey built relationship even if it wasn't 'love at first sight'

Twins owner Jim Pohlad said he monitored how manager Paul Molitor and the team's top baseball executives worked together this season and liked what he saw.
Twins
October 10, 2017
Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco forces out Cleveland Indians' Austin Jackson at second base and throws out Jose Ramirez at first base to complete the d

Reusse: Big reason Molitor's still here? His Twins caught the ball

Skip the defensive analytics and look at the basics: Twins went from 126 errors to 78, and from 15th to second fewest in AL. "Most nights, we made the right plays," manager Paul Molitor said.
Twins
October 10, 2017
Twins pitching coach Neil Allen 941) and manager Paul Molitor (4) conferred in the bullpen Wednesday morning at Hammond Stadium.

Souhan: Twins made the right moves with Allen, Molitor

Was this justified? Whatever the process, Ithe Twins made the right moves with both men, or at least made two defensible decisions.
Twins
October 10, 2017
Many believe Paul Molitor is a top contender for AL Manager of the Year honors.

Twins' turnaround gets Molitor new three-year contract

Pitching coach Neil Allen has been let go and the Twins have not yet announced the future of the rest of Paul Molitor's coaching staff.
Twins
October 10, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia talks with pitching coach Neil Allen after being pulled during the sixth inning of a baseball game ag

Twins fire pitching coach Allen after announcing Molitor's new deal

Allen was at his home in Sarasota, Fla., when he was informed by the club that he would not be brought back.
Twins
October 9, 2017
In the bullpen, a free-agent reliever such as the Cubs' Wade Davis should fetch a lot of money but could be worth it. The Twins need pitching help in

Twins need pitching, but it comes at a price

Their offseason shopping list is easy: pitching, pitching, pitching. But that makes their offseason shopping list hard because they want and need the same thing as pretty much every other team.
Twins
October 9, 2017

Cubs rally past Nationals, go up 2-1; Get Division Series updates here

Four Division Series games are scheduled for Monday, including three that can send teams on to the American League and National League Championship Series.