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Twins
November 8, 2017
The Twins' Brian Dozier and Byron Buxton

Finest in the field: Buxton, Dozier win Gold Glove awards

It's the first time since Joe Mauer won as a catcher in 2010 that any Twins player has earned a Gold Glove, which is awarded for best defensive player at each position.
Twins
November 8, 2017
Photo by Dan Henry - Chattanooga Lookouts staff manager Doug Mientkiewicz #16 works with his team as they play the Biloxi Shuckers at AT&T Field in Ch

After firing by Twins, Mientkiewicz hired to manage Toledo Mud Hens

Doug Mientikiewicz will manage the Class AAA minor-league team in the Detroit organization, reestablishing his ties to former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.
Twins
November 8, 2017
Michael Tonkin

Twins will let Tonkin leave to sign with team in Japan

The Twins will open another roster spot Wednesday by allowing righthanded reliever Michael Tonkin to sign a contract with the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters.
Twins
November 7, 2017
Minnesota Twins coach Rick Stelmaszek talked to catchers during Spring Training in 2010.

Souhan: RIP, Stelly. You could turn the mundane into the hilarious

'Stelly' helped a young baseball writer learn the game. More important, he treated people well and talked baseball like the savant and grassroots comedian that he was.
Twins
November 7, 2017
Derek Shelton

Twins name Derek Shelton bench coach

Shelton, 47, is a former catcher in the Yankees minor league organization, but he's been in the major leagues as a coach for 13 seasons
Twins
November 7, 2017
Chris Gimenez

Twins release Gimenez, O'Rourke; Molitor is manager of year finalist

The Twins continued to clear space on their 40-man roster by waiving catcher Chris Gimenez and lefthander Ryan O'Rourke.
Twins
November 7, 2017
Twins great Kirby Puckett shares a laugh with coach Rick Stelmaszek during the first day of full squard spring training in Fort Myers.

Former Twins coach Stelmaszek dies at 69

Rick Stelmaszek oversaw the bullpen, organized spring training, tutored the catchers and kept Twins players entertained with sense of humor.
Twins
November 7, 2017
Tampa Bay righthander Alex Cobb, 30, was 12-10 with a 3.66 ERA in 2017. He could be a prime free-agent target for the Twins.

Pitching appears to top Twins' priority list as free agency opens

Entering their second year in charge, Twins' baseball executives have made sweeping changes to every area of the organization — except to improve the roster.
Twins
November 6, 2017
Former Twins manager Tom Kelly, left, laughed with Twins bullpen coach Rick Stelmaszek after Kelly tossed him a ceremonial pitch during the pregame ce

Reusse: Stelmaszek was wondrous practitioner in noble art of baseball humor

Stelly was a Twins coach for 32 years, and there was not a more popular figure in the clubhouse or the organization.
Twins
November 6, 2017

Five free agents who could interest the Twins

Keep in mind that players who turned down a $17.4 million qualifying offer from their former club would cost a draft pick to sign — and affect the Twins' interest.
Twins
November 6, 2017

Top MLB free agents available

Some are attainable for the Twins; others might be out of their usual price range.
Twins
November 6, 2017
Morris gets another shot at the Hall of Fame

Morris gets another shot at the Hall of Fame

The former Twins pitcher is one of 10 'modern era' candidates up for election.
Twins
November 6, 2017
What strategy will Twins use as free agents start signing Monday?

What strategy will Twins use as free agents start signing Monday?

Management's decision-making process tends to be rather calculating, using a preponderance of evidence to strip away biases such as emotion that can lead to bad moves
Twins
November 6, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Randy Rosario (64) threw a pitching during workouts Thursday. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com

Twins lose Rosario, Palka to waiver claims

The Twins lost a pair of players who had been highly regarded in recent years.
Twins
November 5, 2017
Houston revels in World Series victory

Houston revels in World Series victory

Houston Astros players climbed atop fire trucks and rode through the streets of downtown Houston in a parade honoring their World Series title.
Twins
November 3, 2017
Houston Astros' George Springer reacts after hitting a double during the first inning of Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dod

The Twins drafted George Springer. No, they didn't mess up by not signing him

While it is tempting to think of what George Springer's presence would mean to the current Twins, we also need a dose of reality here.
Twins
November 3, 2017
Miguel Sano.

Twins expect Sano will be 'full go' for 2018 opener after surgery

After waiting a month following the Twins' final game, general manager Thad Levine said Miguel Sano's left shin had not improved much.
Twins
November 3, 2017
Houston Astros' George Springer celebrates after Game 7 of baseball's World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, in Los Ang

Souhan: Ten lessons we learned from the World Series

Here are the lessons this Series would have taught us if we had been able to stay awake for it.
Twins
November 2, 2017
Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor (4) talked to the team during pop fly drills Tuesday. ] AARON LAVINSKY ï aaron.lavinsky@startribune.com Minn

Twins pitchers and catchers report to spring training Feb. 13

Twins
November 2, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bartolo Colon delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning in a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2

Five Twins among baseball's 2018 free agents

Hot action on free agency not expected early ... could drag on until spring training.