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Twins
December 8, 2017

The 10 Hall of Fame candidates under consideration by the Modern Baseball Era committee

The Modern Baseball Era ballot contains 10 names that will be voted on Sunday by a 16-member committee at the winter meetings.
Twins
December 8, 2017
Shohei Ohtani

Japanese star Ohtani chooses the Los Angeles Angels

Twins
December 8, 2017
Twins assign Tommy Watkins, Toby Gardenhire to managerial spots

Twins assign Tommy Watkins, Toby Gardenhire to managerial spots

Jake Mauer is leaving the organization to pursue other interests.
Twins
December 8, 2017
Report: Twins to sign Dominican teenager Severino for $2.5 million

Report: Twins to sign Dominican teenager Severino for $2.5 million

Yunior Severino was made a free agent when MLB disciplined the Atlanta Braves.
Twins
December 7, 2017
Twins just missed on coveted baseball prospect Kevin Maitan

Twins just missed on coveted baseball prospect Kevin Maitan

Loaded at shortstop in their minor-league system, the Twins still offered Maitan more than the team he signed with, the Angels.
Twins
December 7, 2017
Twins sign two former major-leaguers to minor league deals

Twins sign two former major-leaguers to minor league deals

Former major leaguers Gregorio Petit and Brock Stassi were signed to minor league contracts by the Twins on Thursday.
Twins
December 7, 2017
David Banuelos of the Mariners' Class A Everett AquaSox has been acquired by the Twins in exchange for $1 million in international bonus money.

Twins get prospects from Mariners, Angels for international bonus money

If the Mariners or Angels end up landing Japanese star Shohei Ohtani, they can thank the Twins.
Twins
December 7, 2017
Twins Caravan starts 10-day run Jan. 15: Here's the schedule

Twins Caravan starts 10-day run Jan. 15: Here's the schedule

Players, broadcasters and manager Paul Molitor will tour the Upper Midwest in January.
Twins
December 6, 2017
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Twins will extend protective netting down foul lines at Target Field

The Twins already were contemplating expanding protected areas at Target Field when a young fan was hit in the face with a line drive foul ball during a Twins-Yankees game in New York.
Twins
December 6, 2017
Duke pitching coach to be Twins minor league pitching coordinator

Duke pitching coach to be Twins minor league pitching coordinator

Maki replaces Eric Rasmussen, who was fired in September after 27 years with the organization.
Twins
December 5, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson (44) delivered a pitch in the first inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Acti

Twins offer contracts to all their arbitration-eligible players

Kyle Gibson, Eduardo Escobar among six players in line to return in 2018.
Twins
December 5, 2017
FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2015, file photo, Japan's starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against South Korea during the first inning of their semifinal game at

Japanese star Ohtani will not sign with Twins

The Japanese pitcher-outfielder is mostly showing interest in teams on the West Coast.
Twins
December 1, 2017
Twins Class AAA manager Quade will not return to Rochester

Twins Class AAA manager Quade will not return to Rochester

Mike Quade will become a roving outfield instructor for the organization, which signed four players to minor league contracts.
Twins
December 1, 2017
Shohei Ohtani

Souhan: Ohtani's arrival to major leagues could revolutionize baseball

Baseball hasn't featured a superstar who both pitched and played the field since Babe Ruth was with the Red Sox.
Twins
November 30, 2017
Bob McClure was the Phillies pitching coach last season.

Twins hiring McClure as senior pitching adviser; Park departing

Former major leaguer Bob McClure will join the Twins as their senior pitching adviser, according to a source with knowledge of the hire.
Twins
November 27, 2017
Report: Park leaving Twins organization to return to Korea

Report: Park leaving Twins organization to return to Korea

Park struggled with the Twins in 2016 and spent all last season in Class AAA Rochester.
Twins
November 27, 2017
Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario looks to the scoreboard in the dugout after losing to the New York Yankees, 8-4, the American League Wild C

Which young players should Twins keep on long-term deals? Here's a ranking

There are six players who stand out. All of them are projected to be arbitration-eligible in either 2019 or 2020
Twins
November 26, 2017
Levine: Twins to go after 'Japanese Babe Ruth,' top-line pitchers

Levine: Twins to go after 'Japanese Babe Ruth,' top-line pitchers

Thad Levine said the team is actively talking to agents for the big names in the open market, including Japanese star Shohei Ohtani.
Twins
November 22, 2017
Which young player(s) should Twins try to sign long-term this offseason?

Which young player(s) should Twins try to sign long-term this offseason?

The Twins have six emerging core players who they could sign to long-term contracts before they reach arbitration. How should they prioritize those players?
Twins
November 21, 2017
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) had a sixth inning double scoring two runs on the play at Target Field Sunday September 3,2017 in Min

With new payroll flexibility, Twins might unpinch their pennies

Though they have nearly $70 million committed to six players for 2018, the Twins on the hook at the moment for less than $25 million in 2019, and virtually nothing in 2020.