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Twins
March 12, 2018
Twins pitcher Phil Hughes

Hughes facing Yankees tonight; Lynn will pitch Tuesday

Phil Hughes, whos future in the rotation is unsure with the arrival of Lynn, is on the road to face the Yankees tonight in Tampa.
Twins
March 12, 2018
The three-week period between adding starting pitchers Jake Odorizzi (pictured) and Lance Lynn also included the signing of free agent Logan Morrison,

Reusse: With Twins' spring pick-ups, we ask (again), what's not to like?

What's obvious is that Derek Falvey and the Twins' front office has been aggressive throughout the off-season in seeking upgrades for the roster.
Twins
March 12, 2018
Pitcher Zach Duke was one of seven free-agent acquisitions by the Twins this offseason.

Somehow, Twins became the winter team of choice for MLB free agents

Lance Lynn is expected to sign a one-year contract Monday, making him the latest in a series of players who chose the Twins over competing — and sometimes better — offers.
Twins
March 12, 2018
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn watches a delivery during the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday,

Twins' acquisition of Lynn rewarded patient strategy

The Twins are shelling out $12 million for one season of pitcher Lance Lynn's services, but they're clearly counting on a bigger payoff down the road.
Twins
March 11, 2018
Twins pitcher Fernando Romero faced nine Tampa Bay hitters Sunday and retired them all.

Top prospect Romero continues to impress as Twins tip Rays

The righthander has yet to give up a hit this spring.
Twins
March 11, 2018

Twins day at camp: Sanchez let go after three weeks

It was about the Twins' increasingly crowded roster, and particularly the impending signing of free-agent righthander Lance Lynn.
Twins
March 11, 2018
Anibal Sanchez's three-week career with the Twins came to an end Sunday morning when he was released to make room for Lance Lynn.

Twins release Sanchez, clear space for Lynn

The righthander pitched twice in three weeks, but his opportunity dried up when the Twins added new starting pitchers.
Twins
March 10, 2018
Twins pitcher Jake Odorizzi

Looking at Twins rotation candidates

The Twins' signing of Lance Lynn adds another arm to the rotation competition.
Twins
March 10, 2018
Twins second baseman Brian Dozier

Rain wipes away Twins' big first inning against Boston

Before it fades from memory, from the record book, from any trace of existence, let's note what the Twins accomplished in the first inning Saturday.
Twins
March 10, 2018
Lance Lynn

Twins strike bargain deal with ex-Cardinals pitcher Lynn

The Twins agreed to a one-year contract that guarantees only $12 million to former St. Louis righthander Lance Lynn, one of the more accomplished pitchers in this free-agent class and another clear upgrade to what was one of the AL's worst rotations a year ago.
Twins
March 10, 2018
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Lance Lynn, right, talks with fellow pitcher Michael Wacha after being removed during the sixth inning in the fir

Souhan: Twins' Lynn signing is latest in series of smart, calculated moves

Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have aggressively built a deep, strong team without giving up a top prospect or a long-term contract. They have positioned the 2018 Twins to win without hamstringing any future teams.
Twins
March 10, 2018
Logan Morrison trotted around the bases 36 times after hitting home runs for the Rays last season.

Two views: Morrison can solve the Twins' troubles at DH if ...

Each week, Michael Rand and Chris Hine weigh in on the week's top Twin Cities sports issues.
Twins
March 10, 2018
Twins pitcher Jim Perry shown in 1968

Reusse: It was a memorable Sunday for more than just the Perry brothers in July 1969

Major leaguers Jim and Gaylord Perry were making big plays on the field while out-of-this-world activity was literally going on above them.
Twins
March 10, 2018
'The best' bunter Carew shares his knowledge with Twins prospects

'The best' bunter Carew shares his knowledge with Twins prospects

The Hall of Fame is in Fort Myers to help coach the Twins' young prospects.
Twins
March 10, 2018
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano

Sano hits two homers, Berrios strong as Twins beat Tampa Bay

Jose Berrios gave up three hits in four innings and Miguel Samo launched home runs to center field and left field in the 4-3 victory over the Rays.
Twins
March 9, 2018
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Sergio Romo throws the ball at the baseball teams spring training facility in Port Charlotte, Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 13, 20

Rays might be on to something with permanent four-man rotation

Tampa Bay appears set to try using a four-man rotation as long as possible this season.
Twins
March 9, 2018
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) hit a double in the bottom of the first inning.

Brian Dozier appears likely to lead off for Twins

The power-hitting second baseman again figures to be at a familiar spot in the batting order.
Twins
March 9, 2018
Tampa Bay Rays' Logan Morrison walks into the batting cage to hit during a spring training baseball workout in Port Charlotte, Fla., Wednesday, Feb. 2

Morrison recovering, but out of Twins' lineup today and tomorrow

The Twins have several regulars in their lineup against Tampa Bay as they return from a day off. Logan Morrison, who has a strained glute, could be back playing on Sunday.
Twins
March 9, 2018
Betting odds say Twins are favorites to land Lance Lynn, Alex Cobb

Betting odds say Twins are favorites to land Lance Lynn, Alex Cobb

It's hard to know what to make of betting markets, but one oddsmaker just released some pretty interesting odds (at least for Twins fans) when it comes to a couple of unsigned free-agent pitchers.
Twins
March 9, 2018
Twins pitcher Jose Berrios, a 14-game winner last year, puts in the time off the mound to get better on it.

Souhan: Berrios pushes and pushes to get better

The question is not whether Twins pitcher Jose Berrios will do all he can to succeed but whether, in baseball, maximum effort yields maximum results.