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Twins
March 16, 2018

Twins prospects Lewis, Kirilloff on trip for game against Red Sox

And fans can check them out, since the game will be televised on FSN North tonight at 5:05 p.m.
Twins
March 16, 2018
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano

Sano scratched from today's lineup due to bruised right knee

Miguel Sano bruised the knee while sliding into second base with a double during Wednesday's loss to the Red Sox,.
Twins
March 16, 2018
Kyle Gibson delivers a pitch against Philadelphia during a spring training game earlier this month.

Gibson impressive, drops spring ERA to 1.80 as Twins beat Rays

Kyle Gibson on Thursday never allowed more than one hit in an inning, and for the third time in four spring starts, he didn't walk a batter.
Twins
March 16, 2018
Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario

Rosario returns to the Twins lineup with 'no pain'

Eddie Rosario had been sidelined since March 4 by tendinitis in his right arm.
Twins
March 15, 2018
Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario

Rosario's throwing arm is pain-free, but he'll stick to DH role today

The Twins are considering having Eddie Rosario, out since March 4 with tendinitis, play left field in minor-league games, with instructions not to try to throw out baserunners.
Twins
March 15, 2018
Kirby Puckett, at Twins spring training in 1989.

Souhan: Tales from Twins spring trainings of yore

Once quaint and antiquated, spring training has become highly professionalized, befitting a billion-dollar industry populated by millionaire employees.
Twins
March 15, 2018
The Twins' fifth spot in the rotation appears to be coming down to Tyler Duffey, above, and Phil Hughes.

Duffey will take on any pitching role for Twins, but wants to start

It appears Tyler Duffey is battling Phil Hughes for what he ultimately covets: the final rotation spot for the Twins out of spring training.
Twins
March 14, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco, left, goes into third base ahead of the throw to Boston Red Sox's Brock Holt after hitting a triple off Red Sox pitche

Red Sox, Sale shut down Twins 2-1

The Twins were shut down by Chris Sale, who allowed two hits — triples to Robbie Grossman and Jorge Polanco — over five innings while striking out seven.
Twins
March 14, 2018

Rosario ready to rejoin Twins lineup as DH

Eddie Rosario has missed nine games because of triceps tendinitis and, as a result, has only 13 at-bats this spring.
Twins
March 14, 2018
Minnesota Twins bullpen coach Eddie Guardado (18) patted pitching prospect Fernando Romero (77) on the back after Romero finished pitching during live

Reusse: Twins' pitching present and future crossing paths this week

Lance Lynn arrived as a much-needed addition to the 2018 rotation. And, Fernando Romero, a likely member of the 2019 rotation, was leaving for minor league camp.
Twins
March 14, 2018
Eddie Rosario

Eddie Rosario could return to Twins lineup on Thursday as the DH

The outfielder has missed several games with tendinitis in his right biceps, but said he is feeling better and is ready to at least get some swings in
Twins
March 14, 2018
Reusse: Then and now, chance to win draws free agents to Minnesota

Reusse: Then and now, chance to win draws free agents to Minnesota

The signing of Lance Lynn and the arrival of Kirk Cousins provide comparisons for the franchises that arrived at Met Stadium in 1961, when Minnesota became a major league market.
Twins
March 14, 2018
'Another high-end piece' for the Twins, Lynn sharp in hitless debut

'Another high-end piece' for the Twins, Lynn sharp in hitless debut

Signing Lance Lynn raised the Twins 2018 payroll to about $128 million, but Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey said owner Jim Pohlad didn't hesitate.
Twins
March 14, 2018
Orioles thump Twins despite Lynn's impressive outing

Orioles thump Twins despite Lynn's impressive outing

The Twins bullpen failed, as Fernando Rodney, Trevor Hildenberger and Taylor Rogers all gave up runs.
Twins
March 14, 2018
Twins second baseman Brian Dozier

Dozier: MLB teams tanking to rebuild hurts the game

Free-agent-to-be Brian Dozier sees Lance Lynn's disappointing deal and the similar deep discount Logan Morrison gave to join the Twins as a terrible sign for baseball.
Twins
March 13, 2018
Gonsalves, Mejia among five Twins pitchers sent to minors

Gonsalves, Mejia among five Twins pitchers sent to minors

John Curtiss and Aaron Slegers were also sent to Class AAA Rochester, and top prospect Fernando Romero is headed to Class AA Chattanooga.
Twins
March 13, 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

New Twins pitcher Lynn makes spring debut today

The veteran righthanded pitcher got a one-year, $12 million deal, and is ready for his spring debut.
Twins
March 13, 2018
Shortstop Royce Lewis, 18, is ranked as the top overall prospect in the Twins organization by MLB.com.

Twins have no shortage of shortstops in their system

The Twins have a track record of drafting and signing shortstops, many of whom end up at another position when they reach the majors.
Twins
March 12, 2018
Phil Hughes

Hughes beats Yankees as he battles for spot in Twins' rotation

Phil Hughes gave up one run over four innings in the Twins' 2-1 victory.
Twins
March 12, 2018

Twins shortstop battle looming?

The Twins have four rising stars at shortstop, including one who was a regular last season: