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Twins talk to Houston coach Espada about manager job
Joe Espada, 43, has been mentioned as a candidate for multiple openings as the Astros participate in the playoffs.
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Hensley Meulens interviewing for Twins' manager job today
The San Francisco bench coach has been with the Giants for nine years and was promoted to bench coach in 2018.
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Twins catcher Graterol claimed off waivers by Reds
Juan Graterol, signed by the Twins to a minor-league contract in late June, spent two months with Class AAA Rochester before his sudden promotion in late September.
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Is it finally time for MLB to use technology to call balls and strikes?
The movement probably gained traction when the Yankees were eliminated by the Red Sox, and pitcher CC Sabathia called home plate umpire Angel Hernandez 'absolutely terrible.'
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Falvey: Buxton headed in right direction; Mauer, manager still in limbo
If there was any rift between Byron Buxton and the Twins over not restoring the Gold Glove outfielder to the major league roster in September, there are no signs of it now, chief baseball officer Derek Falvey said Tuesday.
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Sano, Twins to keep in touch during offseason as he tries to get in shape
The team plans to touch base with the third baseman every 7-10 days.
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New Twins manager and Mauer's decision: The wait continues
There is not a firm timetable to replace manager Paul Molitor, but there will be interviews in the next week. "We're looking for someone who is truly open-minded," Derek Falvey said.
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Modern managers way different than those Twins have hired
The profile of the modern managerial hire has been trending younger, with previous major league experience not as important as other factors.
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If not Mauer, then who plays first base for the Twins?
As Joe Mauer contemplates ending a 15-year career, we're all left contemplating something else.
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No charges for Twins' Sano in Dominican Republic traffic incident
The police officer reportedly called the accident just that.
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Most games in a season for a Twins first baseman since 2001
Joe Mauer has had the most starts at first base for the Twins in each season since 2014. But if he retires, who will take over for him next year?
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Reports: Sano detained after traffic altercation in Dominican Republic
In the Spanish-language El Nuevo Diario, it was reported a police officer suffered a fractured left leg early Sunday in an incident involving Miguel Sano. The Twins are aware of the situation but declined comment.
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Reusse: Twins' unknowns go well beyond the manager
The Twins next season will field a lineup lineup with Eddie Rosario in left and either vague or no answers in center, right, catcher, first, second, shortstop and third.
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Buxton and Sano: Who is to blame, and what can we expect?
North Score: What can a new Twins manager do differently with Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano to achieve better results?
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Twins hitting coach Rowson interviews for manager job
James Rowson interviewed for the club's vacant managerial position Friday, and the club also has interest in bringing in ex-major leaguers Mark DeRosa and David Ross to discuss the position.
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White, inexperienced, internal: Will new Twins manager break pattern?
The 12 men who have led the Twins as manager have had much in common. But a new front office was brought in to shake up the Twins' long-established ways of doing business.
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Souhan: The reasons why I'll miss Paul Molitor
I'll miss Paul Molitor for many reasons, the foremost of which was that he created so many great moments for me as a baseball writer.
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Who's next? Thirteen names to watch for the Twins managing job
Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have said it'll take several weeks for them to hire a replacement for fired manager Paul Molitor. Here are some names they could be pondering.
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Hartman: Molitor's firing was difficult for Twins owner Pohlad
Twins owner Jim Pohlad made it clear Derek Falvey and Thad Levine are calling the shots when it comes to all baseball-related matters
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In firing Molitor, Twins hope 'change of voice' will benefit younger players
The Twins were counting on a handful of players in their early 20s to take big steps forward in 2018, and that didn't happen for an assortment of reasons.
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