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Twins
October 26, 2018
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was introduced to the media Thursday afternoon at Target Field.

Hartman: Pohlad puts his faith in Twins front office

The owner said he wants to have an organization similar to the one Rocco Baldelli comes from.
Twins
October 25, 2018
Friends and family agree: Baldelli is MLB's first hipster manager

Friends and family agree: Baldelli is MLB's first hipster manager

As the Twins went through the interview process, they appreciated Rocco Baldelli's interests outside baseball. They include Phish concerts.
Twins
October 25, 2018
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli

Seven things to know about new Twins manager Rocco Baldelli

Drafted sixth overall in 2000, Baldelli's career was cut short by a muscular disorder and he's held an assortment of jobs with Tampa Bay.
Twins
October 25, 2018

New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli at a glance

Rocco Baldelli, 37, was taken in the first round (sixth overall) of the 2000 MLB draft by Tampa Bay.
Twins
October 25, 2018

How previous Twins managers did in their first season

Rocco Baldelli was named the 14th manager of the Twins on Thursday. Here's how his predecessors did in their first full season leading the club
Twins
October 25, 2018
Fan with Rocco Baldelli's old phone number is having a fun time

Fan with Rocco Baldelli's old phone number is having a fun time

A woman in New England has Rocco Baldelli's old phone number, which she discovered when she started getting text messages for the new Twins manager.
Twins
October 25, 2018
With Rocco Baldelli, Twin Cities sports bosses get even younger -- and cooler

With Rocco Baldelli, Twin Cities sports bosses get even younger -- and cooler

Rocco Baldelli is not the youngest of the major coaches and sports executives in this town. He's just part of a growing group that can make some people feel old.
Polls
October 25, 2018
Rocco Baldelli

Poll: Do you like the hiring of Rocco Baldelli as Twins manager?

Twins
October 25, 2018
Rocco Baldelli

Baldelli set to be next Twins manager

Bench coach Derek Shelton is out of contention to replace the fired Paul Molitor. An announcement on a new manager could come today.
West Metro
October 25, 2018
Ben Hendrickson

MLB pitcher turned accountant charged with stealing $250K from Fridley business

Ben Hendrickson was an accountant for the flooring company until last year.
Twins
October 24, 2018
Boston Red Sox player Eduardo Nunez crosses home plate after hitting a three-run homer that broke Game 1 open in the seventh inning of the World Serie

Ex-Twin Eduardo Nunez the latest World Series hero for Boston

Eduardo Nunez has a long way to go to catch a certain other ex-Twins player in Red Sox World Series lore, but he did his best in Game 1.
Twins
October 23, 2018
Among the former Twins scattered about the majors are Aaron Hicks, Yankees; Kurt Suzuki, Braves; Ryan Pressly, Astros; and Pat Neshek, Phillies.

Dozens of ex-Twins elsewhere. But did they contribute to new teams?

A record 45 players who once played for Minnesota wore a different major league uniform in 2018.Did the quality match up with the quantity?
Twins
October 23, 2018
The Diamondbacks announced Monday they had re-signed former Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar to a three-year, $21 million contract.

He's not coming back: Escobar signs deal with Diamondbacks

Escobar was leading the majors with 37 doubles when the Twins traded him July 27 for three prospects.
Twins
October 23, 2018
Rocco Baldelli

Baldelli has second interview for Twins manager's job

The former Tampa Bay outfielder has been in the Rays organization as a coach and coordinator since retiring as a player in 2010.
Twins
October 22, 2018

Former Twins: Where are they now?

Here's a rundown of where former Twins are playing, or not playing:
Gophers
October 22, 2018
North Dakota State running back Bruce Anderson pulled away from Northern Iowa defensive back A.J. Allen during the first half of an Oct. 6 game in Ced

North Dakota State football will play Butler at Target Field to open 2019 season

The Bison will be making their first visit to the Twin Cities since 2011.
Twins
October 21, 2018
The best way to compete consistently in MLB — which unlike the NHL, NFL and NBA doesn't even attempt to have a salary cap — is to spend big.

The dollar is strong in MLB, World Series pairing indicates

The World Series begins Tuesday, and we have the Red Sox (No. 1 in payroll according to Spotrac.com) against the Dodgers (No. 3) — an accurate reflection of the inequality that exists in the sport.
Twins
October 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins bench coach Derek Shelton walks the field before practice during baseball spring training, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, in Fort Myers, Fla

Bench coach Shelton impresses Twins in their managerial search

Derek Shelton is one of the finalists to replace Paul Molitor as Twins manager. Shelton, 48, will have a second interview.
Twins
October 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer was greeted by teammates after catching one pitch in the ninth inning. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com &#

Once the Twins have a manager, where do they go from there?

What is the Twins' most important area of need that should be addressed heading into spring training? Michael Rand and Phil Miller weigh in.
Twins
October 19, 2018
Eddie Rosario was voted Twins' MVP by Twin Cities baseball writers.

Rosario named Twins' MVP by Minnesota baseball writers

Leading the Twins in a batch of offensive categories resulted in left fielder Eddie Rosario being named the team's most valuable player by the local chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America.