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No average Joe: Mauer calls it a career with Twins
St. Paul native Joe Mauer played 15 seasons in Minnesota, and won three batting titles as a catcher. But concussion issues cut short his career.
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'He's the man': Mauer's ex-teammates remember a role model
Joe Mauer made history by becoming the only catcher in major league history to win three batting titles.
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Joe Mauer career timeline
The three-sport star at Cretin-Derham Hall wound up playing 15 years for the Twins.
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Will Twins prioritize power hitting in free agency?
The lack of home runs, more than any other statistic, hurt the team's offense last season.
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Who is available in free agency to help Twins?
Free agency will be used to supplement the core roster, Derek Falvey said.
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In appreciation of Ervin Santana: He wasn't Johan, but he wasn't bad
The veteran pitcher was bought out by the team this week after a four-season stint that was marred by suspension and injury.
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MLB free agents the Twins should considering targeting
Five veterans who might be a good fit with the Twins.
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Twins lose Johnny Field, Oliver Drake on waivers
Field goes to the Chicago Cubs and Drake to the Tampa Bay Rays.
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Twins pluck Atlanta outfielder Reed off waivers
The 25-year-old played in the Braves organization last season, and has been in the majors with two teams.
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Under construction: Twins fire five coaches, Baldelli seeks new look
Rocco Baldelli, at his introductory news conference, spoke of the importance of having coaches from different backgrounds -- and this was the first step.
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Boston celebrates Red Sox with victory parade
Fans grown accustomed to the success of their beloved teams lined the streets in the hundreds of thousands to salute the Boston Red Sox on their fourth championship in the last 15 years.
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Look at Tampa Bay for clues to what Baldelli might do
New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, 37, was drafted by the Rays in 2000 and has spent all but one year since in the organization in a variety of roles.
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Souhan: Baseball can't wave off signs of self-inflicted ills
Baseball's problem is that it is going backward while the NFL is surviving some of its problems and solving others. Here are five proposals for changing the game.
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Bert Blyleven's FSN role reduced to 50 games in 2019 (and 30 in 2020)
Jack Morris, Roy Smalley, Torii Hunter, LaTroy Hawkins and Justin Morneau all did work as analysts last season. The Twins and FSN want to hear more of their voices.
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Mauer officially becomes free agent as World Series ends
Joe Mauer, who hasn't made a decision about whether he'll keep playing, is one of four Twins who can sign with another team beginning this weekend.
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Names to consider for Twins manager
Derek Falvey and Thad Levine likely will end up with a surprise choice as the next Twins manager. In the past two years, they have added virtual unknowns to the team's coaching staff.
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Twins' Baldelli rolling up his sleeves as he dives into first managerial role
After winning the news conference on Thursday, it's time for Rocco Baldelli to see what he can do for a Twins team with lots of issues.
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Reusse: Buxton, Sano the 'best' busts in local history?
With Byron Buxton turning 25 in December and Miguel Sano 26 in May, the clock is ticking on them both reaching the superstar status that many expected of them both.
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- Even after a rough week against Yankees and Dodgers, it's been a remarkable season for Royals
- Miranda hits home run in 8th as Twins win 8-7 to take doubleheader from A's for four-game sweep
- Zack Kelly escapes bases-loaded jam as Red Sox set club record with 9 steals in 9-3 win over Yankees
- Orioles hit 4 HRs off Wheeler, beat the Phillies 8-3 to take 2 of 3 in the series
- Ohtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals 3-0. Betts' hand broken in the 7th
- Yoshinobu Yamamoto placed on 15-day injured list by Dodgers with strained rotator cuff
- Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffers broken left hand when hit by a pitch
- Walker, Diamondbacks strike early, rout White Sox 12-5
- Alonso has season-high 5 RBIs as surging Mets beat Padres 11-6 for 5th straight win
- Jorge Soler's 3-run homer keys a 9-run inning that leads the Giants past the Angels 13-6
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