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Twins
March 6, 2019
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) hung out in the dugout at the practice field as he sat out another day of workouts wearing a boot on hi

Sano 'out of the picture' after procedure on heel, likely until May

A device to help flush the wound will be used for about a week, then Twins third baseman will be in a protective walking boot again. Trainer Tony Leo called it "an aggressive intervention."
Twins
March 6, 2019
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) talked with Twins hall of famer Rod Carew (29) in the dugout at the practice field as he sat out anothe

Reusse: Don't give up on Miguel Sano; Rod Carew hasn't

The latest setback for the powerful third baseman shouldn't diminish the fact that he's slowly on the right road to better discipline.
Twins
March 6, 2019
Newly acquired Twins utility player Marwin Gonzalez is likely to see time at third with Miguel Sano on the shelf.

With Sano out, Gonzalez taking over third base for Twins seems likely

With Miguel Sano sidelined until at least May, Marwin Gonzalez becomes Rocco Baldelli's primary option at third base, though Ehire Adrianza and even Willians Astudillo could see time there.
Twins
March 5, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario trots home after hitting a grand slam in the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays

Rosario, Cave blast Twins past Rays

An eight-run first inning did the trick, giving Jake Odorizzi plenty of breathing room.
Twins
March 5, 2019
Twins again getting ready to live -- and thrive? -- without Miguel Sano

Twins again getting ready to live -- and thrive? -- without Miguel Sano

Unfortunately for the Twins, they've become pretty accustomed to life without Miguel Sano. And interestingly, the Twins have become pretty good without him in the lineup.
Twins
March 5, 2019
Parker having better spring training than his 2018 disaster with Angels

Parker having better spring training than his 2018 disaster with Angels

Last season, reliever Blake Parker appeared in nine spring training games for the Angels and gave up runs in seven of them, compiling a 14.54 ERA.
Twins
March 5, 2019
Minnesota Twins pitcher Blake Parker (38) delivered a pitch during Sunday's game. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com The Minne

Introducing the Parker Shimmy: Twins reliever explains his moves

Not everyone is a fan, and plenty of observers are entertained. "I've gotten a lot of flak about it from different people," new Twins reliever Blake Parker said.
Twins
March 4, 2019
Jose Berrios will be the 10th Twins pitcher in the past 12 seasons to take the ball for Opening Day and the youngest since Brad Radke, then 23, pitche

Twins' day at camp: No surprise as Berrios tabbed to start Opening Day

He will be the 10th Twins pitcher in the past 12 seasons to take the ball for the opener and the youngest since Brad Radke, then 23, pitched the 1996 opener.
Twins
March 4, 2019
Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron follows through on a two-run home run in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Balti

Gibson debuts for Twins; Cron homers twice in loss

Kyle Gibson is easing his way back from a bout with E. coli.
Twins
March 4, 2019
Twins aren't signing Kimbrel or Keuchel

Twins aren't signing Kimbrel or Keuchel

Jonathan Schoop is in the lineup against his former team as the Twins play the Orioles today at Hammond Stadium.
Twins
March 4, 2019
If the Twins' Jose Berrios pitches every five days for the rest of camp, he would be scheduled to start March 28 -- Opening Day.

Twins day at camp: Berrios has his eyes on pitching Opening Day

If Jose Berrios pitches every five days for the rest of camp, he would be scheduled to start March 28. He has noticed. "I want to pitch that day," the All-Star said of the Twins' season opener against the Indians at Target Field.
Twins
March 4, 2019
Acquired last July from the Dodgers in the Brian Dozier trade, Twins outfield and first base prospect Luke Raley played in the Arizona Fall League las

With Twins, Raley has a new team he wants to impress

The Twins have only known Luke Raley for a few months -- he came to the team in the Brian Dozier deal -- but they are impressed. He can play all three outfield positions.
St. Paul
March 4, 2019
Ken Mauer also coached football at St. Paul Harding High School.

Ken Mauer Sr., part of St. Paul baseball legacy, dies at 91

Mauer, a great-uncle to Joe Mauer, was inducted into the Minnesota State High School Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame in 2014.
Twins
March 4, 2019
The Twins' Jonathan Schoop was greeted by third base coach Tony Diaz while rounding third base on his two-run home run in the fifth inning of a spring

Twins remain unbeaten at home, tying Phillies 3-3 in Fort Myers

Jonathan Schoop smashed a fastball from Phillies righthander Victor Arano off Hammond Stadium's elevated scoreboard, far beyond the fence in left-center, a blast that tied the score and helped keep the Twins unbeaten at home this spring.
Twins
March 3, 2019

Twins lose lead in sixth against Red Sox, fall 9-7

The Twins were on their way to a nice and tidy game on Sunday before they tried to squeeze a third relief inning out of righthander Chase De Jong.
Twins
March 3, 2019
Big crowd of partying Minnesotans on hand for Berrios-Arrieta matchup

Big crowd of partying Minnesotans on hand for Berrios-Arrieta matchup

It's Minnesota Day at Hammond Stadium, and the tailgate is well under way.
Twins
March 3, 2019
Minnesota Twins catcher Willians Astudillo sprinted down the first base line after he connected with the ball during Monday's game against the Baltimo

Willians Astudillo helps both teams in Twins' loss to Washington

Willians Astudillo showed off his hitting, his speed, his power and his talent for redemption on Saturday.
Twins
March 3, 2019

Reusse: MLB teams getting wiser on contracts

A Major League Baseball team not paying a 31-year-old pitcher as much as he wants isn't collusion. It's the market.
Twins
March 3, 2019
Brian Dozier

Dozier tries fresh start with Washington but thought he'd be with Twins 'forever'

Brian Dozier joined Washington after an injury-filled 2018, and after he says the Twins said "no" multiple times about negotiating a long-term deal to stay in Minnesota.
Twins
March 2, 2019

Twins day at camp: Dammann catches new role watching replay

Nate Dammann, the Twins' extra catcher since 2007, will be stationed in the clubhouse instead of the bullpen beginning this season, watching games intently on high-tech video equipment.