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March 9, 2020
One of the Twins' roster cuts Monday was lefthander Lewis Thorpe, who entered camp in the running for one of the starting spots. He missed nine days t

Lefthander Thorpe among Twins' first spring cuts

The Twins trimmed their spring training roster Monday by optioning seven players to minor-league camp and placing Fernando Romero on the restricted list.
Twins
March 9, 2020
Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak warms up for a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, March 9, 2020, in Fort Myer

Dobnak struggles with slider in Twins' 3-0 loss to Cardinals

If it makes sense, or has the potential to work, Randy Dobnak is willing to try it. His project on Monday was trying to improve a slider that batters haven't been swinging at.
Twins
March 9, 2020
Buxton making progress; Twins expected to announce first cuts

Buxton making progress; Twins expected to announce first cuts

Byron Buxton, who is on the rehab trail following shoulder surgery, will take live batting practice on Tuesday.
Twins
March 9, 2020
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson throws to first during a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, March 6, 2020,

Up for anything: Twins stress being versatile on defense

"You never know what's going to happen," manager Rocco Baldelli says. "Our guys do play around the field and are up for absolutely anything."
Twins
March 9, 2020
Twins righthander Kenta Maeda (shown in a February start against the Red Sox) had his most effective outing of spring training, facing 13 batters and

Maeda has his sharpest spring start in loss to Red Sox

The new acquisition faced 13 batters, allowing two singles, and didn't have a runner advance past first base.
Twins
March 8, 2020
Minnesota Twins' Nick Gordon and Royce Lewis during the first day of practice for position players. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.c

Twins prospect Gordon slowed by health issues

Infielder Nick Gordon (left, with Royce Lewis) is seeking to regain top-prospect status with the club.
Twins
March 8, 2020
Twins coaches spoke with outfielders during the first day of workouts for position players last month in Fort Myers.

Cutting the roster: Twins seek to do it with 'decorum and diplomacy'

"Even in the best of circumstances, it's a deflating experience for the person receiving the news," general manager Thad Levine said. The Twins have guidelines for roster cuts that are meant to lessen the blow.
Twins
March 8, 2020
Wild interim head coach Dean Evason speaks to his players along with assistant coach Darby Hendrickson during a timeout against Capitals last weekend.

Souhan: Wild's recent moves a page out of the Twins playbook

Twice in the past three years a team on the fringe of contention has decided to sell rather than buy at the trade deadline, then watched its supposedly depleted team go on a successful run.
Twins
March 8, 2020
Minnesota Twins Miguel Sano. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Fort Myers, FL – February 17, 2020, CenturyLink Spor

Sano, Cruz stand out for Twins in 7-6 exhibition in Dominican Republic

Nelson Cruz and Sano both had two hits in a victory over the Detroit Tigers, Major League Baseball's first exhibition game in the Dominican Republic since 2000.
Twins
March 7, 2020
Tampa Bay Rays relief pitcher Nick Anderson delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning of Game 5 of a baseball American Leagu

Reusse: Brainerd's Anderson will pitch 'when it matters' for Rays

Nick Anderson's path to the major leagues detoured through the home remodeling business, amateur baseball and independent ball.
Twins
March 7, 2020
Willians Astudillo

Reusse: Twins' roster math not helping La Tortuga

The Twins figure to start the season with four true outfielders, as Marwin Gonzalez rebounds from knee surgery he can't be classified as the main spare. That means Willians Astudillo is a long shot for Opening Day.
Twins
March 7, 2020
Minnesota Twins Byron Buxton. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ¥ cgonzalez@startribune.com Ð Fort Myers, FL Ð February 18, 2020, CenturyLink Sports Co

Hartman: Health of Buxton, Kepler are key to Twins success

Byron Buxton and Max Kepler are both working their way back from offseason injuries, and while Kepler has played in three games in spring, Buxton has yet to make an appearance.
Minneapolis
March 7, 2020
Ian Almquist, with the Minnesota Twins grounds crew, mowed the lawn at Target Field, Friday, March 6, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN.

Target Field's heating up for cold weather, whether April baseball or January hockey

Look for warmer restrooms, concessions, and speedy Wi-Fi 6.
Twins
March 7, 2020
Tampa Bay Rays' Randy Arozarena slides into home plate to score on a passed ball as Minnesota Twins pitcher Trevor May, left, looks for a throw during

Twins' pitcher May reminded of a simple baseball rule in spring training

Trevor May's failure to cover the plate enabled a runner to score from second on a passed ball.
Twins
March 7, 2020
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson leaps to catch a line drive during a spring training baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Friday, Ma

Twins prospects blast long home runs in 5-3 victory over Tampa Bay

Trevor Larnach blasted a 420-foot homer, his third of the spring, and Matt Wallner ended the game with a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth.
Twins
March 7, 2020
Minnesota Twins Miguel Sano. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • cgonzalez@startribune.com – Fort Myers, FL – February 16, 2020, CenturyLink Spor

Twins players from Dominican Republic eager for Saturday's 'home' game

With a number of players from the Dominican Republic expected to be on the field for both the Twins and Detroit, the game will be one of the events of the year in the country.
Twins
March 6, 2020
Nelson Cruz

Twins' roster splits as half the team catches flight to Dominican Republic

A handful of players quickly took their turns in the batting cage, and then were dismissed for an early afternoon flight to Santo Domingo to play Detroit on Saturday.
Twins
March 6, 2020
Twins prospect Royce Lewis signed autographs for fans on Feb. 21 in Fort Myers.

'For everyone's safety' Twins rethink fan interactions due to coronavirus

Twins players plan to sign baseballs in the clubhouse and hand them out to kids after workouts. They will also avoid high-fives and handshakes with teammates.
Twins
March 6, 2020
Twins center fielder Gilberto Celestino warms up for the team's spring training game against the Pirates on Feb. 29

Celestino continues to impress Twins with his outfield glove

Gilberto Celestino spent most of last season at Class A Cedar Rapids, so he has a ways to go before reaching the major leagues. That doesn't mean he can't flash some of the skills that make him a solid prospect.
Twins
March 6, 2020
Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz follows through on a single in the first inning of a spring training game Feb. 29

Cruz clubs third home run in five games, Twins tie Baltimore 3-3

Nelson Cruz blasted a long home run in his first plate appearance on Thursday, and singled in his next two at bats.
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