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Twins
January 29, 2021
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, left, speaks with President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey last July.

Souhan: Falvey values flexibility in players, contracts in reshaping Twins

In these unpredictable times, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey is always looking for the pieces to an ever-changing puzzle.
Twins
January 28, 2021
A snow covered Target Field was lit up by the scoreboard during Twinsfest in 2019.

TwinsFest soldiers on: 'No one felt good about just skipping a year'

The team's annual fundraising event will be entirely online on Saturday.
Twins
January 28, 2021
Ehire Adrianza played 311 games with the Twins over the past four seasons.

Ehire Adrianza thanked Twins fans in Instagram post before signing with Atlanta

The veteran utility player was with the team the past four seasons.
Randball
January 28, 2021
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred speaks during "A Celebration of Henry Louis Aaron," a memorial service celebrating the life and endurin

Why does MLB want to delay or shorten season again? Follow the money

Health reasons might be valid, but as usual that's not driving this story.
Sports
January 28, 2021
To La Velle E. Neal III from Uncle Pat: Being a columnist is easy, if you follow this advice

To La Velle E. Neal III from Uncle Pat: Being a columnist is easy, if you follow this advice

The longtime Twin Cities sports columnist has gathered more than a few tricks of the trade over the years, and the time has come to pass them on to the newest member of the fraternity.
Sports
January 27, 2021
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La Velle E. Neal III will become Star Tribune sports columnist

A reporter covering the Twins and baseball for more than two decades, Neal will take on a new opportunity. Star Tribune readers will see his columns starting in February.
Randball
January 27, 2021
Houston Astros Carlos Correa (1) was safe at second base as Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez walked with the ball in the ninth inning.

Andrelton Simmons: An extreme reaction (in the right direction for Twins)

The new Twins shortstop will improve their infield defense. Will that make a difference when it matters most?
Twins
January 26, 2021
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Twins adding four-time Gold Glove-winning shortstop Simmons

Bringing in Andrelton Simmons likely will send All-Star shortstop Jorge Polanco to second base, and make Luis Arraez a utilityman.
Twins
January 26, 2021
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Andrelton Simmons at a glance

The shortstop has won four Gold Gloves, in 2013, '14, '17 and '18.
Twins
January 25, 2021
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Ex-Twins Hunter, Cuddyer and Hawkins get first chance at Hall

The players need to get 5% of the Hall of Fame vote to remain eligible for election to Cooperstown.
Sports
January 23, 2021
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Souhan: Hank Aaron overcame hatred to reach historic heights

Hank Aaron, who dealt with hate mail and death threats, showed toughness and perseverance in his Hall of Fame career on and off the ballfields.
Sports
January 23, 2021
Atlanta Braves' Hank Aaron eyes the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta, Ga.,

Hank Aaron, Hall of Famer and legendary home run hitter, dies at 86

Hank Aaron, who faced down racism as he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball's home run king, hitting 755 homers and holding the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years, has died.
Sports
January 23, 2021
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Hank Aaron's Hall of Fame achievement went unappreciated for years

Self-promotion wasn't a part of slugger's game, but admirers tooted his horn loudly.
Twins
January 23, 2021
J.A. Happ signed a one-year contract worth $8 million with the Twins

New Twins starter Happ ready to step in, shore up rotation

The Twins, who stand to lose Rich Hill, Jake Odorizzi and Homer Bailey from last season's starting staff, welcome in J.A. Happ, who produced a 3.47 ERA last season.
Sports
January 22, 2021
FILE — Baseball legend Hank Aaron in New York on Feb. 23, 2011. Aaron, who faced down racism as he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball's home run king, h

40 years ago in Mankato: Hank Aaron has more on his mind than baseball

This story from the front page of the Star Tribune sports section on February 24, 1981, staff writer Jay Weiner spent time with Hank Aaron, who died Friday at the age of 86.
Twins
January 21, 2021
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Twins plan one-day, virtual TwinsFest for Jan. 30

The Twins will stage seven hours of online programming, much of it interactive, on Jan. 30, an effort to connect with their fans while Target Field remains off-limits.
Randball
January 21, 2021
New York Yankees starting pitcher J.A. Happ throwing to the Twins in the first inning. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com

Twins getting Happ is a boring move . . . the kind that wins titles

The Twins' one-year deal for left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ was met with a collective "meh" from a lot of fans, but it was necessary.
Twins
January 20, 2021
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Twins balance rotation by adding veteran lefty Happ

At 38, J.A. Happ represents a breed that once was more common on the Twins' roster: A veteran lefthander winding down a successful career.
Twins
January 20, 2021

New Twins pitcher J.A. Happ: A closer look

The 38-year-old has played for the Phillies (2007-10), Astros (2010-12), Blue Jays (2012-14, 2016-18), Mariners (2015), Pirates (2015) and Yankees (2018-20).
Twins
January 20, 2021
This screen grab from a Zoom call shows New York Mets general manager Jared Porter Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. Mets general manager Jared Porter sent graph

'A minefield.' Women in baseball media on working amid harassment

The firing of the New York Mets general manager Jared Porter after one month on the job brought strong responses about issues women face while trying to do their jobs.