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Reusse: Modern baseball devoid of any of the game's past charm
A despondent baseball lifer looks at the modern game and the people in charge of it and shakes his head at the product being produced.
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Twins claim reliever Ian Hamilton off waivers from Phillies
The 25-year-old pitched last season for the Chicago White Sox, but has been waived twice since then.
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Souhan: If Twins didn't reward drug cheaters, would that really be better?
Should the Twins stop signing players who have been caught using performance enhancing drugs? That would be an admirable stand — and also get the entire front office fired.
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Twins trade LaMonte Wade to Giants for pitcher Shaun Anderson
One day after signing Alex Colome to handle a lot of eighth- and ninth-inning assignments, the Twins traded for Giants righthander Shaun Anderson, who figures to inherit a lot of seventh and eighth innings.
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Bullpen makeover: Twins reach deal with former Sox closer Colome
Alex Colome had an 0.81 ERA and 12 saves for the White Sox in 2020 and had 47 saves for Tampa Bay in 2017. The Twins are still looking for more bullpen help.
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Frozen roster heats up: Offseason patience serves Twins
For an investment of roughly $40 million, and a commitment of zero beyond this season, the Twins addressed every weakness they had targeted.
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Twins plan for spring training games with 2,400 fans in Fort Myers
Hammond Stadium will be at 28 percent capacity, with approval from MLB and Lee County.
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Wayne Terwilliger, who coached for Twins and St. Paul Saints, dies at 95
"Twig" was the first base coach for the Twins when they won World Series titles in 1987 and 1991.
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Yes, there's now a bobblehead of Tom Kelly wearing Zubaz, smoking a cigar
The iconic photo of former the former Twins manager loading a ball into a pitching machine for batting practice has morphed into a bobblehead.
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It's hard to imagine the Twins' lineup without Nelson Cruz
It was becoming increasingly likely that the Twins would need to think about life without Cruz. But now that won't be an issue going into the 2021 season.
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Souhan: Simmons, Buxton will improve Twins by leaps and dives
When Byron Buxton and Andrelton Simmons are on the field together, every ball hit anywhere near them will become an object of suspense and entertainment.
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Cruz returning to Twins, agrees to deal with team for 2021
After two strong seasons in Minnesota, 40-year-old Nelson Cruz won't get the two-year contract he wanted after hitting 57 home runs in two seasons with the Twins.
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Simmons says depression, suicidal thoughts caused him to leave Angels last season
As millions continue struggling emotionally with the pandemic, new Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons shared why he opted out during the final week of the 2020 season.
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Podcast: Who is the best center to pair with Wild rookie star Kaprizov?
In the long-term, can the Wild find the right type of center to consistently bring out the best in Russian rookie Kirill Kaprizov?
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Signing Andrelton Simmons has Twins playing infield roulette
Jorge Polanco will move to second, and Luis Arraez will take over Marwin Gonzalez's utility role as the Twins pick up a Gold Glove-winning shortstop.
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Twins haven't given up on re-signing Odorizzi
Righthander Jake Odorizzi, as well as DH Nelson Cruz, remain on the Twins' radar, manager Rocco Baldelli said.
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Reusse: Gardenhire said 'I'm done' but he's found lots to do
Ron Gardenhire announced his retirement Sept. 19, eight games before the end of the Tigers season. He might be done managing baseball but he won't be far from a diamond.
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In 2021, Donaldson isn't looking for a rerun of 2020 with Twins
Though he appreciated the Twins' division title last season, Josh Donaldson is in search of more from himself and the offense.
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Safe at home? Twins start mapping out plans for return of fans
When it comes to plans for making Target Field safe for fans this season, the Twins only have to look to their partners in St. Paul.
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Eddie Rosario gets one-year, $8 million deal with Cleveland
The 29-year-old left fielder played the past six seasons for the Twins.
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- Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch
- García and Carter hit back-to-back homers and Rangers beat Mariners 5-1
- Xander Bogaerts has season-high 3 hits, Padres beat Rockies 5-2
- Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
- Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3
- Twins' Castro hits birthday homer, lifts Minnesota to 6-3 win over White Sox
- Alec Marsh and 4 relievers combined for a 6-hitter as the Royals beat the Blue Jays 3-2
- Michael Harris II hits an RBI double in the 10th inning to lift Braves past Marlins 4-3
- Santiago Espinal has 3 RBIs, Fernando Cruz pitches out of another jam and Reds beat Phillies 7-4
- Aaron Judge homers 1 pitch after Joe Boyle is called for a balk as Yanks top A's 7-3
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