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Twins
April 1, 2021
Ripening with age: Twins again supplement roster with experienced free agents

Ripening with age: Twins again supplement roster with experienced free agents

The Twins appear to be a team edging toward another transition, but aiming to stay in contention with the help of a few targeted veterans, while their top prospects surge toward Target Field.
Twins
April 1, 2021
Minnesota Twins' Josh Donaldson watches his two-run home run during the second inning of the team's spring training baseball game against the Boston R

Five keys to the Twins' success in 2021

What to watch for as the 2021 season gets underway today in Milwaukee
Twins
April 1, 2021
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Reusse, Souhan, Scoggins, Neal: Columnists make their Twins predictions

This is a winning Twins team. Maybe even a division-winning team again. Postseason ... let's wait and see on that.
Twins
April 1, 2021
Kevin Morgan will be in a major league dugout on Opening Day for the first time Thursday.

Twins promote Kevin Morgan to major league coaching staff

The 51-year-old Morgan was the team's minor league field coordinator last season. He'll be manager Rocco Baldelli's assistant in the dugout.
Twins
April 1, 2021
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Neal: Twins' top players need revival after dismal spring training

Miguel Sano, Max Kepler, Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco have not been at their best lately. The challenge for 2021 is for them to recapture their form, health and consistency.
Twins
March 31, 2021

Series preview: Twins at Milwaukee

The Twins are starting the season against a National League team for the first time, and they won't have a DH in the Opening Day lineup for the first time since 1973.
Twins
March 31, 2021

Here's what you need to know about Twins' Opening Day in Milwaukee

It's Kenta Maeda vs. Brewers righthander Brandon Woodruff in the lid-lifter.
Twins
March 31, 2021

Age is but a number for these experienced Twins

The Twins will again have one of the oldest teams in MLB in 2021.
Twins
March 31, 2021

Twins' 2021 Opening Day roster

A closer look at this year's Twins.
Twins
March 31, 2021
Derek Falvey backs development unique to each player.

Year 5 under Falvey, Twins keep breaking norms to develop talent

Using the 40-man roster, revamping minor-league operations and employees with new job titles and responsibilities are a big part of what Derek Falvey has brought to the Twins.
Twins
March 31, 2021
AL Central managers (clockwise from top left): Tony Larussa of the White Sox, Rocco Baldelli of the Twins, Terry Francona of Cleveland, Mike Matheny o

AL Central packed with star power, but lots of it is in the dugouts

The World Series champion might not come out of the American League Central this season, but no one will beat the division for managerial star power.
Sports
March 31, 2021
A small group of fans were at the Xcel Energy Center to cheer on the Stillwater girls’ hockey team in the Class 2A tournament last week.

Going to a game? Get the apps, leave your bags and keep your distance

Efforts to create a safe, healthy and hospitable environment for fans has been in the works for nearly a year. So what should you know before heading to the stadium?
Twins
March 31, 2021
Twins pitcher Matt Shoemaker.

Shoemaker secures No. 4 spot in Twins rotation

Kenta Maeda will start at Milwaukee on Thursday before Jose Berrios and Michael Pineda round out that series. Shoemaker will start at Detroit on April 5.
Twins
March 30, 2021
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli talks to players before a spring training game against the Braves on March 22 in Fort Myers

Souhan: Twins build camaraderie, despite the masks and social distancing

Developing relationships and even holding meetings gets complicated for teams in the COVID era, and players and executives reacquaint themselves with simple pleasures such as the sound of fans returning to the ballpark.
Twins
March 30, 2021
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Scoggins: Will Twins bullpen makeover work? We'll know quickly

Going to the bullpen, now the most common exercise in modern baseball, will have fresh drama for the Twins this spring.
Twins
March 30, 2021
Matt Shoemaker will be the No. 4 starter in the Twins rotation as the season begins.

Twins get only one hit, finish spring training with tie vs. Pirates

The everyday lineup started the game, which went only seven innings. Matt Shoemaker and Randy Dobnak had solid pitching outings.
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March 30, 2021
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La Velle E. Neal III's MLB Power Rankings

Yankees, Dodgers look like the best in class in their respective leagues.
Sports
March 30, 2021
Podcast: FSN becomes Bally Sports North. The impact and ongoing streaming battle

Podcast: FSN becomes Bally Sports North. The impact and ongoing streaming battle

What will change about the viewing experience? What about games within the games — including the potential for sports wagering if it becomes legal in Minnesota?
Twins
March 29, 2021
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jhoan Duran.

Reusse: Time for Twins to develop young pitchers instead of acquiring old ones

The Twins have made a habit of bringing in older pitchers to fill out their rotation, and it's time for them to commit to a different tactic.
Twins
March 29, 2021
Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick (30) posed for a portrait on Photo Day during Spring Training. ] JEFF WHEELER • jeff.wheeler@startribune.com

Garlick provides spring surprise by making Twins' Opening Day roster

Caleb Thielbar beat out Derek Law and Brandon Waddell for the last pitching spot.