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Twins
April 4
Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack can't throw out Milwaukee's William Contreras on an infield single during the first inning Wednesday.

Paddack battles through emotions in first start in nearly 2 years

Twins righthander Chris Paddack made his first MLB start since May 2022, in Wednesday's win. "I just went out there and enjoyed the moment, enjoyed the game," he said.
Twins
April 4
Ryan Jeffers, right, was greeted by teammate Willi Castro after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning Wednesday in Milwaukee.

Turning on the power: Jeffers' three-run homer sends Twins past Brewers

Ryan Jeffers highlighted a five-run inning with his home run, which gave the Twins a winning road trip heading into today's home opener.
Twins
April 3
The Twins' Pablo López delivered a pitch last Thursday during the season opener at Kansas City.

Guardians lead the American League in runs scored entering series with Twins

It's the home opener for the Twins on Thursday afternoon, with Pablo López on the mound.
Twins
April 3
Twins announcer Dick Bremer receives the lifetime achievement honor at the Twins Diamond Awards at the Armory in Minneapolis in January. He is now ser

Neal: Bremer adjusting after Twins make change in TV booth

After 40 years of Dick Bremer broadcasting Twins games, management decided to make a change in the TV booth. That has led to a very different spring for Bremer.
Twins
April 3
Byron Buxton almost was run down by one of the racing sausages during the Twins' loss to Milwaukee on Tuesday afternoon.

Often-injured Buxton almost taken down — by a racing bratwurst

The between-innings sausage race in Milwaukee almost claimed Twins center fielder Byron Buxton as a victim on Tuesday afternoon. Here's how it looked.
Twins
April 3
Twins starting pitcher Louie Varland throws during the first inning against the Brewers on Tuesday in Milwaukee.

Cold bats, Varland's struggles send Twins to 3-2 loss in Milwaukee

The Twins managed three hits, none against the Brewers' bullpen, and Louie Varland's return to the starting rotation was not impressive.
Twins
April 2
Louie Varland during spring training with the Twins.

Varland starting, Kepler back in lineup as Twins face Brewers

It's the home opener for the Brewers, who swept the Mets in New York over the weekend. Max Kepler is back in right field and batting cleanup.
Twins
April 1
Walker Jenkins is only 19 years old, but already is the top prospect in the Twins' minor league system.

Ranked: Who are the Twins' top 10 minor league prospects?

The list is headed by the Twins' two most recent first-round draft picks and bolstered by players at all levels of the minors. Three are still teenagers.
Twins
April 1
Flags fly in front of American Family Field before a baseball game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Mets Monday, April 3, 2023, in Milwa

Twins, Brewers bring hot starts to early season Border Battle

The Twins will get an early look at Jackson Chourio of the Brewers, the major leagues' youngest player who has a huge contract to boot.
Twins
April 1
Marlins pitcher Max Meyer delivers during the first inning of a game against the Pirates on July 23, 2022, in Pittsburgh. The former Gophers standout

Former Gophers pitcher Max Meyer returns to major league mound with Marlins on Monday

The righthander had Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2022 and missed all of 2023.
Sports
April 1
Electrician Bill Barnes makes repairs in a concourse at Target Field. “Year after year, we try to get more energy efficient,” said Dave Horsman, T

Grow lights and 1,000 kegs. Target Field gets ready for home opener

For weeks, dozens of workers have at the ballpark doing all the necessary to get ready for Thursday's Twins home opener. Here are some of the challenges they face.
Twins
April 1
Twins pitcher Bailey Ober looks to the scoreboard after giving up a three-run home run to the Royals' Salvador Perez during the first inning Sunday. I

Royals smash Twins 11-0 in worst start of Ober's career

Bailey Ober surrendered eight runs in 1⅓ innings, with three home runs included in the nine hits he yielded to 14 Kansas City batters.
Twins
March 31
Twins infielders Carlos Correa and Edouard Julien talk during Saturday's game at Kansas City. While Correa is one of baseball's highest-paid players,

Twins' least experienced players get a salary bump

New feature in players' collective bargaining agreement aims to better compensate players who don't have seniority.
Twins
March 30
The St. Paul Saints stood for the national anthem before their home opener in 2021. On Saturday, they played their 2024 home opener at CHS Field.

Saints club three home runs, beat Columbus in season opener

Alex Isola and Yoner Fajardo hit three-run blasts, and David Festa pitched three shutout innings.
Sports
March 30
Minnesota Vikings running back Kene Nwangwu (26) scores in on a 99 yard kickoff return in the third quater , in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Nov. 2

Neal: New NFL rules prioritize less danger, more excitement

In the same week, the NFL sought to revive kickoff returns and took another type of tackle out of the game over injury concerns.
Twins
March 30
Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis.

Twins put Royce Lewis on injured list, call up Austin Martin

Lewis has a right quad strain that will sideline him at least a month.
Twins
March 30
Reliever Brock Stewart and center fielder Byron Buxton celebrate after the Twins secured a 5-1 victory Saturday at Kansas City.

Christian Vázquez comes through late on defense, offense in Twins' 5-1 win at Kansas City

Christian Vázquez nabbed Bobby Witt Jr. on an eighth-inning steal attempt and hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning as the Twins beat the Royals.
Twins
March 30
Twins pitcher Anthony DeSclafani threw for the team in February, but he won't appear in a regular-season game for the team in 2024, or possibly ever.

Twins righthander DeSclafani has season-ending arm surgery

The veteran will hit free agency in October without ever having pitched for the Twins.
Twins
March 29
Royce Lewis' right quad seized up on him as he headed to third base on Carlos Correa’s double during the Twins' Opening Day victory at Kansas City.

Twins likely pondering options after Royce Lewis injury

The third baseman suffered a quad injury on Opening Day that could sideline him.
Twins
March 29
Twins left fielder Willi Castro waits in the outfield during the eighth inning of Thursday's game at Kansas City. Castro started in left field and pla

Twins manager Baldelli gives Buxton, Jeffers top spots in order to start season

Jeffers was delighted in the confidence shown by his manager before an Opening Day victory.