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If Byron Buxton can stay in uniform and sign autographs and make plays all summer, the Twins will win. — Jerry Holt, Star Tribune

Scoggins: Here are two things Twins need to do less often in 2023

March 29, 2023

Sonny Gray unwittingly became the most popular Twins player in uniform last week, a hero to many before even throwing his first pitch of the season. He did it by a pointed message to his bosses.

Reusse: 90 wins for Twins? Here's why that's not going to happen

March 30, 2023

Being at spring training can make a ballwriter giddy with optimism — and at least one colleague fell into that trap. But stuck watching from cold Minnesota, one can be more realistic.

Minnesota Twins manger Rocco Baldelli, talks with players Monday , Feb.20.2023 in Fort Myers, Fla. ] JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@startribune.com

Neal: Loss of dead weight means the Twins will win 90-plus games

March 28, 2023

After a busy offseason, the team has better players, top to bottom. Pitching and defense will be a strength this summer as the Twins contend in the American League.

Four of the key players for the 2023 National League season (clockwise from top left): Mets SP Justin Verlander, Dodgers 1B Freddie Freeman, Padres OF

National League power rankings: Can Mets thrive without Diaz?

March 28, 2023

With Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer at the top of the rotation, New York should have the key ingredient to a great season — but an injury to star closer Edwin Diaz isn't ideal.

Some of the best players on the best teams in the American League in 2023 (clockwise from top left): the Yankees’ Aaron Judge, the Blue Jays’ Alek

American League power rankings: Astros shine ... and where are Twins?

March 28, 2023

The defending World Series champions also have a power-laden batting order, including the addition of Jose Abreu, as they prepare to defend their title.

New defensive rules favor athletic ability — and knowing where you are

March 29, 2023

The Twins used assorted shifts, which are now illegal, more often than most other teams. During the off-season, adding players with first-rate defensive skills became a priority. New rules are a big reason why.

Banning shifts makes batters feel better. But will they really hit better?

March 28, 2023

New rules limiting where infielders can position themselves are being cheered by many players. But one former Twins star thinks the change could have more impact on their attitude than their statistics.

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March 27, 2023

Clock ticking as pitchers find ways to work around speed-up rules

Twins pitchers have been adjusting during spring training — and countering by finding some novel ways to buy a few extra seconds in their adjustment to one of MLB's new rules.

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March 24, 2023

Baseball's new look: Faster games, more action, killing 'dead time'

"Part of our job is to adapt to change, and to do it well," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. "That's never been more true than this year."

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March 30, 2023

Meet the 2023 Twins: A veteran mix of familiar faces, fresh talent

Two things needed after the struggles of last year: More experience and improved versatility. Combine that with the healthy return of several players and the result is a very different roster.

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March 30, 2023