TWINS
Twins manager's era begins with efficient new workout format
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The first noticeable change for the Minnesota Twins under new manager Rocco Baldelli came on the first day of workouts for pitchers and catchers. There…
Read MoreTwins’ Buxton turns frustration into motivation and muscle
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Byron Buxton hasn’t forgotten his extended, unexpected stay in the minor leagues last summer. The inconsistent Twins center fielder is eager to show the experience made him…
Read MoreJoe Mauer to have his No. 7 retired by Twins
The Minnesota Twins will be retiring Joe Mauer’s number. The Twins announced Wednesday they will honor Mauer by retiring his No. 7 during a pre-game celebration for a yet to…
Read MoreBrewers rental Schoop, agrees to 1-year, $7.5 million deal with Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Second baseman Jonathan Schoop and the Twins agreed to a $7.5 million, one-year contract on Thursday, another step in an offseason remake of Minnesota’s infield. Schoop’s deal…
Read MoreFor Joe Mauer, being from Minnesota means this isn’t goodbye
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Yes, the narrative of Joe Mauer’s career was missing a championship chapter. That plotline stalled for a few years while the star was set back by injuries.…
Read MoreTwins fire Molitor, eye new manager to ‘grow a young team’
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Two years ago, the Minnesota Twins made Derek Falvey their chief baseball officer with the precondition that Paul Molitor remain as manager. Molitor presided over a playoff…
Read MoreAs Mauer mulls retirement, Twins bound for big roster change
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The final afternoon of the regular season for the Minnesota Twins was filled with cheers, chills and even a few tears as a lively crowd at Target…
Read MoreWATCH: Minnesota fans give standing ovation as hometown hero Joe Mauer comes out in catching gear for likely final time with Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Mauer isn’t sure if Sunday marked the end of his time with the Minnesota Twins. Just in case, though, the regular season finale turned into a…
Read MoreNothing like a walkoff, grandslam in extras for a Twins win
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brian Dozier wrapped up a wild back-and-forth finish with the game-winning grand slam for Minnesota. After 3½ months of setbacks and slumps, the Twins finally have some…
Read MoreLaMarre's single lifts Twins in 16-inning, Puerto Rican marathon
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ryan LaMarre started this series as Minnesota’s extra player. He got the Twins a split in extra innings, and gave Eddie Rosario a memory he’ll…
Read More