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Blake Snell could be a Carlos Correa sequel for the Twins

StarTribune.com (Jim Souhan) — The Cy Young winner needs a team, and the Twins pitching staff suddenly needs a boost.
  • New: 8 hr 30 min ago

Twins' Byron Buxton scratched from spring training game with back tightness, still hits in batting cage

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale, Phil Miller) — It was a precautionary move after Buxton dove for a ball in a defensive drill. The Twins are off Tuesday, and manager Rocco Baldelli says there is a chance Buxton is back in the lineup Wednesday.
  • New: 10 hr 26 min ago

Carlos Correa, Ryan Jeffers homer in Twins win over Boston Red Sox

StarTribune.com (Star Tribune staff) — Carlos Correa, Ryan Jeffers hit home runs in Twins 5-2 win over Boston Red Sox Monday in Fort Myers
  • 12 hr 18 min ago

Twins closer Jhoan Duran to start season on injured list; starter Anthony DeSclafani likely out for season

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — The Twins may have lost a member of the starting rotation for the entire year, and they'll be without two key members of their bullpen, including closer Jhoan Duran, to begin the season.
  • 13 hr 51 min ago

Ohtani and Yamamoto are unbelievable in any language. Japanese has several words for them

StarTribune.com (STEPHEN WADE) — If you're a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers' billion-dollar duo of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, you might want to learn a couple of Japanese adjectives.
  • 14 hr 2 min ago

$510 Dodgers jerseys and $150 caps. Behold the price of being an Ohtani fan in Japan

StarTribune.com (STEPHEN WADE) — Mai Fukuo was gift-shopping for a friend. Hideki Chiba was in the same sports store in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo looking for something for his father-in-law.
  • 15 hr 38 min ago

Ohtani to begin throwing program soon. Roberts hints Dodgers star might play in the field

StarTribune.com (STEPHEN WADE) — Shohei Ohtani may be more than just a designated hitter this season, after all.
  • 19 hr 58 min ago
  • Hits: 1

After slow start to spring, Twins reliever Josh Staumont seeing velocity tick up

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — The Twins, who are encouraging Josh Staumont to throw his slider more often, are hoping the surgery will help him look like he did earlier his career when he was one of the toughest relievers in...
  • 22 hr 16 min ago

Luck of the Irish: Twins' Brooks Lee enjoys big day in his special cap

StarTribune.com (Phil Miller) — Brooks Lee, the Twins' top infield prospect, "felt really good" after homering in the team's spring training loss Sunday. "It's nice to finally get one out of the yard."
  • 1 day 9 hr ago

Brooks Lee homers, triples in Twins' spring training loss to Toronto Blue Jays

StarTribune.com (Phil Miller) — Brooks Lee, who's expected to start the season with Class AAA St. Paul, continued to impress for the Twins, who lost 9-4 to the Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla.
  • 1 day 11 hr ago
  • Hits: 1

Joey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue Jays

StarTribune.com (PAT GRAHAM) — Joey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of his hometown Toronto Blue Jays.
  • 1 day 11 hr ago

Twins' Byron Buxton flashes leather with diving catch in center field

StarTribune.com (Phil Miller) — Byron Buxton wasn't trying to take any chances with his health, but his instincts took over as he backed up Pablo López, who gave up four runs to the Rays.
  • 2 days ago
  • Hits: 1

Prospects lead Twins to 6-5 Grapefruit League victory over Rays

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale, Phil Miller) — Jake Rucker, Misael Urbina, Keoni Cavaco and Brian O'Keefe each singled during a three-run eighth-inning rally
  • 2 days ago
  • Hits: 2

Twins' Royce Lewis entering season with rookie mindset

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — Royce Lewis gave the Twins a big boost last year with 15 home runs, but the third baseman is not taking anything for granted as he looks for his first full season in the major leagues.
  • 3 days ago
  • Hits: 4

Alex Kirilloff, Christian Vázquez homer in Twins spring training loss to Boston Red Sox

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — The Twins offense came alive with a five-run sixth inning against their Fort Myers rivals.
  • 3 days ago
  • Hits: 2

Twins prospect Walker Jenkins has tools to be great, both now and in the future

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — Twins prospect and outfielder Walker Jenkins is off to an impressive start after being drafted fifth-overall by Minnesota in 2023.
  • 3 days ago
  • Hits: 2

Hard-throwing teens draw scouts, scholarships. More and more, they may also need Tommy John surgery

StarTribune.com (DAVID BRANDT) — Most teenagers celebrate their high school graduation with friends, family and maybe a party.
  • 3 days ago
  • Hits: 4

Baseball superstar Ohtani and his wife arrive in South Korea for Dodgers-Padres MLB opener

StarTribune.com (HYUNG-JIN KIM) — Shohei Ohtani and his wife arrived in South Korea with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates on Friday ahead of their season-opening games with the San Diego Padres next week.
  • 4 days ago
  • Hits: 3

Twins are a power-hitting team, but base-stealing could be valuable this year given past success

StarTribune.com (Phil Miller) — The Twins are on track for their best base stealing season in over a decade, with their best stealer eager to get back at it.
  • 4 days ago
  • Hits: 3

Twins get glimpse of Santana at lead-off spot

StarTribune.com (Star Tribune staff, Bobby Nightengale) — Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Carlos Santana is one of the primary candidates to bat lead-off this year.
  • 4 days ago
  • Hits: 3
Blog Articles

Blake Snell could be a Carlos Correa sequel for the Twins

StarTribune.com (Jim Souhan) — The Cy Young winner needs a team, and the Twins pitching staff suddenly needs a boost.
  • New: 8 hr 30 min ago

Twins' Byron Buxton scratched from spring training game with back tightness, still hits in batting cage

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale, Phil Miller) — It was a precautionary move after Buxton dove for a ball in a defensive drill. The Twins are off Tuesday, and manager Rocco Baldelli says there is a chance Buxton is back in the lineup Wednesday.
  • New: 10 hr 26 min ago

Carlos Correa, Ryan Jeffers homer in Twins win over Boston Red Sox

StarTribune.com (Star Tribune staff) — Carlos Correa, Ryan Jeffers hit home runs in Twins 5-2 win over Boston Red Sox Monday in Fort Myers
  • 12 hr 18 min ago

Twins closer Jhoan Duran to start season on injured list; starter Anthony DeSclafani likely out for season

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — The Twins may have lost a member of the starting rotation for the entire year, and they'll be without two key members of their bullpen, including closer Jhoan Duran, to begin the season.
  • 13 hr 51 min ago

Ohtani and Yamamoto are unbelievable in any language. Japanese has several words for them

StarTribune.com (STEPHEN WADE) — If you're a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers' billion-dollar duo of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, you might want to learn a couple of Japanese adjectives.
  • 14 hr 2 min ago

$510 Dodgers jerseys and $150 caps. Behold the price of being an Ohtani fan in Japan

StarTribune.com (STEPHEN WADE) — Mai Fukuo was gift-shopping for a friend. Hideki Chiba was in the same sports store in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo looking for something for his father-in-law.
  • 15 hr 38 min ago

Ohtani to begin throwing program soon. Roberts hints Dodgers star might play in the field

StarTribune.com (STEPHEN WADE) — Shohei Ohtani may be more than just a designated hitter this season, after all.
  • 19 hr 58 min ago
  • Hits: 1

After slow start to spring, Twins reliever Josh Staumont seeing velocity tick up

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — The Twins, who are encouraging Josh Staumont to throw his slider more often, are hoping the surgery will help him look like he did earlier his career when he was one of the toughest relievers in...
  • 22 hr 16 min ago

Luck of the Irish: Twins' Brooks Lee enjoys big day in his special cap

StarTribune.com (Phil Miller) — Brooks Lee, the Twins' top infield prospect, "felt really good" after homering in the team's spring training loss Sunday. "It's nice to finally get one out of the yard."
  • 1 day 9 hr ago

Brooks Lee homers, triples in Twins' spring training loss to Toronto Blue Jays

StarTribune.com (Phil Miller) — Brooks Lee, who's expected to start the season with Class AAA St. Paul, continued to impress for the Twins, who lost 9-4 to the Blue Jays in Dunedin, Fla.
  • 1 day 11 hr ago
  • Hits: 1

Joey Votto homers on 1st pitch in 1st spring training game with hometown Toronto Blue Jays

StarTribune.com (PAT GRAHAM) — Joey Votto sure knows how to make an instant impression, going deep on the first pitch he faced as a member of his hometown Toronto Blue Jays.
  • 1 day 11 hr ago

Twins' Byron Buxton flashes leather with diving catch in center field

StarTribune.com (Phil Miller) — Byron Buxton wasn't trying to take any chances with his health, but his instincts took over as he backed up Pablo López, who gave up four runs to the Rays.
  • 2 days ago
  • Hits: 1

Prospects lead Twins to 6-5 Grapefruit League victory over Rays

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale, Phil Miller) — Jake Rucker, Misael Urbina, Keoni Cavaco and Brian O'Keefe each singled during a three-run eighth-inning rally
  • 2 days ago
  • Hits: 2

Twins' Royce Lewis entering season with rookie mindset

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — Royce Lewis gave the Twins a big boost last year with 15 home runs, but the third baseman is not taking anything for granted as he looks for his first full season in the major leagues.
  • 3 days ago
  • Hits: 4

Alex Kirilloff, Christian Vázquez homer in Twins spring training loss to Boston Red Sox

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — The Twins offense came alive with a five-run sixth inning against their Fort Myers rivals.
  • 3 days ago
  • Hits: 2

Twins prospect Walker Jenkins has tools to be great, both now and in the future

StarTribune.com (Bobby Nightengale) — Twins prospect and outfielder Walker Jenkins is off to an impressive start after being drafted fifth-overall by Minnesota in 2023.
  • 3 days ago
  • Hits: 2

Hard-throwing teens draw scouts, scholarships. More and more, they may also need Tommy John surgery

StarTribune.com (DAVID BRANDT) — Most teenagers celebrate their high school graduation with friends, family and maybe a party.
  • 3 days ago
  • Hits: 4

Baseball superstar Ohtani and his wife arrive in South Korea for Dodgers-Padres MLB opener

StarTribune.com (HYUNG-JIN KIM) — Shohei Ohtani and his wife arrived in South Korea with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates on Friday ahead of their season-opening games with the San Diego Padres next week.
  • 4 days ago
  • Hits: 3

Twins are a power-hitting team, but base-stealing could be valuable this year given past success

StarTribune.com (Phil Miller) — The Twins are on track for their best base stealing season in over a decade, with their best stealer eager to get back at it.
  • 4 days ago
  • Hits: 3

Twins get glimpse of Santana at lead-off spot

StarTribune.com (Star Tribune staff, Bobby Nightengale) — Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Carlos Santana is one of the primary candidates to bat lead-off this year.
  • 4 days ago
  • Hits: 3