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MLB American League Central preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis: The Twins were the class of the middling American League Central last year ...
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Quick Glance: MLB National League Central: Preview, Grades, and Analysis
- The National League Central is highly competitive, with no dominant team and at least four clubs believing they have a real shot to win.
- The St. Louis Cardinals have a solid core lineup, but their success will hinge on pitching. Some key season projections are included.
- The Chicago Cubs underwent a significant change with Craig Counsell and boast a deep pitching staff to compete in the weak division.
- The Cincinnati Reds are young and talented, but their rotation remains a question. They are expected to contend for top spots in the division. A look at their projections and odds is included.
How the Twins’ Pablo López became elite by adding a sweeper: The Twins wanted López to throw a sweeper after he arrived via trade. It took months of fine-tuning ...
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Spring training roundup: Niko Goodrum, Twins rally past Braves: Yoyner Fajardo hit a game-tying two-run single in the sixth inning, Niko Goodrum broke the tie ...
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Quick Glance: Spring Training Overview: Astros Dominate Mets with 6 Homeruns
- Alex Bregman delivered an impressive performance, hitting two homeruns for the Houston Astros and securing 6 RBIs to defeat the New York Mets 13-5.
- The Astros established an 8-1 lead after four innings and maintained control of the game.
- In other matches, the Tigers, Orioles, Pirates, Rays, Phillies, Nationals, and Athletics emerged victorious.
- The Red Sox, Yankees, and Giants were among the losing teams of the day, while games like Rangers vs. Royals and Cardinals vs. Nationals ended in a tie.
Twins’ payroll cuts, Anthony DeSclafani injury give Louie Varland his big chance: Trading for DeSclafani was meant to cheaply buy the Twins' rotation some time ...
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With Twins’ star trio healthy at same time, ‘the possibilities are almost endless’
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Rosenthal: After ALDS breakthrough, Twins’ Chris Paddack is taking the next step in his comeback
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Spring training roundup: Spencer Strider shines, Braves blank Twins: Ozzie Albies homered, Spencer Strider struck out nine batters over five innings and the host ...
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MLB News: Predicting Every Division Winner Ahead of Opening Day: The Baltimore Orioles, Minnesota Twins, Houston Astros, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs and Los ...
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2024 AL Central preview: The search for signs of life beyond Minnesota: The Twins needed only 87 wins to take the division title in 2023. The ceiling probably ...
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Starting pitcher depth takes form for Twins as Louie Varland, Anthony DeSclafani show off goods
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What the Minnesota Twins can teach you about managing money: As a middle-market MLB team, the Twins have a lot in common with the average person trying to spend ...
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Houston Astros: Hader, Pressly, Abreu give pen 3-headed monster: Conjuring illustrious relief trios such as the 1990 Reds' Nasty Boys, Houston's back-end ...
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Houston Astros: This lineup's secret? It can hit the hard stuff: Over the past three years, no AL team did more damage than Houston against four-seam fastballs ...
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KC Royals’ Cole Ragans gets opening day start: ‘One of the things you dream about’
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Was Dylan Cease to Padres a surprise? Not quite; Can the Rangers repeat as champs?
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2024 relief pitcher rankings: Stable closers are back in vogue: Milwaukee's Devin Williams gets the nod as this season's top reliever, with many MLB teams' ...
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Dodgers reunite with Kiké Hernández, trade Manuel Margot to Twins: The Dodgers and Hernández are in agreement on a one-year contract and Margot is headed to ...
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Free-agent utility man Kiké Hernández is down to four teams. Here’s how he’d fit with each
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Houston Astros: Jose Altuve agrees to five-year extension: Jose Altuve, a fixture of the Astros' golden era, will be sticking around after agreeing to a ...
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Quick Glance: Jose Altuve Extends Contract with Houston Astros
- Star second baseman Jose Altuve agrees to a five-year contract extension with the Astros.
- Altuve, an eight-time All-Star and 2017 American League MVP, will continue playing for the Astros.
- He has spent his entire 13-season career with the Astros and ranks first in several statistics in the team's history.
- Altuve has also excelled in the postseason, helping the Astros win two World Series and reach two others.
Joe Pohlad rules out Twins signing free agent pitchers Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell
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Twins’ Carlos Correa relished a chill, productive offseason after two wild winters
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What we learned from MLB’s schedule changes last year and what to watch for this season
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Twins erase six-run deficit before losing first Grapefruit League game of spring: Twins starter Bailey Ober had his fastball in high gear but wanted to work on ...
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Jose Altuve: Astros can weather veteran exits, contend again: The second baseman says title pursuit will be anchored by leadership from Alex Bregman ...
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New Twins reliever Jay Jackson thrived in 2023 with his premature baby on his mind
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Twins pitchers rely on four unsung heroes at spring training: With Twins pitchers outnumbering the rest of the positions combined, invitee catchers pull their ...
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Twins 2024 Opening Day roster projection: Who will make the cut?: The Twins play their first of 34 spring training games Friday against the University of ...
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Minnesota Twins 2024 top-20 prospects: Walker Jenkins, Brooks Lee lead the way: Jenkins is just starting out but shows star potential, while Lee could help the ...
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Twins exploring pitching, outfield additions as spring training starts up: There are still some big-name hitters available on the free agent market and the Twins ...
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Cardinals RHP Sonny Gray could miss Opening Day due to hamstring injury: Sonny Gray signed a three-year, $75 million contract with the Cardinals in November.
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How to describe Pablo López ahead of Year 2 with the Twins? Sucí.: Pablo López had a career year in his first season with the Twins and his teammates keep ...
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Why the Twins traded Jorge Polanco, who they got in return and what comes next: Polanco's exit opens second base for Edouard Julien now and Brooks Lee later ...
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Astros contracts: Can Houston keep stars from hitting free agency?: Now that Jose Altuve's contract is done, Houston must turn its attention to the likes of Alex ...
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Twins! Photos Of Brandy And Her Daughter Sy’Rai: The star, who just celebrated her birthday, has a special bond with her daughter: "We're like best ...
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Will new Orioles owners spend? Plus, next moves for Twins, Mariners post-Polanco trade
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Twins president Dave St. Peter on new one-year deal with Bally Sports North: Q&A: "We get it, we're not tone-deaf," St. Peter said about problems with the ...
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Carlos Correa enters Twins camp with a tweaked swing and confidence 2024 will be better
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Twins start spring training with strong national projections: Despite a quiet offseason, and the loss of two starting pitchers, the Twins are expected to be ...
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Hundreds of Twins fans congratulate Joe Mauer on Hall of Fame selection: Joe Mauer attended TwinsFest days after getting word he's headed to Cooperstown ...
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Explaining a stop-gap TV deal; MLB makes an example out of Billy Eppler: Plus: A two-time Cy Young Award winner hangs up his cleats.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger reunites with 'backstabbah' Danny DeVito in Super Bowl ad: Arnold Schwarzenegger calls Danny DeVito a 'backstabbah' in Super Bowl ...
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Quick Glance: Danny DeVito, Arnold Schwarzenegger reunite in State Farm Super Bowl commercial
- Danny DeVito and Arnold Schwarzenegger reunite in a long-anticipated meeting in the State Farm Super Bowl commercial.
- The commercial showcased their mutual support and decades-long friendship.
- Despite their age, DeVito and Schwarzenegger plan to work on a new project together.
- DeVito also mentioned that they had been working on a script before the director Ivan Reitman passed away.
Twins invite 19 non-roster players to camp, including prospect Brooks Lee: Daniel Duarte and Jordan Balazovic cleared waivers and will report to Fort Myers on ...
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred wants national streaming option for teams like the Twins
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What are the odds? A troubling Gophers football number (and more): How many games will P.J. Fleck's Gophers win next year? What are the chances the ...
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Joe Mauer elected to Baseball Hall of Hall of Fame on first ballot: Joe Mauer, a Twins legend made in Minnesota, joins an exclusive club as the third catcher ...
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Quick Glance: Joe Mauer Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
- Mauer cleared 76.1% of votes to receive the sport's highest honor
- He is only the third catcher ever to be elected on the first ballot
- Mauer is the fourth St. Paul native to reach baseball immortality
- He was a superior athlete, excelling in multiple sports
As franchise values rise, and family interests diversify, would Pohlads sell the Twins?
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Twins, Carlos Santana nearing deal, per source: Why Minnesota is interested in adding the veteran
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Former MLB All-Star Carlos Gómez Seeking Olympic Qualification in Cycling: The ex-Brewers speedster is switching gears.
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Houston Astros: Jeremy Peña makes adjustments to batting stance: Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña's batting stance looks decidedly different from the one he employed ...
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Dalton Shuffield's home run sends Twins to 5-3 spring training victory over Pirates
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Twins’ inactive offseason in danger of squandering last season’s momentum: After their first playoff series win in two decades, the Twins have done nothing this ...
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Five observations from Houston Astros spring training: As Astros players reported to spring training last week, the focus and determination to get back to the ...
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Bridge-year broadcast deals for Twins, Rangers, Guardians approved for 2024: A judge approved deals that would let the three clubs stay with the troubled ...
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Twins pitcher Louie Varland has unmatched work ethic whether a reliever or starting pitcher
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Twins trade Nick Gordon to Marlins for lefthanded reliever Steven Okert: Steven Okert posted a 4.45 ERA in 64 games with Miami during the 2023 season.
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Reports: Twins deal 2B Jorge Polanco to Mariners: The Seattle Mariners are acquiring second baseman Jorge Polanco from the Minnesota Twins in a trade ...
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What I’ll remember about Joe Mauer, Hall of Fame-worthy Twins star: From his origins as a prep star at Cretin-Derham Hall to his historic career with the Twins ...
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Jeff Brigham knows Pablo López well, but can Twins get him similar results?: As a free agent this offseason, reliever Jeff Brigham reached out to his former ...
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Details will tell us if Twins' deal to stay on Bally Sports is a disappointment
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Mauer's boyhood friends and mentors say he's 'the same old Joe': The former Twins star was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first try Tuesday ...
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Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer elected to Baseball Hall of Fame: Three of the most accomplished hitters of their generation received baseball’s highest ...
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Sports Illustrated covers that defined Houston: From UH swimmer Carin Cone in 1960 to Astros star Jose Altuve and Texans star J.J. Watt in 2017 ...
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Trading Jorge Polanco makes sense for the Twins. Here are seven reasons why.: In picking up four players from the Mariners, they are clearing the way for young ...
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Joe Mauer's journey to Baseball Hall of Fame doorstep one for St. Paul's ages: Twins great Joe Mauer could get a phone call Tuesday to join fellow St ...
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Twins' Royce Lewis appears ready for the next step to stardom: Royce Lewis' heroics over limited appearances in 2023 have raised expectations for what to ...
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Pinch hitting for Joe Mauer is one tough job : A first-ballot Hall of Fame baseball career is a hard act to follow. It's even harder to fill in for a bond ...
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At St. Paul's Nook, fans show love for Joe Mauer's Hall of Fame election: They say the longtime Twins star's new Cooperstown status serves an as inspiration ...
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Joe Mauer was also great at another sport: table tennis: The athleticism of Joe Mauer is a thing to behold. Former teammate Glen Perkins talks about one more ...
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Orioles observations on Ramón Urías’ case for a roster spot, Julio Teheran addition and more vs. Twins
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Drinking coffee can help you with your weight loss goals, the key is in the number of cups
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2024 second base rankings: Iron man Marcus Semien leads AL, depth rules NL: If you have the need for power AND speed, second base is the place ...
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Houston Astros manager Joe Espada sees Yordan Alvarez in 2 hole: Recent years have seen more teams slot their best hitters higher in the lineup ...
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Why did the Astros splurge on star closer Josh Hader?: The Astros boasted one of the best late-inning duos in baseball before giving Josh Hader a record contract ...
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Quick Glance: Astros' Decision to Sign Josh Hader After Speaking to Ryan Pressly: 'That's the Right Thing to Do'
- Houston's GM Dana Brown paused to talk to Pressly before pursuing Hader further.
- Interest in Hader formed in 72 hours, but could not intensify until the team was briefed on his possible demotion.
- Emphasized Pressly's importance to the organization and the decision to speak with him.
- Described Pressly as a 'true professional' and emphasized his readiness to welcome Hader into one of the best bullpens in baseball.
Edward Olivares makes good first impression, Pirates fall to Twins in first spring training game
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Houston Astros' Bryan Abreu tinkers with adding a changeup: Astros pitcher Bryan Abreu practiced a changeup this offseason. He has not thrown a changeup in the ...
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T-Pain's Wiscansin Fest returning to Milwaukee's Rave with Akon, Soulja Boy, 12 other acts
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Say ‘I love you this much’ with a 3-foot-long box of Twinkies: The Hostess Twinkies Valentine Gift Box with 18 of the iconic sponge cakes will only be sold at ...
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As a crossroads looms, Yordan Alvarez prepared to lead the Astros now and into the future
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Quick Glance: Yordan Alvarez: Astros Future and Leadership
- Yordan Alvarez, a top hitter, aims for further growth.
- Having won a World Series, Alvarez is set to lead the Astros.
- A new core group is crucial for the Astros' future, with Altuve and Alvarez at the forefront.
- Alvarez focuses on health and field flexibility for enhanced performance.
Is the Twins' TV mess prelude to major MLB broadcast changes?: A massive MLB television change could be right behind the settling of the Twins local broadcast ...
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