MINNESOTA TWINS

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Amid Bally Sports news, Twins believe games will be aired as scheduled in 2023

Bloomberg reported this week the sports network is nearing bankruptcy

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Joe Mauer laughs with Texas Rangers catcher Chris Gimenez before batting during a baseball game Aug. 13, 2015, at Target Field in Minneapolis.

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Joe Mauer elected to Twins Hall of Fame. Is Cooperstown next?

Former catcher and 2009 AL MVP is the 38th member of the team’s hall

January 27, 2023 04:40 PM

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Twins acquire outfielder Michael A. Taylor for pair of minor leaguers

Taylor is the second outfielder the Twins have added this offseason; free agent Joey Gallo, another Gold Glover, was acquired in December.

January 23, 2023 11:00 PM

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Pablo Lopez adds depth, but Twins eye 5-man rotation

The right-hander acquired Friday in the Luis Arraez trade is expected to pitch at or near the top of the rotation.

January 22, 2023 06:27 PM

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Teresa and Jake Mauer, parents of Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, beam with pride as their son is introduced at the Metrodome in Minneapolis on April 5, 2004.

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Jake Mauer, progenitor of St. Paul baseball royalty, has died

The father of former Twins great Joe Mauer died from heart complications at age 66

January 20, 2023 03:48 PM

By John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota Twins hitter Luis Arraez (2) reacts to a ball from Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Drew Steckenrider in the ninth inning of the Twins home opener at Target Field in Minneapolis on April 8, 2022.

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Twins trade Luis Arraez to Miami

Marlins send starting pitcher Pablo Lopez, two prospects to Minnesota for the reigning AL batting champion

January 20, 2023 03:28 PM

By John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press

American League first baseman Luis Arraez of the Minnesota Twins during batting practice July 18, 2022, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

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Twins agree to terms with all arb-eligible players except Luis Arraez

Minnesota and Chris Paddack agree to 3-year extension

January 14, 2023 01:40 PM

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa runs home to score against the Los Angeles Angels on Sept. 25, 2022, at Target Field in Minneapolis.

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With Carlos Correa back in Minnesota, what’s next for Twins this offseason?

Shortstop and catcher can be taken off the to-do list, but pitching and outfield help still needed

January 12, 2023 06:30 PM

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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John Shipley: Why didn’t Carlos Correa’s ankle spook the Twins?

Correa had two mammoth deals fall apart because of an MRI on his right ankle.

January 11, 2023 08:57 PM

By John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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After roller-coaster ride through free agency, Carlos Correa thrilled to be back with Twins

Correa agreed to a 6-year, $200 million deal — which can grow to $270 million over 10 years — with the Twins.

January 11, 2023 07:08 PM

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press

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John Shipley: Kill the fatted calf. Welcome back, Carlos Correa

He left here in search of the giant, long-term major league contract and is returning for a contract a little less giant and a little less long.

January 10, 2023 09:33 PM

By John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press

MLB: New York Yankees at Minnesota Twins

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The Twins player happiest about Carlos Correa’s return? It might just be Byron Buxton

Correa and Buxton have been linked since the two were drafted first and second overall in the 2012 draft — Correa to the Houston Astros and Buxton to the Twins.

January 10, 2023 08:03 PM

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Carlos Correa spring training March 27, 2022

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UPDATED: Carlos Correa back with Twins for $200M

The "pending a physical" qualifier could be significant. On 2 occasions, Correa was thought to be a signature away from massive contracts with the Mets and Giants.

January 10, 2023 01:36 PM

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press