1. Twins Lack Clutch Hits in Chilly Opener, Fall to Tigers

    Quick, someone reassure Aaron Hicks: He might have a 20-year career, and it’s possible he will never face a pitcher as tough as the one he drew for his first at-bat in the big leagues...

    Jack Scheifly Written by Jack Scheifly about 1 month ago 2 reads 0 comments

  2. Aaron Hicks: Predicting the Minnesota Twins Top Prospect's Stats for 2013

    The Minnesota Twins don't have a lot to look forward to in 2013. Their pitching rotation, one of the worst in baseball a year ago, does not seem to have improved...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 1 month ago 3,286 reads 2 comments

  3. Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer on Opener: 'Just Couldn't Get It Done'

    Catcher Joe Mauer batted second and went 2 for 4 with a double in the Twins ' 4-2 season-opening loss Monday, April 1, to the Detroit Tigers . Here is Mauer .....

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  4. Minnesota Twins: 10 Questions for the 2013 MLB Season

    When the first pitch of the Minnesota Twins ' 2013 season is thrown at Target Field on April 1, there will be plenty of questions that need to be answered between now and the end of September...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 1 month ago 1,895 reads 3 comments

  5. Minnesota Twins: The Story of Pitcher Jeff Schoenbachler, a 2004 Draft Pick

    This season, the Minnesota Twins will rely on a couple of key contributors from the 2004 draft who are each entering the prime of their career. Trevor Plouffe (No...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 2,686 reads 2 comments

  6. Minnesota Twins: Why Twins Fans Should Stop Whining About a Cold Opening Day

    In 2010, the Minnesota Twins introduced Major League Baseball to Target Field . The new stadium replaced the dump that was the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome as the home for the franchise...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 1 month ago 1,322 reads 3 comments

  7. After Poor Spring, Burnett Sent Down to Rochester

    Righthander Alex Burnett paid the price for his poor spring, as the Twins optioned him to Class AAA Rochester to work out some kinks Wednesday. Burnett spent most of 2011 and all of 2012 with the Twins...

    Jack Scheifly Written by Jack Scheifly about 1 month ago 73 reads 0 comments

  8. Twins Worth $578M on Forbes' List of Most Valuable MLB Teams

    The Minnesota Twins now are worth an estimated $578 million, according to Forbes magazine's annual MLB franchise valuations. That's up 13 percent from $510 million last year, the first time the figure had ever topped half a billion dollars...

    Jack Scheifly Written by Jack Scheifly about 1 month ago 84 reads 0 comments

  9. Twins Name Vance Worley as Opening Day Starter

    Would-be Opening Day starter Scott Diamond is beginning the season on the disabled list with an elbow injury, so the Twins announced that Vance Worley will get the Game 1 assignment...

    Zach Moretti Written by Zach Moretti about 1 month ago 68 reads 0 comments

  10. Why Trevor Plouffe Is Going to Have a Big Season for the Minnesota Twins in 2013

    During his time as a member of the Minnesota Twins ’ Triple-A affiliate in Rochester, N.Y., Trevor Plouffe earned the nickname “Babe Plouffe...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,929 reads 4 comments

  11. Breaking Down the Minnesota Twins Opening Day Roster

    Only a couple days left of praying to the baseball gods that Target Field isn’t in the middle of a blizzard on Monday afternoon, Twins fans! Monday the Twins open up the ...

    Collin Kottke Written by Collin Kottke about 1 month ago 2,315 reads 4 comments

  12. Minnesota Twins: Wilkin Ramirez is slugging his way into a job

    FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Wilkin Ramirez train keeps a rollin' with Minneapolis the logical destination. The Twins ' slugging spring training invitee strengthened his grip on a reserve ...

    Ilario Huober Written by Ilario Huober about 1 month ago 108 reads 0 comments

  13. Pelfrey Makes Progress, Peaking at Right Time

    Righthander Mike Pelfrey had the type of outing Monday that every starter wants to have during the last week of spring training. He had good stuff, and everything was down and on the corners...

    Jack Scheifly Written by Jack Scheifly about 1 month ago 1,037 reads 0 comments

  14. Joe Mauer Supports Naming of Aaron Hicks as Starting Center Fielder

    Joe Mauer showed no hesitation or surprise whatsoever when informed Aaron Hicks had officially won the job as Twins starting center fielder. “I’ve been real impressed with him,” Mauer said Sunday afternoon...

    Jack Scheifly Written by Jack Scheifly about 1 month ago 16 reads 0 comments

  15. Twins Send WBC Hero Samuel Deduno to Minors

    Samuel Deduno starred for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, beating the United States and Puerto Rico in back-to-back starts, the latter of which won the tournament championship...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 1 month ago 47 reads 0 comments

  16. Minnesota Twins: Why Their Pitching Staff Is Doomed Without Drew Butera

    The Minnesota Twins made a move that will shake the team's foundation to the core Monday morning when LaVelle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reported that they optioned catcher Drew Butera to Triple-A Rochester...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 1 month ago 1,680 reads 17 comments

  17. Drew Butera Optioned to Rochester

    The Twins have optioned catcher Drew Butera to Class AAA Rochester and will start the season with two catchers on the major league roster. The club also has reassigned Matt Clement, Ray Olmedo, Brandon Boggs and Dan Rohlfing to minor league camp...

    Zachary Petersel Written by Zachary Petersel about 1 month ago 60 reads 0 comments

  18. Aaron Hicks Named Center Fielder

    It's not a surprise, but it's official. Aaron Hicks was told by manager Ron Gardenhire on Sunday that he will be the starting center fielder and leadoff hitter for the 2013 Twins...

    Jonathan Williams Written by Jonathan Williams about 1 month ago 28 reads 0 comments

  19. Minnesota Twins Name Aaron Hicks as Starting Center Fielder

    The Minnesota Twins have named prospect Aaron Hicks as their starting center fielder for Opening Day, according to the St. Paul Pioneer Press ' Mike Berardino, who tweeted this Sunday afternoon: Aaron Hicks wins cf job, gardy confirms...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 1 month ago 1,789 reads 0 comments

  20. Recap: Minnesota vs. Toronto

    Joe Mauer went 2-for-3 with a three run homer and six RBI to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 14-5 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 1 month ago 35 reads 0 comments

  21. Twins Samuel Deduno out with Groin Injury

    PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Samuel Deduno's wild ride has taken a detour. The Twins right-hander has been pushed back from his scheduled start Sunday, March 24, due to minor tightness in his groin...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 1 month ago 45 reads 0 comments

  22. Let Gardenhire Go? THAT Would Be Lame

    The Twins , they do things differently. One veteran player still can’t believe that the team essentially fired bench coach Scott Ulger and hitting coach Joe Vavra at the end of last season ...

    Benjamin Zweiman Written by Benjamin Zweiman about 1 month ago 14 reads 1 comments

  23. Minnesota Twins: 5 Best WBC Performances by Twins Players

    The World Baseball Classic was a great alternative to spring training baseball for many Twins players this March. There was a wide variety of Twins in the tournament, from stars (Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer ) to prospects (J...

    Tyler Essig Written by Tyler Essig about 1 month ago 759 reads 0 comments

  24. Minnesota Twins: 9 Prospects That the Twins Can Build Around

    Since their renaissance in 2001, the Minnesota Twins have relied heavily on their minor league system. 2001 was the year the Twins went from AL Central doormat to perennial contenders...

    Chris Schad Written by Chris Schad about 1 month ago 3,073 reads 3 comments

  25. Twins Rained Out but Plouffe Gets His Work in

    Rain began falling just before the scheduled first pitch on Wednesday, then wouldn’t stop. So the Twins ’ game against Tampa Bay was rained out. If it only had been scheduled for the afternoon, when it was dry...

    Jack Scheifly Written by Jack Scheifly about 1 month ago 26 reads 0 comments