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Strong fielding has been a core component of the Minnesota Twins franchise since the franchise formerly known as the Washington Senators arrived in the Twin Cities. There were holes in last year’s defense, which must be resolved for the 2024 campaign.

MLB changed multiple rules last season that were expected to help teams to be more active on the bases. Bigger bases and limiting pitcher throw-overs saw the number of stolen bases rise. In 2023, there were 1.4 stolen bases per game in 1.8 attempts. In 2022, there was an average of 1.0 stolen bas...

Over 7000 people are expected to attend the Twins' home opener of the Grapefruit League season versus the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1 PM (noon CT) today. Unfortunately, you're not one of them. �� Fortunately, I am. �� So follow along and live vicariously through me as I covered the Twins 5-3 win over t...

12:15 PM ET Lineups were posted in the clubhouse as we arrived. The opener is often stacked with regulars, and today is no exception. The opener is often your best chance in the first several weeks to see a lineup somewhat akin to what you may see at Target Field. Otherwise, a lot of the time is ...

Max Kepler was part of the Twins' 2009 international signing class.

On Tuesday, Twins owner Joe Pohlad told WCCO radio that the payroll would not increase significantly from its current state other than potentially in a small (inexpensive) move. Would ownership consider signing one of the big four free agents remaining (Bellinger, Chapman, Montgomery, Snell) for ...

FORT MYERS, FLA. — The word struck Max Kepler like a fastball to the ribs. He raised his eyebrows, made a face and theatrically gestured with his head toward new teammate Carlos Santana, standing two lockers away. But when the laughs died down, Kepler acknowledged his new status in the Twins clubhouse, and even used the dreaded "o" word. "Yeah, I'm old, I guess — in terms of my stint with this ...

With Rob Manfred and Jeff Passan making MLB expansion news hot right now. it's fun to ponder: If there were an expansion draft tomorrow, whom would the Minnesota Twins protect from it?

The longtime Twins infielder was traded to the Seattle Mariners on Jan. 29.

If you thought this offseason was depressing, wait until next year.