Twins' Top Draft Pick In '08 Now Takes Over Center Field
Unlike the NFL or the NBA, No. 1 draft choices in Major League Baseball often spend years in the minors before getting a shot at the majors.
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Unlike the NFL or the NBA, No. 1 draft choices in Major League Baseball often spend years in the minors before getting a shot at the majors.
The Minnesota Twins employ a field of dreams coaching staff.
Trevor Plouffe played most of his minor league games at shortstop. There were stints at first base, second base and in the outfield, too.
Kyle Gibson just looks like a major league pitcher.
Vance Worley managed to become a fan favorite in Philadelphia despite pitching on a staff that included Roy Halladay, Cliff Lee and Cole Hamels.
For a long stretch in Fort Meyers, the big question was: "Will the Twins ever beat the Yankees in the playoffs?" From six divisional titles in nine years to back-to-back last-place finishes – what has happened to the Twins?
The Minnesota Twins are being patient with Rich Harden, who is trying to win a job on the team after missing a season because of shoulder surgery.
Chris Parmelee spent the past two seasons shuttling back and forth between the big leagues and the minors.
First baseman Justin Morneau arrived in Minnesota Twins camp Friday, three years removed from his first concussion, seven years away from his MVP season and entering the final year of his contract.
The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Rafael Perez to a minor league contract with an invite to major league camp.
Scott Diamond was the only Minnesota Twins starter who pitched well enough last season to retain his spot in the rotation for this year.
Terry Ryan stepped to the podium for a preseason address to the local media and looked across the room at Glen Perkins seated at one of the tables.
The Minnesota Twins have remade their rotation after a rough time on the mound. They'll have at least three new guys in the five-man group.
Pop quiz, Twins Blog readers! How many games are there in a full Major League Baseball season?
Minnesota Twins pitcher Anthony Swarzak has two cracked ribs, the freak result of some ill-fated horseplay during a gathering with teammates last month.
