Twins Blog: He's Baaaaack!

Twins Territory exploded Tuesday night with news that Torii Hunter and his mega-watt smile were returning to the team. The long-rumored and long-anticipated move was celebrated by many fans who see Hunter as a leader on and off the field, and a reminder of brighter seasons from the past. However, the announcement was also met with frustration and criticism. He's almost 40 years old, an 18-year veteran and not the same player he was when he left the club seven years ago.

• Dec 3, 2014

Twins Bring Back Torii Hunter On 1-Year Deal

The Minnesota Twins made it official on Wednesday, announcing they've signed free agent outfielder Torii Hunter to a one-year contract worth $10.5 million.

• Dec 3, 2014

Torii Hunter Agrees To $10.5M Deal With Twins

Torii Hunter is coming back to the place it all began. Hunter agreed to a $10.5 million, one-year contract to return to the Minnesota Twins, a person with knowledge of the agreement told WCCO's Mike Max. A five-time All-Star outfielder who turns 40 in July, Hunter became a star with the Twins from 1997-07 before signing a $90 million, five-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels. He then signed a $26 million, two-year deal with Detroit.

• Dec 2, 2014

Twins Hire Butch Davis From Orioles Organization

The Minnesota Twins have filled out their field staff by hiring Butch Davis as first base coach. Davis spent the last 20 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles organization.

• Dec 1, 2014

Twins Hire Former Rays Pitching Coach Neil Allen

The Minnesota Twins have announced three more assistants for new manager Paul Molitor, adding pitching coach Neil Allen, bullpen coach Eddie Guardado and bench coach Joe Vavra. Allen was the pitching coach for the Tampa Bay Rays for the last four seasons. He's the only hire for Molitor's staff so far from outside the organization.

• Nov 25, 2014

Willingham Retires After 11 Big League Seasons

Josh Willingham is retiring after 11 major league seasons, agent Matt Sosnick said Monday.

• Nov 24, 2014

Twins Hire Glynn, Hernandez For Coaching Staff

The Minnesota Twins have hired third base coach Gene Glynn and assistant hitting coach Rudy Hernandez. The Twins announced their one-year contracts Wednesday. Glynn managed the team's Triple-A affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings, the last three seasons. The 58-year-old Glynn is a native of Waseca, Minnesota, who was also considered for the manager job that went to Paul Molitor.

• Nov 12, 2014

Twins Minor Leaguer Draws 50-Game Drug Suspension

A minor league player in the Minnesota Twins' organization has been suspended for 50 games without pay after a positive test for a banned stimulant. Catcher Alex Real was suspended Tuesday by the commissioner's office. The 21-year-old Real was drafted by the Twins in June.

• Nov 11, 2014

Twins Blog: A New Look On The Field

• Nov 10, 2014

Twins Keep Tom Brunansky As Hitting Coach

The Minnesota Twins coaching staff under new manager Paul Molitor will have at least one holdover: hitting coach Tom Brunansky. The Twins made the announcement Thursday that Brunansky would return on a one-year contract.

• Nov 6, 2014

Top 5 Best MLB Players Who Are Now AL Managers

Paul Molitor was recently selected as the Minnesota Twins' new manager after Ron Gardenhire's departure, and he may be the finest ball player that has ever led the team. Molitor was World Series MVP while with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1993. He's also a seven-time All Star and has won four Silver Slugger Award.

• Nov 5, 2014

Twins Make It Official: Paul Molitor Is Next Manager

The Minnesota Twins made it official Monday afternoon, naming Paul Molitor the 13th manager in the history of the organization. Molitor will be introduced as the team's new manager at a news conference at 10 a.m. Tuesday.

• Nov 3, 2014

Twins On Verge Of Naming Paul Molitor New Manager

The Minnesota Twins are on the verge of announcing that Paul Molitor will be the team's next manager.

• Nov 1, 2014

Twins Decline $3.6M Option On Reliever Burton

The Minnesota Twins have declined their $3.6 million option for 2015 on reliever Jared Burton, who gets a $200,000 buyout and becomes eligible for free agency after the World Series. The 33-year-old had a stellar 2012 season for the Twins, posting a 2.18 ERA in 64 appearances with an opponent batting average of .186.

• Oct 22, 2014

Hughes Picked As MVP, Pitcher Of Year For Twins

Phil Hughes has been named most valuable player and pitcher of the year for the Minnesota Twins in 2014. Hughes set a major league record for strikeout-to-walk ratio and posted a 3.52 ERA in 32 starts, his first season with the Twins.

• Oct 16, 2014

5 Reasons To Be Excited About The Minnesota Wild This Season

Even though it's the middle of October and snow isn't on the ground (yet), hockey season is officially here. In Minnesota, the Wild is off to a 2-0 start and has yet to allow a goal, shutting out Colorado 5-0 in its home opener and then going to Colorado last Saturday and winning 3-0.

• Oct 15, 2014

Will Twins' New Manager Hire Be Internal?

It was hard to imagine the Minnesota Twins parting ways with manager Ron Gardenhire. But four losing seasons have cost him his job, even though the talent pool of his ball-club is well below the standards expected to compete.

• Sep 29, 2014

Minnesota Twins Fans Have Mixed Feelings On Gardenhire's Firing

While some fans say firing Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is long overdue, others say they feel torn by loyalty to a manager they genuinely liked as a person. In the past few seasons, as the losses mounted, Gardenhire was most memorable for his fiery exits. But many fans still remember the winning years and the always winning personality.

• Sep 29, 2014

Gardenhire Hopes To Return, Despite 90-Loss Season

Another 90-loss season for the Minnesota Twins has left the status of the coaching staff in question.

• Sep 28, 2014

Twins Fall 3-0 To Division Champion Tigers

David Price pitched Detroit to its fourth straight AL Central title with the type of performance the Tigers acquired him for, taking a shutout into the eighth inning of a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday that wrapped up the division on the regular season's final day.

• Sep 28, 2014