Reporter | Minnesota Twins and MLB

Phil Miller has covered the Twins for the Star Tribune since 2013. Previously, he covered the University of Minnesota football team, and from 2007-09, he covered the Twins for the Pioneer Press.

A native of Pekin, Ill., Miller attended the University of Utah, and worked for 26 years at The Salt Lake Tribune, spending five years as assistant sports editor, and later as a reporter covering communities, college football and basketball, and the NBA's Utah Jazz.


Twins demoting strikeout-prone Wallner to St. Paul

Outfielder Matt Wallner was being counted on after a successful rookie season, but has struck out in more than two-thirds of his at-bats so far in 2024.


Varland rocked again in Twins loss, says he's 'letting the team down'

Twins pitcher Louie Varland has yielded almost one earned run per inning in three starts, with the latest bad outing in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Orioles.


Who replaces Correa at short? Twins splitting time with Castro, Farmer.

Kyle Farmer got the start at shortstop Monday after Willi Castro was in the field over the weekend. It's a situation manager Rocco Baldelli spent the winter thinking about.


Bullpen fails, fielding falters as Twins blow lead in Detroit

The Twins took a 3-0 lead into the eighth inning. But weak defensive plays and the Tigers' offense combined to create a four-run rally by Detroit.


Twins get Thielbar back, but send Alcala down to Class AAA St. Paul

After missing all of spring training because of a nagging hamstring strain, Caleb Thielbar rejoined the team but gave up three runs against the Tigers in his first relief appearance Sunday.


Twins slide aside mistakes, injuries to sweep Tigers in doubleheader

Starter Joe Ryan was dominant with a career-high 12 strikeouts in Game 1 but needed extra innings for the win. In Game 2, Simeon Woods Richardson looked like a bona fide big leaguer.


Correa goes on injured list as Twins shake up roster

The Twins made a flurry of moves before Saturday's doubleheader in Detroit, with three players being added to the roster.


Duran nearing sooner-than-expected return from injury for Twins

Twins closer Jhoan Duran traveled with the team to Detroit, a good sign considering manager Rocco Baldelli said they were eyeing a May return when Duran was first injured.


Carlos Correa injured as Twins fall to Tigers

The veteran shortstop left the 8-2 loss because of a oblique strain and could be IL-bound.


Twins-Tigers delayed by rain, will start at 6:45 p.m.

The teams are scheduled to start a four-game series in Comerica Park.