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New Twins starter Happ ready to step in, shore up rotation

J.A. Happ signed a one-year contract worth $8 million with the Twins

The Twins, who stand to lose Rich Hill, Jake Odorizzi and Homer Bailey from last season's starting staff, welcome in J.A. Happ, who produced a 3.47 ERA last season.

  • Twins plan one-day, virtual TwinsFest for Jan. 30
  • Twins getting Happ is a boring move . . . the kind that wins titles
  • New Twins pitcher J.A. Happ: A closer look

Hank Aaron, Hall of Famer and legendary home run hitter, dies at 86

Hank Aaron eyes the flight of the ball after hitting his 715th career homer in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Atlanta, Ga., Monday night, A

Hank Aaron, who faced down racism as he eclipsed Babe Ruth as baseball's home run king, hitting 755 homers and holding the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years, has died.

  • 40 years ago in Mankato: Hank Aaron has more on his mind than baseball
  • Hank Aaron's Hall of Fame achievement went unappreciated for years
  • Timeline of Hank Aaron's life and career

40 years ago in Mankato: Hank Aaron has more on his mind than baseball

Hank Aaron spent most of a week in Minnesota in 1981, speaking at schools in Mankato and St. Paul. This portrait was shot in 2011.

This story from the front page of the Star Tribune sports section on February 24, 1981, staff writer Jay Weiner spent time with Hank Aaron, who died Friday at the age of 86.

  • Hank Aaron, Hall of Famer and legendary home run hitter, dies at 86

Hank Aaron's Hall of Fame achievement went unappreciated for years

Self-promotion wasn't a part of slugger's game, but admirers tooted his horn loudly.


Twins plan one-day, virtual TwinsFest for Jan. 30

The Twins will stage seven hours of online programming, much of it interactive, on Jan. 30, an effort to connect with their fans while Target Field remains off-limits.


Twins getting Happ is a boring move . . . the kind that wins titles

The Twins' one-year deal for left-handed pitcher J.A. Happ was met with a collective "meh" from a lot of fans, but it was necessary.


Twins balance rotation by adding veteran lefty Happ

At 38, J.A. Happ represents a breed that once was more common on the Twins' roster: A veteran lefthander winding down a successful career.


New Twins pitcher J.A. Happ: A closer look

The 38-year-old has played for the Phillies (2007-10), Astros (2010-12), Blue Jays (2012-14, 2016-18), Mariners (2015), Pirates (2015) and Yankees (2018-20).


'A minefield.' Women in baseball media on working amid harassment

The firing of the New York Mets general manager Jared Porter after one month on the job brought strong responses about issues women face while trying to do their jobs.


'I wasn't very good.' Younger Gardenhire knew baseball future wasn't playing

New St. Paul Saints manager Toby Gardenhire isn't sure if the Twins would have drafted him in 2005 if he wasn't the manager's son.


Twins minor league managers return after a season wiped out because of COVID-19

The streamlining of baseball's minor leagues cost Ray Smith his job after 26 years of managing the rookie-level Elizabethton Twins of the Appalachian League.


Toby Gardenhire will manage Twins' top affiliate, the St. Paul Saints

After being named the Class AAA manager in 2020, he watched as the minor league season was canceled.


Son of former Twins manager Tom Kelly dies at age 42

Tom Kelly Jr., the son of former Twins manager Tom Kelly, died Saturday in Scottsdale, Ariz., at age 42 while on a golf excursion with friends from St. Paul.


Reusse: The day Elvis died, that was just part of the story in Baltimore

August 16, 1977 might be remembered for the death of a rock and roll legend, but followers of the Minnesota Twins might remember there was more.


Minnesota teams pledged $40M for justice. Where is it going?

George Floyd's death spurred aggressive commitments of financial support and team involvement. Recipients sense a new desire from owners and athletes to create genuine relationships that go deeper than in the past.


How Minnesota pro teams are distributing $40 million in pledges to fight systemic racism

About $5 million donated In the wake of George Floyd's killing in May has been spent so far.


Teenage Venezuelan shortstop tops Twins' list of international free agents

Danny De Andrade and seven others set to join the Twins organization, although signings won't be official until players pass physicals.


Fred Roufs, president of Minnesota Baseball Association, dies

Roufs, 73, became the MBA president in May as amateur baseball was facing a shutdown due to the state's COVID-19 restrictions.


Two moves make it clear: Twins' top rival in 2021 is the White Sox

Cleveland traded Francisco Lindor. Chicago added high-priced closer Liam Hendriks. The 2021 race is on. What will the Twins do?


Sid Hartman wins two posthumous sportswriting awards

The legendary Star Tribune columnist was named Minnesota Sportswriter of the Year for 2020 and also given a lifetime achievement award by the Football Writers Association of America.


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