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Souhan: New Twins boss Joe Pohlad talks expectations and thick skin
"I grew up with it." That's what Joe Pohlad says of criticism. He hears it, on payroll and playoff losing streaks, but he doesn't let it drive him.
Slugging Abreu joins Astros team looking to repeat as champs
José Abreu has spent his entire nine-year MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, but Astros owner Jim Crane isn't worried about how the newly signed first baseman will fit in with his teammates in Houston.
MLBPA keeps Clark, extends executive director through 2027
The Major League Baseball Players Association has voted to extend the contract of executive director Tony Clark through 2027.
Joe Pohlad replacing his uncle, Jim Pohlad, as Twins' executive chair
Jim Pohlad will still represent the Minnesota Twins in league matters. Joe will run the Twins' daily business and baseball operations.
Neal: Twins engaging Correa on long-term contract but may not get answer for months
Agent Scott Boras likes to use leverage and play the slow game, meaning the Twins might spend all winter wondering if Carlos Correa will return to his shortstop position in Minnesota.
Bally app a boon for Wolves, Wild fans but Twins question looms
Twins President Dave St. Peter said of getting more fans access to the Twins on TV: "There isn't an issue that we're dealing with that's more important than that issue."
Buxton says he's been cleared to run, on path for spring training
Oft-injured Twins outfielder Byron Buxton, one of several players sporting new uniforms from the team's rebrand on Friday, said he's on "Cloud Nine" now that he can resume running.
Twins trade Urshela to Angels, acquire shortstop Farmer from Reds
Gio Urshela had a strong 2022 season but is slated to perhaps make more than $9 million next year. The Twins received a Class A pitching prospect in return.
Reusse: Even an old-time baseball guy could appreciate Twins' 'new era' revival
The music was loud and the uniform reveal splashy at the Mall of America. And, the columnist writes, the "Twin Cities" jersey definitely was neat.
Twins seek new look — with ties to past — in major uniform makeover
Saying the new look is "inspired by the past" and "built for the future" the Twins rolled out a baseball diamond shaped catwalk to unveil the fresh design. It's the first major overhaul of the team's uniform since 1987.
Byron Buxton goes after 'clowns' on social media over injury history
Some Twins fans got snarky when it was announced that Byron Buxton would be part of today's jersey reveal at the Mall of America — and the Twins outfielder was having none of it.
Urshela, Pagan are tender-day deadline decisions for Twins
Urshela had a strong season, but would get a big contract in arbitration. Pagan struggled mightily after being obtained from San Diego.
Twins add four top prospects to roster, shielding them from draft
Wary of losing some of their brightest prospects to next month's Rule 5 draft, the Twins added three minor league pitchers and a second baseman to their major league roster.
Twins sign outfielder Garlick to one-year deal
Righthanded hitter Kyle Garlick avoided arbitration for a contract worth $750,000.
Souhan: The one bit of baseball Twins' Sano never mastered
Miguel Sano was a great prospect, then a good hitter, then a pretty good weapon, and then he was gone. Here's why he never lived up to the expectations and plunged into mediocrity.
Twins reliever Stashak clears waivers, elects free agency
Cody Stashak, a 28-year-old righthander, pitched parts of the past four seasons in the major leagues.
Arraez wins American League's Silver Slugger for utility players
Luis Arraez became a Silver Slugger on Thursday, which is a little weird. Because the Twins' latest batting champion doesn't consider himself a slugger at all.
Twins have a Correa conundrum as baseball's free agency begins
The Carlos Correa conundrum is the necessary first domino that will dictate other off-season moves by the Twins, and if there really is mutual interest it might come down to one big choice.
Twins add Shomon as assistant hitting coach; promote Hassan, MacPhail
Derek Shomon was the hitting coach last season at Class AA Wichita and will be an assistant with the Twins next season.
Sano's 13 years with Twins come to an end with contract buyout
The Twins will pay Miguel Sano $2.7 million to let him out of his contract and declined options on two veteran starting pitchers who had disappointing 2022 seasons.