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Neal's 3-2 Pitch: Don't expect spring training to start on time
Usually at this time of year we are counting down the days to when pitchers and catchers report. But the end of the lockout is nowhere in sight.
Ron Gardenhire, Dan Gladden, Cesar Tovar elected to Twins Hall of Fame
Player, manager, broadcaster — the trio of inductees for 2022 epitomize versatility. Tovar has an especially unique distinction.
Reusse: Finally, 'Pepito' gets Hall of Fame recognition from Twins
Cesar Tovar's selection to the Twins' Hall of Fame may not register with many fans in the same way as Dan Gladden's. But it will bring special joy to a teenage baseball star in the Twin Cities.
Toby Gardenhire to manage St. Paul Saints for second season
The son of ex-Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has delivered three straight winning seasons in the minors, including a third-place finish with the Saints in 2021.
Twins open signing period by signing Acuna, younger brother of Braves All-Star
Bryan Acuna, 16, tops list of international players to agree to deals. His brother is Atlanta's Ronald Acuna Jr.
Neal: Announcement of MLB Hall of Fame voting carries less drama than it should
Writers who choose to disclose their ballots on websites and social media do injustices to the candidates, shoo-ins or not.
Almost a complete team: Kaat is 10th to have number retired by Twins
Jim Kaat will be honored by the Twins before a game in July against the White Sox, another team where he had great pitching success.
Name change in store for Twins' spring training home
The headquarters in Fort Myers, Fla., will revert to its original name, the Lee County Sports Complex, until a new corporate partner is found.
Minneapolis, St. Paul sports venues to require proof of vaccine or negative test
Fans attending indoor sports venues in the Twin Cities will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test in the previous 72 hours.
Yankees hire Rachel Balkovec as first woman to manage in minor leagues
Balkovec faced resistance when she first applied for strength and conditioning jobs in baseball. When she changed her first name on her résumé and applications to "Rae" from "Rachel," she started getting calls.
MLB lockout drags on over money issues, with no end in sight
It has been five weeks since the shutdown, and we're five weeks away from the start of spring training.
Minnesota's pro teams find new source of revenue with ad placement on uniforms
The Minnesota Timberwolves, Wild and Vikings all entered new agreements for jersey and helmet ad placements in 2021.
Reusse: Minnesota outdoor hockey, from Marvin to Motzko to Micheletti
Saturday's Winter Classic at Target Field will be the marquee event for the NHL.
Year of Minnesota sports are nearly history; 10 topics that stood out
To help you build optimism for 2022, Michael Rand lists 10 things from 2021 that kept us entertained.
Neal's 3-2 Pitch: COVID approaches, varying widely and wildly, leave the sports world open to threats
It's clear there's no consensus, and it's clear some leagues and leaders are doing far more than others to stay safe.
Souhan: Gifts Minnesota sports fans and athletes could use right now
More health, more support and, sure, more wins — it's a long list, but you dedicated Minnesota sports fans have been good this year. Happy Holidays to all of you.
Daktronics gets contract for new Target Field scoreboard, will be built in Redwood Falls
The Twins' new scoreboard is part of the most expensive update to the ballpark since it opened for the 2010 baseball season.
Souhan: Kaat's baseball life taking him to Cooperstown as time moves backwards
It took longer than many people would have liked, but former Twins pitcher Jim Kaat finally received the phone call that he thought might never come.
Reusse: 1970 Twins featured five Hall of Famers, zero luck
They also had the AL Cy Young Award winner, but that wasn't enough to prevent another sweep at the hands of the Orioles.
Twins shuffle coaching assignments, two coaches added to Baldelli's staff
Former Angels catcher Hank Conger and longtime minor-league pitching coach Luis Ramirez have been hired for 2022.