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FILE PHOTO: Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Matt Shoemaker delivers a pitch.

Shoemaker signs 1-year, $2 million deal with Twins

Minnesota Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey, left, listens as first overall MLB draft pick Royce Lewis, addresses the media between a double-header with the Twins and Cleveland Indians, Saturday, June 17, 2017, in Minneapolis.

Royce Lewis, Trevor Larnach among invitees to Twins Spring Training

Twins announce revised Spring Training schedule, health and safety protocols

MLB announces more details on St. Paul Saints Triple-A debut as Twins affiliate

On Friday, Major League Baseball has announced that the St. Paul Saints will join the Triple-A East League in the Midwest Division, marking their first year in Minor League Baseball...

Cruz returning to Twins: 'Retirement is not on my mind'

After re-upping with the Minnesota Twins for what will be his 17th major league season, Nelson Cruz clearly was not ready to entertain the idea of a farewell tour...

FILE: Minnesota Twins Nelson Cruz, center, smiles in the dugout after the Twins clinched the AL Central championship during the tenth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Reds won 5-3.

Twins acquire pitcher Shaun Anderson from Giants

The Minnesota Twins added another boost to their pitching staff Thursday trading for Giants right-handed pitcher Shaun Anderson...

Sources: Twins to sign former White Sox closer Alex Colomé

Sources confirmed to KSTP Sports on Wednesday that former Chicago White Sox closer Alex Colomé had agreed to a one-year deal with the Twins that includes a mutual option for 2022 ...

Limited number of fans allowed in Hammond Stadium during Twins spring training

On Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins announced the club has received approval from Major League Baseball and Lee County, Florida officials to welcome a limited number of fans to Hammond Stadium for the 2021 spring training season...

In this March 12, 2020, file photo, baseball fans look through a fence at Hammond Stadium after a game between the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles was canceled, in Fort Myers, Fla.

Former Twins and Saints coach Wayne 'Twig' Terwilliger dies

The Minnesota Twins stated the team's "thoughts are with the family and friends" of Terwilliger. Meanwhile, the St. Paul Saints said he "was a mentor to many, a friend to all, and a great man."...

Twins re-sign designated hitter Nelson Cruz

Designated Hitter Nelson Cruz is re-joining the Minnesota Twins, agreeing to a one-year deal late Tuesday night...

Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins Nelson Cruz, center, smiles in the dugout after the Twins clinched the AL Central championship with the Chicago White Sox's loss during the tenth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Minneapolis. The Reds won 5-3.

MLB to start on time after players reject delay

Major League Baseball will proceed with an on-time start to spring training and the season after players rejected a plan Monday night to delay reporting by a more than a month ...

In this July 24, 2020, file photo, empty seats are viewed in Busch Stadium as St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty throws in the first inning baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in St. Louis. Major League Baseball players rejected a proposal to delay the start of spring training and the season due to the coronavirus pandemic, vowing Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, to report under the original schedule.

Twins finalize $10.5M, 1-year deal with SS Andrelton Simmons

The Minnesota Twins have finalized an $10.5 million, one-year contract with shortstop Andrelton Simmons...

FILE - In this Wednesday, March 4, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Andrelton Simmons throws the ball against the Seattle Mariners during the second inning of a spring training baseball game in Tempe, Ariz. The Minnesota Twins and shortstop Andrelton Simmons have agreed to a $10.5 million, one-year contract, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

Q&A: Twins GM Thad Levine on Happ addition, other potential moves, and more

Twins senior vice president and general manager Thad Levine caught up with our Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson about myriad topics...

Twins senior VP and GM Thad Levine talks to KSTP Sports, via Zoom.

Twins to sign shortstop Andrelton Simmons to one-year deal

According to the sources, the deal will be one year and worth $10.5 Million. The Twins had been in on a number of shortstops, including Marcus Semien who signed earlier Tuesday night with the Toronto Blue Jays. The Twins quickly pivoted to the four-time gold glove winner Simmons ...

Minnesota Twins plan to host virtual TwinsFest for 2021

The celebration will feature Q&A sessions, skills demonstrations and more. The event will be free and will take place on the club's social media platforms ...

Reports: Twins agree to deal with free agent starter J.A. Happ

The Twins have a verbal agreement with free agent starter J.A. Happ, per multiple national reports. It's a 1-year deal worth $8M...

According to ESPN, the Twins have reached a verbal agreement with free agent starter J.A. Happ. The contract will become official after he passes a physical.

Twins announce 2021 minor league staff; Toby Gardenhire to manage St. Paul Saints

Toby Gardenhire, the son of former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, will manage the St. Paul Saints in the team's first year as the Twins' Triple-A affiliate ...

Twins add reliever Hansel Robles

The Minnesota Twins announced that they have signed right-handed relief pitcher Hansel Robles to a one-year contract through the 2021 season...

FILE - In this Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2019 file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Hansel Robles throws during the ninth inning of the team's baseball game against the New York Yankees in New York. The Minnesota Twins have signed right-handed reliever Hansel Robles to a $2 million, one-year deal. The Twins announced the signing Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020.

Source: Twins interested in free agent Marcus Semien

A source with direct knowledge tells our Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson that the Twins have shown interest in free agent shortstop Marcus Semien. However, an offer has not been made...

The Twins have inquired about free agent SS Marcus Semien per our Darren 'Doogie' Wolfson.

Q&A: All-Star free agent reliever Brad Hand has thought about playing for hometown Twins

2008 Chaska high school graduate Brad Hand has turned into one of the best relievers in the American League. Now a free agent, we asked him if he's thought about landing with the Twins...

Free agent Brad Hand talks to KSTP Sports from his home in Florida, via Zoom.

Q&A: George Tsamis on Saints-Twins partnership and his run as manager

George Tsamis has spent 18 years as the St. Paul Saints manager. But with the Twins coming aboard as the Triple-A affiliate, they will bring in their own skipper. We talked to George...

George Tsamis spent 18 years as Saints manager. But with the partnership now with the Twins, they have their own AAA manager. So he will be looking for an opportunity elsewhere.

Twins invite St. Paul Saints, 3 other teams to become minor league affiliates

A release from the Twins said the affiliation would begin with the 2021 season ...

Former Twins reliever Matt Wisler signs with Giants

Right-hander Matt Wisler agreed to a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants.He became a free agent last week when the Minnesota Twins failed to offer him a contract for next year...

The Twins nontendered Matt Wisler, but had interest in bringing him back. However, he's off to the Giants.

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