MLB and a 60-game season: How it might look for the Minnesota Twins
The MLB Players Association agreed Tuesday to report to Spring Training by July 1 to prepare for a 60-game season, which would start July 24. The Minnesota Twins would likely hold Spring Training at Target Field, with Covid-19 seeing a spike in Florida.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Twins' Nelson Cruz wins 2020 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award
The honors just keep piling up for Minnesota Twins Designated Hitter Nelson Cruz. Last month, he was named a finalist for the Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. Sunday night at the ESPYs, he was named the winner.
Minnesota Twins remove statue of former owner Calvin Griffith at Target Field over racist comments
The Minnesota Twins said Friday they have removed the statue of Calvin Griffith at Target Field.
Can college bats succeed for Twins over arms?
There were plenty of college arms available in the 2020 draft and plenty of Twins fans were clamoring for the Twins to go all in on college pitchers. Minnesota’s brain trust presumably believes that college bats have a better chance of succeeding than college arms. But is it so?
AP Source: Chance MLB won't play increases in money fight
The chance that there will be no Major League Baseball season increased substantially Monday when the commissioner's office told the players' association it will not proceed with a schedule unless the union waives its right to claim management violated a March agreement between the feuding sides.
What's next for the Minnesota Twins and undrafted players?
It has been an unprecedented year in so many ways already. That includes the sports world, and obviously it affected the 2020 MLB Draft this week. Instead of 40 rounds, there were just five rounds, and now things will get really interesting as teams can sign undrafted players.
Minnesota Twins select Alerick Soularie with No. 59 overall pick in MLB Draft
The Minnesota Twins took outfielder Alerick Soulariee, a power bat, with the No. 59 pick in the MLB Draft on Thursday.
Minnesota Gopher pitcher selected third overall in MLB draft
A Minnesota Gopher pitcher was selected third overall by the Miami Marlins in the Major League Baseball draft.
Minnesota Twins select Aaron Sabato with No. 27 overall pick
The Minnesota Twins selected University of North Carolina first basemen Aaron Sabato with their first-round pick.
2020 MLB Draft Day 2 Thread
After a night where the Minnesota Twins added yet another powerful bat to their farm system that is loaded with them, they look to add three more new young and exciting prospects into the Twins minor league ranks, with picks in the second, fourth and fifth rounds.
Minnesota Twins ownership group, Minnesota Vikings donate millions to racial justice efforts
The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday the Pohlad ownership family is donating $25 million to racial just issues in the wake of the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.
MLB's latest proposal to players includes 76-game season, expanded playoff system
MLB owners have proposed a 76-game season, an expanded playoff system for two years and 50 percent of prorated salary in the latest offer to the players' association in hopes of having a baseball season in 2020.
Twins award predictions in a 50-60 game season
What Minnesota Twins players will make the biggest impact on a 50-60 game season? Twins Daily takes a crack at predicting the team's Rookie of the Year, ace pitcher and MVP.
MLB players send proposal to owners for 114-game season
If Major League Baseball has any chance to have a condensed season starting in early July, the players’ association and owners will have to find a middle ground sometime this week.
Report: Minnesota Twins to pay minor league players through Aug. 31
According to multiple reports, the Twins are paying their minor league players a $400 per week stipend, and their full benefits, through Aug. 31. That’s around the time the minor league season is scheduled to end.
Minnesota Vikings, Twins & Timberwolves react to George Floyd's death
The Minnesota Twins, Vikings and Timberwolves all issued public statements on the officer-involved death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, where all three teams call home. Wolves coach Ryan Saunders also made a passionate call for change on Instagram.
How Taylor Rogers' slider, delivery and skill set makes him valuable for Twins
By now, the story of Taylor Rogers’ transformation from fringy lefty specialist to formidable relief ace is familiar to nearly all Twins fans.
Fox 9 airing Twins 1991 Game 7 World Series win over Braves Saturday morning
Want to relive the last time a Minnesota team won a world championship among the four major sports? You can do just that Saturday morning on Fox 9.
Will Rocco Baldelli manage the Twins differently in a shortened season?
Rocco Baldelli took home the AL Manager of the Year in his first year at the helm of the Minnesota Twins. Now, his managerial skills might be tested even more as Major League Baseball adjusts to a shortened season.