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On “Joe Mauer Day” In Minnesota, Twins Announce They Will Retire Mauer’s Number

Mauer announced his retirement at the end of the 2018 season

December 18, 2018

TJ Nelson,

ST. PAUL, MN — Gov. Mark Dayton has proclaimed today, December 18, 2018, as “Joe Mauer Day” in Minnesota. The Minnesota Twins have announced that they are retiring Mauer’s uniform number, No. 7. That will happen during a pregame celebration sometime during the 2019 season. Mauer announced his retirement at the end of the 2018 season. The St. Paul native played…

Twins Fire Paul Molitor As Manager

Minnesota finished the season with a 78-84 record after making the wild card round last season.

October 2, 2018

Site Staff,

MINNEAPOLIS – The Minnesota Twins are moving in a different direction as they fired Paul Molitor on Tuesday. Minnesota finished the season with a 78-84 record after making the wild card round last season. Molitor was named the American League manager of the year in 2017 and finished with a 305-343 record in his four seasons as manager. Categories: Community,…

Brian Dozier Traded to Los Angeles Dodgers

Dozier was traded for infielder Logan Forsythe and two minor league players.

July 31, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier has been traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal was done shortly before the Major League Baseball’s non-waiver deadline. Dozier was traded for infielder Logan Forsythe and two minor league players. Dozier is the fifth player the Twins traded in the last five days, signaling a shift in their focus…

Joe Mauer Hosts Third Annual ‘Mauer and Friends Kids Classic’

Twins Manager Paul Molitor and Minnesota Wild Winger Zach Parise were also in attendance

June 22, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — Joe Mauer hosted his third annual ‘Mauer and Friends Kids Classic’ at Target Field Friday afternoon. The event included a fundraising luncheon, a game of catch on the field with Mauer, and a Q&A session. The Twins first baseman was also accompanied by other local sports figures, including Paul Molitor and Zach Parise. All proceeds from the…

Romero Wins MLB Debut as Twins Shutout Blue Jays

Romero struck out five in first game with the Twins.

May 2, 2018

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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) — Fernando Romero’s major league debut for Minnesota carried the extra weight of a Twins team that won only once in its previous 12 games. No pressure, kid. Well, he sure didn’t appear to feel any. Romero kept Toronto scoreless while pitching into the sixth inning, giving the Twins a badly needed boost in a 4-0 victory…

Mauer Continuing to be a Leader for Young Twins Squad

Joe Mauer is entering his 15th season with the Minnesota Twins.

March 12, 2018

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FORT MYERS, Fla. — The Minnesota Twins continue to welcome in new faces to this years squad. A familiar face still remains in first baseman Joe Mauer. The 34-year-old is gearing up for this 15th season with his hometown Twins. For the eighth time in his career, Mauer hit above .300 last year leading Minnesota back to the postseason. Joe says…

Minnesota Twins Trek to Fargo for the Annual Winter Caravan

The Twins have made the caravan a tradition for the last 58 years

January 24, 2018

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FARGO, N.D. —The Minnesota Twins have been plenty busy this offseason visiting more than 40 communities within Twins’ Territoty. The team has made this a tradition for the last 58 years as a part of its annual winter caravan, And tonight the a few players stopped in Fargo to visit the F-M area’s biggest fans. Those in attendance got to…

Twins Select Lewis No. 1 Overall in MLB Draft

Lewis is a 18 year old shortstop from Alison Viejo, California.

June 12, 2017

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MINNEAPOLIS (Minnesota Twins) — The Twins opened the festivities at the 2017 MLB Draft on Monday night by adding an elite athlete to their organization, taking Southern California prep shortstop Royce Lewis with the No. 1 overall pick. Lewis, 18, has the most complete package of tools of any player in the class. He is an incredible athlete with a…