MINNEAPOLIS (MLB.com) There are countless people in the small community of Las Matas de Santa Cruz, deep in the northwestern corner of the Dominican Republic, who owe their health and livelihood in part to Nelson Cruz, one of the town’s most prominent sons. For all those years of tireless work and service to better the lives of those in his…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — With their first round pick, 27th overall, in the 2020 MLB Draft, the Minnesota Twins selected North Carolina First Baseman Aaron Sabato. Sabato was ranked the no. 41 prospect in this year’s draft class by MLB Pipeline. In 2019, Sabato hit 18 home runs and 63 RBI’s with the Tar Heels. The MLB Draft was shortened to…
MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – (Minnesota Twins PR) In recognition of his off-field and community efforts, Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz has been nominated for the 2020 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award. Cruz joins Kevin Love of the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, Devin and Jason McCourty of the NFL’s New England Patriots, Maya Moore of the WNBA’s Minnesota Lynx and WWE fighter Titus…
(photo courtesy of Fox Sports North) MINNEAPOLIS – (FOX 9) The Minnesota Twins didn’t leave any details out as they introduced the newest, biggest free agent in franchise history on Wednesday at Target Field. Third baseman Josh Donaldson, 34, signed a four-year, $92 million contract with an option for a fifth year to join what was one of the most…
KINDRED, N.D.–A young girl from Kindred, N.D. was invited to sing at the Twins game against Kansas City on Sunday. Kensey Knight got to sing God Bless America during the 7th inning stretch after submitting an audition tape and getting picked by the Twins. Kensey is an eighth grader at Kindred High School. Categories: Minnesota News, North Dakota News Tags:…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – After just 87 games, Byron Buxton’s 2019 season with the Minnesota Twins is over. The Twins announced Tuesday they’ve placed Buxton on the 60-day injured list with a shoulder injury. He’s been out since hurting his non-throwing shoulder on Aug. 1 in a 5-4 loss at the Miami Marlins. The Twins have selected the contract of Ronald Torreyes…
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — The Minnesota Twins made one move before the 3 p.m. MLB trade deadline acquiring relief pitcher Sam Dyson from the San Francisco Giants. In 49 games this year, Dyson has thrown 47 strikeouts, giving up 14 runs amassing a 2.47 ERA. The Twins continue to bolster the back end of their bullpen after also acquiring Sergio Romo…
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Ahead of Opening Day on Thursday, the Minnesota Twins are unveiling all the new foods and drinks fans can expect at Target Field this season. The Twins play the Cleveland Indians at 3:10 p.m. Thursday in the earliest home opener in team history. Fans can create their own soul food bowl with any combination of Shaggy Yellow Rice, JR Jong…
FARGO, N.D. — It may not be baseball season outside in these negative temps, but fans are bringing their peanuts and cracker jacks inside for the annual Twins Caravan. The snow outside may not be reassuring that baseball season is in the air…but Twins jerseys, warm hot dogs and, of course, TC, are a sure reminder. “I always look forward…
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) – Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer is retiring after 15 seasons. The Twins released a retirement statement Friday from Mauer that will run Sunday in the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Mauer, who missed significant time this season with a concussion, says in the ad that his decision “came down to my health and my family.” “Thank you, Minnesota Twins,…
