Hansel Robles
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (77) throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Berríos pitching, Polanco power carry Twins past Astros 5-2

By Dave Campbell Jun. 12, 2021 10:48 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo, right, is greeted by first base coach Ramon Santiago after hitting a walk-off single during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Woo hoo! Baddoo hits again, Tigers rookie tops Twins in 10th

By Noah Trister Apr. 06, 2021 05:29 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, left, and first base coach Tommy Watkins speak in the dugout before the start of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Twins stacked again as postseason streak still looms large

By Dave Campbell Mar. 17, 2021 01:55 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins Alex Colome sets up to throw a ball during spring training baseball practice on Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla. The Twins signed Colome away from their chief divisional competition, the Chicago White Sox. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Bullpen additions for Twins don't mean demotion for Rogers

By Dave Campbell Feb. 24, 2021 05:57 PM EST

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 file photo, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago. Minnesota's pitching staff carried the load for the team last year, but it'll be a prove-it season again for most of the starters and relievers the Twins have assembled for 2021 in attempt to win a third straight AL Central title. Jose Berrios is at the top of the list. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Twins pitchers again in prove-it mode, starting with Berrios

By Dave Campbell Feb. 19, 2021 06:19 PM EST

FILE - This Sept. 23, 1983 file photo shows Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa. La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series championship with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/File)
AL Central teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, 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 in Minneapolis. The Minnesota Twins are bringing back designated hitter Nelson Cruz on a one-year, $13 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The agreement was reached late Tuesday and confirmed Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2021, to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending completion of a physical exam.(AP Photo/Craig Lassig, File)
AP source: Twins reach 1-year, $13M deal with DH Nelson Cruz

By Dave Campbell Feb. 03, 2021 11:20 AM EST

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. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Twins sign reliever Robles to $2 million, 1-year deal

Dec. 29, 2020 05:16 PM EST

FILE - Cincinnati Reds' Raisel Iglesias throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Cincinnati, in this Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, file photo. The Los Angeles Angels have acquired closer Raisel Iglesias from the Cincinnati Reds for right-hander Noé Ramirez and a player to be named or cash. The clubs announced the deal Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster, File)
Angels acquire closer Raisel Iglesias from Reds in trade

By Greg Beacham Dec. 07, 2020 03:09 PM EST