Chris Sale was one of the ace left-handers Tarik Skubal idolized as a teenager. Now the two will be linked forever after winning their first Cy Young Awards on Wednesday.
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Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy takes home NL honor
Milwaukee’s Pat Murphy and Cleveland’s Stephen Vogt had the unenviable task of taking over for successful and well-liked predecessors when they were named managers of their respective teams during the offseason.
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Twins protect minor league pitchers Raya and Adams from Rule 5 draft
By adding Marco Raya and Travis Adams to the 40-man roster, the team made certain they won’t lose them in three weeks.
November 19, 2024
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Pirates ace Paul Skenes and Yankees pitcher Luis Gil win Rookie of the Year awards
Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates was the heralded fireballer who equaled the hype, to the point he started the All-Star Game just two months after making his big league debut.
November 19, 2024
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Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner.
November 18, 2024
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Neal: La Velle Neal, Pedro Martínez and a look back at a controversial American League MVP vote
Twenty-five years ago, Martínez finished second in AL MVP balloting — because La Velle didn't vote for the Red Sox ace.
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal III
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal IIINovember 17, 2024
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Souhan: Time to appreciate all Clare Duwelius, Katie Smith and Dave St. Peter gave to Twin Cities sports
Masters of the unappreciated work that drives franchises, Duwelius, Smith, and St. Peter will be remembered for everything they gave to the Lynx, Twins and the fanbases that follow
AuthoredJim Souhan
AuthoredJim SouhanNovember 17, 2024
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Falvey’s baseball-and-biz assignment is rare, but he’s seen it done
The Twins executive was on hand with Cleveland when Mark Shapiro did the double, and Shapiro noticed then his ability to “connect across every role in the organization.”
November 16, 2024
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Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees’ spring training field in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field, Rays executives told The Associated Press.
November 14, 2024
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How Zoll worked to become the seventh general manager in Twins history
Only 34 years old, Jeremy Zoll has worked his way up the organizational ranks since coming to the Twins in 2018.
November 13, 2024
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Reusse: Outgoing Twins President St. Peter was always right for the job
A blue-collar guy from Bismarck, N.D., he was a calm in the storm for some of the Twins’ zanier moments.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseNovember 13, 2024
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Twins moves: Falvey replaces St. Peter as team president; Zoll is new general manager
Dave St. Peter, who has been with the team for 35 years, moves to an advisory role as the Twins prepare for an offseason sale.
November 12, 2024
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Twins rookie starter David Festa had interesting second-half numbers
Next up for the 6-6 righthander: Extending his outings, and developing another pitch. Will that happen in the majors or minors?
November 11, 2024