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Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Mickey Gasper (11) prepares to round first base on the way to a double in the second  inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training  at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images

Mickey Gasper homers, leaves Twins spring training action after collision

Gasper is making a good argument to be on the Twins' active roster.

Tony Liebert
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Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Mickey Gasper (11) prepares to round first base on the way to a double in the second  inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training  at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Mickey Gasper homers, leaves Twins spring training action after collision

Gasper is making a good argument to be on the Twins' active roster.

Tony Liebert
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Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee (2) bats in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training   at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Brooks Lee, Brock Stewart join Royce Lewis on injured list to start the season

Back problems resulted in Brooks Lee missing the first two months of the 2024 season and his 2025 campaign is off to a rocky start with news Sunday that he'll begin the regular season on the injured list due to low back tightness.

Joe Nelson
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Outfielder Byron Buxton walks to the dugout after a live batting practice session during the Minnesota Twins' first full-squad workout of spring training at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
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Byron Buxton homers as Twins fall to Blue Jays in spring training

Buxton hit a 437-foot solo shot to left-center field in the sixth inning on Saturday.

Nolan O'Hara
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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez throws a pitch in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies during spring training at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., on March 21, 2025.
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Lopez shines, Woods Richardson struggles in Twins' spring training loss to Phillies

Lopez gave up just two hits and fanned four across three shutout innings on Friday.

Nolan O'Hara
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Mar 14, 2025; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (2) forces out  Baltimore Orioles second base Jackson Holliday (7)  and throws the ball to first base for a double play during the fourth inning at Ed Smith Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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With Royce Lee already injured, Brooks Lee is scratched from Twins' lineup

Health will be paramount to how far the Twins go in 2025 and the outlook is already in question after Royce Lewis was injured.

Joe Nelson
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Feb 24, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) looks on during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park.
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Minnesota Twins Opening Day roster projection, post-Royce Lewis injury

With the start of the regular season just a week away, we're taking another crack at predicting the Twins' 26-man roster.

Will Ragatz
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Pitcher Bailey Ober gestures to the crowd while walking to the dugout with catcher Christian Vazquez after a live batting practice session during the Minnesota Twins' first full-squad workout of spring training at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
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Twins spring training: Bailey Ober, Eddy Julien stay hot against Tigers

Bailey Ober has had a very strong spring for Minnesota and looks poised for a big year.

Will Ragatz
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Infielder Royce Lewis throws to first during the Minnesota Twins' first full-squad workout of spring training at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla., on Monday, Feb. 17, 2025.
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How much time is Royce Lewis going to miss with hamstring injury?

When Royce Lewis hobbled to first base after suffering a hamstring injury in the Twins' spring exhibition against the Red Sox on Sunday, it was clear that the former No. 1 overall draft pick wouldn't be on the field for Opening Day.

Joe Nelson
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Mar 6, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner (38) is congratulated at the plate by catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) as New York Yankees catcher Austin Wells (28) walks away during the second inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.
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Twins' Matt Wallner ties MLB lead with sixth home run of spring training

Wallner, who is set to be the Twins' leadoff hitter, is a sneaky candidate to hit 30-plus homers in 2025.

Will Ragatz
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Feb 24, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins third base Royce Lewis (23) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
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Royce Lewis has 'moderate' hamstring strain; Twins rule him out for Opening Day

Royce Lewis has been ruled out for the Minnesota Twins' season opener March 27 against the St. Louis Cardinals. The 25-year-old third baseman left Sunday's exh

Joe Nelson
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Aug 21, 2019; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) hits a base hit in the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Target Field.
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Bomba Squad star Nelson Cruz to throw first pitch before Twins' home opener

Cruz had an unbelievable late-career run for the Twins across parts of three seasons.

Will Ragatz
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Sep 25, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (78) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Target Field.
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Twins continue cuts, Simeon Woods Richardson lands fifth rotation spot

Zebby Matthews and David Festa were among the latest cuts as the Twins' roster is down to 40 players in major-league camp.

Will Ragatz
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Pablo Lopez has a 7.98 ERA thus far in spring training, but he did strike out eight in Sunday's loss.
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Pablo Lopez continues shaky spring, Royce Lewis gets hurt in Twins' loss

Lopez has a 7.98 ERA this spring. The Twins' Opening Day starter stretched out to six innings in Sunday's loss to the Red Sox.

Will Ragatz
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Royce Lewis had to exit the game after appearing to suffer a lower-body injury on Sunday
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Royce Lewis leaves Twins' spring game with left hamstring strain

Lewis had to exit the game and appears to be hurt again. The Twins have to hope it's nothing serious.

Will Ragatz
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Mar 6, 2024; Fort Myers, Florida, USA;  Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Canterino (83) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning at Hammond Stadium.
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Twins' Matt Canterino has shoulder surgery, will miss third straight season

Once a standout prospect in Minnesota's organization, Canterino hasn't been able to stay healthy and continue his ascent.

Will Ragatz
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Feb 24, 2025; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins third base Royce Lewis (23) celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the second inning at Charlotte Sports Park.
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How to watch the first Twins.TV spring training broadcast on Sunday

Cory Provus will be back in the booth for the first time in 2025, leading the Twins' first-ever MLB-produced broadcast.

Will Ragatz
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Minnesota Twins outfielder Matt Wallner takes photos during media day in Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. 21, 2025.
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Matt Wallner homers twice, drives in five during busy day of spring training action

The Twins beat the Rays behind Wallner's big day but also lost to the Orioles as David Festa struggled.

Nolan O'Hara
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Aug. 7, 2024.
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Two Twins pitchers considered 'dark horse' candidates for Cy Young Award

Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober aren't the favorites, but MLB.com put them in the mix for the Cy Young conversation.

Mar 4, 2025; North Port, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Mickey Gasper (11)  prepares to take batting practice  before the start of the spring training game against the Atlanta Braves  at CoolToday Park.
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5 Minnesota Twins players raising their stock in spring training so far

These five players have been standouts for the Twins through three weeks of spring games.

Will Ragatz
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Sep 5, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Edouard Julien (47) runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the second inning at Tropicana Field.
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Julien, Miranda lead Twins to 15-3 rout of Pirates in spring training

Two potential X-factors in the Twins' lineup had huge games on Thursday afternoon.

Will Ragatz
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan throws a pitch against the New York Yankees during the first inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Fla., on March 6, 2025.
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Joe Ryan catches a couple bad breaks before Twins get walked off by Red Sox

Ryan struck out five and allowed just two hits, but gave up a three-run homer and four runs in all in Wednesday's spring training defeat.

Nolan O'Hara
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Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) talks with some fans before the start of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training   at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Twins’ potential Opening Day lineup takes shape ahead of March 27 opener

Another day closer to the March 27 season opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Minnesota Twins are rolling out what looks like a possible Opening Day lineup during Wednesday's spring training game against the Boston Red Sox.

Joe Nelson
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Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Andrew Morris (78) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training  at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images
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Twins announce 3 moves as spring training roster is trimmed to 45

A trio of roster moves made by the Minnesota Twins following Tuesday's spring training game has dropped the team's camp roster to 45 players.

Joe Nelson
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Mar 11, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Andrew Morris (78) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during spring training at TD Ballpark.
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Andrew Morris deals, Jose Miranda homers in Twins' loss to Blue Jays

Morris threw three scoreless innings and Miranda crushed a two-run bomb, but the Twins fell 3-2 to Toronto.

Will Ragatz
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Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez pitching during spring training on Feb 13, 2025, in Lee County, Fla.
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Pablo Lopez struggles again as Twins fall to Phillies in spring training action

Lopez gave up eight hits and four runs in his four-inning start Monday afternoon.

Nolan O'Hara
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