Betsy Helfand
Pioneer Press
Minnesota, United States
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Updating Target Field after brand refresh a massive undertaking for Twins staff
Of the roughly 4,500 logos around the Twins’ park, about 4,000 will be changed for the team’s April 6 Opening Day. → Read More
Simeon Woods Richardson hoping meditation, breathing exercises will help him on the mound
Twins prospect is looking to return to the majors this season after debuting last year. → Read More
Here’s what you need to know as the World Baseball Classic gets underway – Twin Cities
The Twins will be well represented in the World Baseball Classic — especially on the Puerto Rico team. → Read More
Getting reliever Jorge López back on track key task for Twins
Lights out in Baltimore, the late reliever sputtered after being traded to Minnesota last summer. → Read More
Twins prospect Edouard Julien makes an impression at the plate
Edouard Julien hit a pair of home runs on Tuesday. → Read More
Jaw wired shut, Twins prospect Jordan Balazovic returns to baseball activities
A late-night ‘sucker punch’ broke the pitching prospect’s jaw shortly before training camp started. → Read More
Twins starter Pablo López, soon off to compete in WBC, sharp in first spring start
Offseason acquisition is expected to make one more start before heading off to compete for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. → Read More
Now settled into relief role, Twins’ Griffin Jax tinkers with new pitch – Twin Cities
After moving up the leverage chain in 2022, the right-hander has added a cutter to his quiver. → Read More
Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, ‘brothers for life,’ expect to lead Twins for next six years – Twin Cities
Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, each under contract for the next six seasons, say they will lead the Twins as a tandem. → Read More
Alex Kirilloff feeling ‘really optimistic’ about progress – Twin Cities
“I think I have a lot to prove, a lot to show,” the Twins first baseman said. → Read More
New Twins catcher Christian Vázquez ‘here to help everybody,’ especially pitchers – Twin Cities
And his resume, including two World Series wins, immediately got everyone’s attention. → Read More
It took a while, but Twins finally nabbed infielder Donovan Solano
Why now? ‘He said yes,’ Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said. → Read More
Twins expect outfield defense to be a strength after adding pair of Gold Glovers
A surfeit of top-notch outfielders will give manager Rocco Baldelli a host of lineup options this season, → Read More
Twins adjust to new Major League Baseball rules, and there are some big changes
Pitch clock, limited defensive options and larger bases are among the new reality for major league players this season. → Read More
What’s it like facing Jhoan Duran? ‘Not fun.’
Duran touched 102 miles per hour in live batting practice on Sunday. → Read More
Byron Buxton ‘getting back into the groove’ at Twins camp – Twin Cities
The star center fielder is feeling good and has set a lofty goal for Minnesota: winning a ring. → Read More
Jorge Polanco ‘trusting the process’ as he returns from knee injury – Twin Cities
Twins second baseman missed all of September with a knee issue. → Read More
Twins prospect Jordan Balazovic suffers broken jaw in altercation
Balazovic had to have his jaw wired shut after the incident. → Read More
Ankle a topic of conversation, but Carlos Correa enters Twins camp feeling healthy
His ankle led to incomplete high-priced deals with two separate teams during the offseason. → Read More
Carlos Correa shows up to spring training camp ready to ‘plant seeds’ with Twins – Twin Cities
The 28-year-old shortstop arrived at Twins camp on Friday armed with a new six-year contract and a team-first attitude. → Read More