(Elizabeth Flores / Minneapolis Star Tribune) FORT MYERS, Fla. “My parents owned a convenience store when I was growing up,” said Doyle, a right-hander in Minnesota Twins camp trying to stick as a Rule 5 draftee. “So since I was like 8 years old they...

To this day, Burnett's black eye remains a mystery. As a result of this incident, his stability and regard for his own well-being were rightfully brought to the forefront. On Aug. 20, 2011, Burnett got the start against the Minnesota Twins. In less...

Molina is due $7 million in the final installment of a 5-year deal, $21.5 million contract negotiated before the ‘07 season. He currently ranks as the game's sixth-highest-paid catcher behind the Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, the Detroit Tigers' Victor...

He closed Game 5 of the division series against the A's in Oakland, and the image of him pumping his fist above his head is indelible for many Twins fans. But as a lefty whose fastball topped out at 92 mph, Guardado was never a textbook closer. "There...

When you pitch like that, it's hard to get outs." And it was hard. After going 10-3 with a 2.62 earned-run average as a swing man for the Central Division champs in 2010, Duensing compiled a 9-14 record and 5.23 ERA in his first year as a full-time...

MYERS, Fla. The jump in velocity he experienced last season was the result of hard work, so the Minnesota Twins left-hander expects nothing to change when he finally lets loose this spring. "It wasn't a fluke," he said, "so I think there should be no...

Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span (concussion), who changed diet in the winter, gave up caffeine, started taking natural medications and added yoga to his routine, said he is confident that he is over his concussion from last year. "I think I'm over that...

Ariz. Guzman was spotted in the hallway of the Indians' training facility today as players took physicals before the team's first official workouts this week. Later, Guzman took an empty stall in Cleveland's clubhouse and said he will likely sign...

Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn is the favorite for the No. 5 starting rotation spot, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. P Brian Duensing, who struggled in 2011, is slated to open in the bullpen. What do you think? We want to hear from you! Please,...

The contract of course, is pending a physical. Guzman, 33, sat out last season because of personal reasons and last played in the majors in 2010 with the Nationals and Texas Rangers. Guzman started his career with the Minnesota Twins and had six solid...

Mauer did this in 2009, shocking us all since his previous career best was 13. In the two years since Mauer's unlikely power assault, he has hit all of 12 homers. Look, he's not really a home run hitter, except for one glorious season. We need to get...

The Minnesota Twins are expected to take three catchers with them to start the regular season. Cs Joe Mauer and Ryan Doumit are locks, while Cs Drew Butera is the favorite to be the third man. C J.R. Towles will challenge Butera for a job. What do you...

Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan said 1B Justin Morneau (concussion) must still be cleared by doctors before he can play in spring training. However, Ryan said it is more of a formality. What do you think? We want to hear from you! Please,...

I didn't have a Fall League or anything this year, so I had that time to work out and rest and get some more swings in. It was good. I think a year under my belt helps and I had a (workout) program I really liked." 2B | Luke Hughes | Minnesota Twins |...

Tuesday, in an identical scenario, Chris Carpenter was awarded to the Boston Red Sox as compensation for the Cubs signing Theo Epstein to be President of Baseball Operations with a year left on his Boston deal. There's a bit more to the deal, says...

Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span (concussion) went through a full workout Tuesday, Feb. 21, taking batting practice, running and fielding fly balls, and he didn't have any problems. Span continues to go day-by-day because he still has some bad days. ...

MYERS, Fla. (AP) — After the kind of season Matt Capps endured as the Minnesota Twins closer, many pitchers would look for a change of scenery in free agency. Capps wanted a second chance. He got it from general manager Terry Ryan, who re-signed Capps...

Twins have a title to defend this spring. They missed the 2011 Grapefruit League title by a single game in the standings to Kansas City, but they won the most important competition of the Spring: the Lee County Mayor’s Cup Championship. The Boston Red...

News-Press (Fort Myers, Fla.), reports that negotiations will open soon with officials in Lee County, where the Boston Red Sox have left their longtime home in Fort Myers, City of Palms Park, for a new stadium nearby. That would make the Nats virtual...