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The Twins play a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox in Fort Myers, Florida today at 12:05, pregame on WJON at 12:00. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Kenta Maeda by virtue of his performance last season is the Twins' top starting pitcher.

The Twins defeated Tampa Bay 6-5 in spring training baseball Monday. Brent Rooker his a 2-run home run for Minnesota in the win. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says if the Twins decide to wait to bring up prospect Alex Kiriloff to play left field the Twins could go with Brent Rooker.

The Minnesota Twins and Target Field have created a plan to have fans safely in the stands for Opening Day. Now it is up to Governor Walz to approve it.

Former Twins 2nd baseball Brian Dozier announced his retirement from baseball at the age of 33 Thursday. Dozier played 7 seasons for the Twins and hit 167 homeruns. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says Dozier came up as a short stop with some power and abilit…

The Twins took their time but added some players expected to be key contributors on the 2021 Minnesota Twins roster. In this gallery we look at the re-signing on Nelson Cruz along with the additions of pitchers J.A. Happ, Matt Shoemaker, Alex Colome, and Hansel Robles and shortstop Andrelton Simmon…

The Twins signed right handed relief pitcher Alex Colome to a 1-year $2.5 Million contract with an option for a 2nd season. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Colome made sense for the Twins when the White Sox chose to go with Liam Hendricks as their closer t…

The Twins agreed to sign 40-year old designated hitter Nelson Cruz to a 1-year $13 Million contract. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Twins know what to expect from Cruz. He says Cruz will give them professional at-bats, drive in runs, hit in the clutc…

The Twins agreed to sign free agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons to a 1-year contract worth an estimated worth $10.5 Million. Star Tribune Sports columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says this signing allows the Twins to improve their defense at shortstop and at 2nd base with Jorge Pola…

The Gopher men's basketball team has won 3 straight games and 2 straight against ranked opponents after downing #17 Michigan State 81-56 Monday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Gophers are playing well together, rebounding better and finding …

The St. Paul Saints have been announced as the new Triple-A Affiliate for the Minnesota Twins. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Saints owner Mike Veeck has had stormy relationships with the Twins and media over the years in part due to promotional positions…