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The changes that inspired the Twins to extend Pablo López for four years and $73.5 million have been well-documented. He’s added a new pitch, and increased his velocity. There’s further evolution and some vital consolidation of skills and ideas left ahead, though. Let’s explore.

By now, you’ve heard about the work Tyler Mahle put in this winter to add a sweeping slider to attack right-handed batters with lateral movement. What if I told you, though, that Mahle’s also doing something much less common, and a bit more interesting?

FORT MYERS - As predicted, the Twins made some roster moves following the split-squad today. As not predicted, it included intriguing prospect Edouard Julien. 

FORT MYERS - Suddenly we have two dark horse candidates to make the Opening Day Roster.

Today's Caretaker-only audio diary offers everything you need to know about Monday's spring training game against the Red Sox, all in under 18 minutes.

FORT MYERS - The Twins fell 7-5 to the Braves on the road, but we got some insights into what manager Rocco Baldelli is thinking about his bullpen and leadoff spot. 

Today's Caretaker-only audio diary features a smorgasbord of thoughts on a big day at Twins camp that featured very encouraging spring debuts for Carlos Correa and Bailey Ober.

Today's Caretaker-only audio diary includes Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli's bullpen plans, Kyle Farmer on his new (and old) teammate and interviews with Edouard Julien and Sonny Gray.

What changed at the end of the year for Joe Ryan, and was his September performance a sign of a breakout for 2023?

The Twins' infield's arm strength, even with Carlos Correa, isn't particularly impressive. But their pitching staff gives them a sneaky advantage.

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