Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Neal: Twins manager Derek Shelton has to piece together his bullpen. So far, so good.
Twins relievers are given "pockets" of opposing players they might pitch to instead of being told in which inning they will throw.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Simeon Woods Richardson roughed up, Twins’ winning streak ends in loss to Red Sox
Boston rolled to an eight-run lead en route to salvaging the finale of a three-game series at Target Field. Austin Martin and Ryan Kreidler homered for the Twins.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself
The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himsel...
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Freshman Arianna Ostrum leads the Gophers gymnastics team to the NCAA championships
Wisconsin native Arianna Ostrum is a rarity, competing in all four gymnastics events in her first year at the U, which competes the national semifinals on Thursday, April 16.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
First-round pick Olivia Miles brings personality, poise as new Lynx point guard
Miles was playful and confident in her introductory news conference, saying she was recently watching assistant coach Lindsay Whalen's highlights.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Special teams coach Daniel Da Prato’s task: No more ‘bad Gophers’
The former New Mexico assistant impressed Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck in the Rate Bowl.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Minnesota has been the top producer of NCAA men’s hockey talent for years. Now Canadians are flooding college rosters.
COVID-19 comparisons, more junior opportunities and fewer D-I players: Minnesota high school hockey coaches weigh in on the ever-evolving college hockey landscape.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
RandBall: As the Twins thrive, the Red Sox are floundering
It was a great night for the Twins on the field Tuesday. It was the opposite for their opponent.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
Wild have luxury with two valuable goalies in Filip Gustavsson and Jesper Wallstedt
The two Swedish netminders have worked a 60-40 split during the Wild's regular season, with veteran Filip Gustavsson holding the No. 1 spot.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026
The Twins have two Black pitchers in their starting rotation. That’s a rarity in baseball.
The Twins lead all Major League Baseball teams with six Black players on their roster. Pitchers Taj Bradley and Simeon Woods Richardson share roots in a 2017 showcase for Black high school players.
Startribune News Apr 15, 2026