Catcher Joe Mauer would bat second, and third baseman Nick Punto would drop down in the order. I say it’s baloney. Gardy told the Strib about the possible change, and a story ran in the June 6 ...

Punto will be spending his first season as a professional coach. He played parts of 14 seasons, from 2001 to ‘14, mostly as a utility infielder for six teams. Padres pitchers and catchers report ...

Happy 68th birthday to former Twins pitcher John Butcher. He pitched a remarkable one-hour and 55-minute complete-game ...

To all the Nick Punto fans and to those who bemoan the loss of Jason Bartlett: You’re not going to be disappointed with J.J. Hardy. Defensively, the Minnesota Twins’ new shortstop is going to ...