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As suspension nears its end, Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco gears up for rehab assignment

DETROIT – Gene Glynn made the phone call Wednesday, as he has nearly every week since spring training. But Glynn will soon be able to talk to Jorge Polanco in person. “I check in with him, find out ho... read more

Sen. Al Franken may benefit from deep GOP divisions

Al Franken, once an inviting GOP target, Minnesota Republicans are struggling to find a new face. Far from lining up to take on a liberal DFL icon who won by 312 votes in 2008, much of the Republican ... read more

What's next for Ervin Santana in slow-moving rehab process?

MINNEAPOLIS — Twins pitcher ... days of rest. Shortstop Jorge Polanco (80-game steroid suspension) has been spending extra time working in Fort Myers, Fla., with minor-league infield coordinator Sam P... read more

Miller's bases-loaded walk leads Brewers past Twins, 6-5

Gibson gave up eight hits and three earned runs over five innings. TRAINER'S ROOM: Twins: Reinstated SS Jorge Polanco following an 80-game suspension for testing ... Returned OF Byron Buxton from his ... read more

Twins Outlast White Sox In 13 Innings, 2-1

SS Jorge Polanco, almost done with an 80-game suspension for testing positive for a performance ... but he isn’t close to beginning a rehab assignment. Twins: Ace RHP Jose Berrios (8-5, 3.15) takes th... read more

Baseball notes: Welington Castillo of White Sox banned 80 games for EPO test

“Obviously we were surprised, saddened and disappointed to learn of Welington’s suspension.” Hahn said. “He certainly has stood up and accepted responsibility ... finishing 1 for 14 in his five-game r... read more

Report Cards for Every MLB Team at the Midseason Mark

By the end of the season, a new front office team and manager could be in place to shake up a losing culture. Grade: F Amazingly, the Diamondbacks entered the season with hopes of competing for a post... read more

Team-By-Team Notes

He went 0-for-4 in his Twins debut Sunday ... that’s more than the team is likely to get from any of its other center field options. For fantasy purposes, he has to be picked up in mixed leagues, of c... read more

MLB Power Rankings: Where All 30 MLB Teams Stand at the 2014 All-Star Break

When putting together the rankings on a weekly basis, the following factors are considered: Once this week's All-Star festivities wrap up, the baseball world will turn its attention to the ... veteran... read more

Daily Dose: Money Mazara

We can held out on the hyping end if needed ... money back (up to $10) to keep playing.Try FanDuel now. Dodgers starter Hyun-Jin Ryu climbed a step closer to returning to the majors on Wednesday, thro... read more

POSTGAME NOTES: Giants “sit around and wait,” end up with another home loss

“We score two early runs and then it’s like we just kind of sit around and wait, like that’s all we need,” shortstop Brandon Crawford ... retiring all nine hitters he has faced on the rehab assignment ... read more