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A flyover of four Air Force jets comes over Target Field after the national anthem as the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins line up prior to the Twins home-opener baseball game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

The eagle has landed … on James Paxton’s shoulder

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton, left, pulls in a long fly ball off the bat of Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 5, 2018, in Minneapolis. Looking on is right fielder Max Kepler. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Power fuels Twins 4-2 comeback vs. Mariners in cold opener

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran, center, gets a bubble gum shower from teammates Gregory Polanco, left rear, and Josh Bell, right rear, while being interviewed after the Pirates' home opener baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 2, 2018. Moran hit a grand slam off Twins starting pitcher Lance Lynn in the first inning to lead the Pirates to a 5-4 win. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

No ‘Cutch, no Cole, no problems so far for young Pirates

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh Pirates' Colin Moran follows through on a grand slam off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lance Lynn in the first inning of the Pirates' home opener baseball game in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Moran’s slam leads Pirates over Twins 5-4, improve to 4-0

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Kevin Gausman, second from left, speaks with third baseman Tim Beckham (1), catcher Chance Sisco and pitching coach Roger McDowell in the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Sunday, April 1, 2018, in Baltimore. Minnesota scored four runs against Gausman in the first and won 7-0. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Berrios tosses 3-hitter as Twins shut out Orioles

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson follows through on a pitch to the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, March 31, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Gibson throws 6 no-hit innings as Twins beat Orioles 6-2

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 3, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Brandon Kintzler made impression on former Twins teammates

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Dylan Bundy throws to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of an opening day baseball game, Thursday, March 29, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Jones HR off Rodney in 11th gives Orioles 3-2 win over Twins

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Denard Span (2) connects for a three-run triple off Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Carson Smith during the eighth inning of a baseball game Thursday, March 29, 2018, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez, second from right, looks on. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Span’s 3-run triple helps Rays rally in 8th past Red Sox 6-4

By FRED GOODALL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 17, 2018 photo Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor watches his players during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. The Twins worked hard this offseason to enhance the roster of a team that reached the playoffs in 2017. One key addition was right-hander Jake Odorizzi, who starts Thursday, March 29, 2018 in the opener against the Baltimore Orioles. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Confident Twins seek to maintain upward climb vs Orioles

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper bats before a spring exhibition baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Nationals Park, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Nationals wrap spring games with loss to Twins

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman snags a ground ball during warm ups before a spring exhibition baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Nationals Park, Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in Washington. Zimmerman took a different approach to spring training, hitting on back fields and facing pitchers destined for the minor leagues instead of playing in Grapefruit League games. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Zimmerman sits out yet again in Nats’ last exhibition game

By HOWARD FENDRICH - Associated Press

Injury-plagued Hughes hoping for healthy year with Twins

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

U-turn: Twins reclaim Kennys Vargas on waivers from Reds

Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug.2, 2017, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano hits a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres in San Diego. Sano will not be suspended by Major League Baseball after being accused of assault. The commissioner’s office said in a statement on Friday, March 23, 2018, that “there was insufficient evidence to support a disciplinary determination against Sano, due to conflicting and inconsistent witness accounts and the absence of contemporaneous substantiation.” (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

Sano won’t be suspended by MLB after assault accusation

Associated Press

Reds claim slugger Kennys Vargas off waivers from Twins

Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) practices a drill during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. Polanco has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The commissioner's office announced the penalty Sunday, March 18. Polanco tested positive for Stanozolol. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Polanco suspension hits Twins hard; Escobar next up at SS

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco, left, goes into third base ahead of the throw to Boston Red Sox's Brock Holt after hitting a triple off Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, March 14, 2018, in Fort Myers, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Twins SS Polanco suspended 80 games for PED violation

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) practices a drill during baseball spring training in Fort Myers, Fla. Polanco has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The commissioner's office announced the penalty Sunday, March 18. Polanco tested positive for Stanozolol. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Twins SS Polanco banned 80 games after positive drug test

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Now on 9th team, arrow-shooting Rodney aims to boost Twins

By MAUREEN MULLEN - Associated Press