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FILE - In this March 18, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios works against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning of a spring training baseball game, in Fort Myers, Fla. Cleveland's quest for a fourth straight AL Central title will be immediately challenged, with injuries to infielders Francisco Lindor, Jose Ramirez and Jason Kipnis and the departure of relievers Cody Allen and Andrew Miller. They're starting the season at Minnesota, too, where the Twins are poised to close the gap. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

Confident Twins get 1st crack at division champ Indians

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli smiles while talking to reporters in the dugout, as pitchers and catchers report for their first workout at their spring training baseball facility in Ft. Myers, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Baldelli era begins with efficient new workout format

By DANA CALDWELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 1, 2018, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano bats against the Cleveland Indians in the seventh inning of a baseball game, in Minneapolis. One of the first things on manager Rocco Baldelli's to-do list was to travel to the Atlanta area and the Dominican Republic to start getting to know Byron Buxton and Sano. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)

Baldelli era begins for Twins with Buxton-Sano priority

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

FILE - In this April 8, 2015, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Asdrubal Cabrera, left, celebrates with first base coach Rocco Baldelli after singling off Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Miguel Gonzalez during the first inning of a baseball game, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Two people with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press that the Minnesota Twins have hired Tampa Bay Rays assistant coach Rocco Baldelli as their new manager.The 37-year-old Baldelli replaces Paul Molitor, who was fired after four seasons with a 305-343 record. The sources spoke to The AP on Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018, on condition of anonymity, because the Twins had not yet made the announcement about Baldelli, who spent the last four years on the staff of Rays manager Kevin Cash. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File) **FILE**

Twins hire ex-Rays player, coach Rocco Baldelli as manager

By Dave Campbell - Associated Press

Rays’ Rocco Baldelli announces retirement

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press

Orioles survive four homers, top Rays to take series

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press