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Minnesota Twins reporter
Betsy Helfand
Betsy Helfand covers the Minnesota Twins for the Pioneer Press. She joined the paper in December 2018 after spending nearly three years in Las Vegas covering sports for the Las Vegas Review-Journal. She is originally from the Chicago area and is a graduate of the University of Minnesota.
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![Royce Lewis swings at a baseball Royce Lewis swings at a baseball](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-TWINS1-0813.jpg?w=132)
The Twins' third baseman has started taking pregame reps at second base to get him more familiar with the position.
![Twins second baseman Edouard Julien misses a play at second base Twins second baseman Edouard Julien misses a play at second base](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-Cardinals-Twins-Baseball_203612532.jpg?w=132)
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Big error costs Twins late in loss to Cardinals
Edouard Julien made a game-changing error in the ninth inning in the loss.
![Twins right-hander Louie Varland throws a pitch Twins right-hander Louie Varland throws a pitch](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-2166153964_201394574.jpg?w=129)
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Will Louie Varland shift to the bullpen again? Twins not sure yet
Louie Varland is currently in Triple-A, working as a starter.
![Pablo López threw seven scoreless innings and Trevor Larnach hit a pair of home runs. Pablo López threw seven scoreless innings and Trevor Larnach hit a pair of home runs.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-MARTIN-0825.jpg?w=132)
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Pablo López, Trevor Larnach guide Twins to win over Sonny Gray, Cardinals
Pablo López threw seven scoreless innings and Trevor Larnach hit a pair of home runs.
![Twins shortstop Carlos Correa throws the ball Twins shortstop Carlos Correa throws the ball](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/STP-Z-Twins-Giants-Baseball_200031812-e1721012387898.jpg?w=117)
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Injured Twins star Carlos Correa ‘trending in the right direction’
Carlos Correa has been out since right before the All-Star break with plantar fasciitis.
![The Twins did not have a hit after the third inning. The Twins did not have a hit after the third inning.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/STP-Z-TWINSEARLY-0824-04.jpg?w=132)
Twins’ bats quieted in loss to Cardinals
The Twins did not have a hit after the third inning.
![Former Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray is headed to St. Louis in free agency. Former Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray is headed to St. Louis in free agency.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/GettyImages-1646575625.jpg?w=132)
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Former Twin Sonny Gray returns to Minnesota, set to face off against Pablo López
Pablo López and Sonny Gray are set to face off on Saturday night at 6:10 p.m. at Target Field.
![Twins catcher Christian Vazquez (8) celebrates with teammates while crossing home plate after hitting a walk-off solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Minneapolis. Twins catcher Christian Vazquez (8) celebrates with teammates while crossing home plate after hitting a walk-off solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 7, 2024, in Minneapolis.](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/STP-Z-Astros-Twins-Baseball_199849846.jpg?w=132)
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Celebrations abound for hot-hitting Twins catcher Christian Vázquez
After a difficult three months at the plate to begin the year, Christian Vázquez has turned things around with his hitting over the past couple of months.
![Trevor Larnach watches his single Trevor Larnach watches his single](https://www.twincities.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AP24235022029417.jpg?w=132)
Twins break out the bats in win over Padres
Edouard Julien and Trevor Larnach each finished with four hits in the win.
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Ryan Jeffers becomes just fourth Twins catcher to reach this milestone
The Twins catcher hit his 20th home run of the season on Tuesday night.