Nathan plays catch prior to game

After a four-month absence from the field, Twins closer Joe Nathan did something that seemed like a long time coming. He held a baseball.

Minnesota Twins’ Joe Nathan close to playing catch for first time since season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan is on the verge of playing catch for the first time since season-ending elbow surgery.

Mauer proud to be Twins' only active All-Star

With Justin Morneau pulling out of his fourth consecutive All-Star Game, and Joe Nathan out for the entire 2010 season due to Tommy John surgery, Joe Mauer will be the Twins' lone representative at Angel Stadium this week.

Baseball’s conventional wisdom gone awry

Blue Jays without Roy Halladay … Twins without Joe Nathan … Padres in first place

Minnesota Twins name right-hander Jon Rauch closer to replace Joe Nathan

The Twins have named right-hander Jon Rauch their closer.

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