Twins pitchers and catchers report to spring training in Fort Myers, Florida February 18. Minnesota opens the exhibition schedule March 3 against Tampa Bay, and wraps up the spring schedule in early April against the Fort Myers Miracle.

The Twins kick off their 30-game spring training schedule Saturday against the Tampa Bay Rays, and Carl Pavano will be the starting pitcher. Sunday's split-squad will feature Francisco Liriano against the Rays and Terry Doyle against the Red Sox.

The Twins beat the Red Sox 6-5 in a B game at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers Thursday. The game didn't count, so it was basically a scrimmage. Twins right-handed pitcher Carlos Gutierrez struggled, allowing two runs on one hit and three walks.

Twins’ spring training begins when pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers, Florida on February 18. Special instructors to the players include former closer Eddie Guardado along with Twins’ greats Tom Kelly, Tony Oliva, Paul Molitor, Rod Carew, Jim Kaat and Terry Steinbach.

The Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays and lost to the Boston Red Sox in spring training split squad games on Sunday. Francisco Liriano pitched two scoreless innings in an 8-3 loss to Boston. Alexi Casilla collected three hits in the Twins' 5-3 win over Tampa Bay.

Relief pitcher Phil Dumatrait, catcher Rene Rivera and outfielder Brian Dinkleman were among 25 non-roster players invited to Twins' spring training on Tuesday. All three spent time in the Big League roster last season. Spring training begins when pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers, Florida on February 18.

The Spring Training countdown is on for the Minnesota Twins. Pitchers and catchers report to Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. 18 (Just 89 days from now). The club also announced the spring schedule, which features 17 games at Hammond Stadium.