La Velle E. Neal III has covered baseball for the Star Tribune since 1998 (the post-Knoblauch era). Born and raised in Chicago, he grew up following the White Sox and hating the Cubs, attended both the University of Illinois and Illinois-Chicago, and began his baseball writing career at the Kansas City Star (post-strike era). He also can be heard occasionally on KFAN radio, educating the hosts about all things baseball.

Newsbobber says: Strib staffer La Velle E. Neal III, who has been covering the Minnesota Twins for over a decade, keeps fans posted on Twins news year-round. Whether he’s analyzing Twins’ prospects or recapping a game, Neal consistently offers insightful tidbits. As a beat writer, he's built up good sources and his posts often generate a lot of discussion.

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