La Velle E. Neal III
Columnist
SportsA native of Chicago, La Velle has covered the Minnesota Twins since 1998. He also covered the Kansas City Royals for the Kansas City Star from 1995 through 1997. A graduate of the University of Illinois - Chicago, La Velle is a former president of the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Latest from La Velle E. Neal III
Neal: No moves by Wolves’ Connelly indicates one thing — he’s not done yet
It’s easy to be disappointed in the team president after he drafted a project in Joan Beringer, but it’s hard to imagine such a dealmaker has finished his work on the roster.
June 26, 2025
Neal: We don’t need to see Bride pitch anymore, Twins
Twins need to play better to keep position players off mound.
June 22, 2025
Neal: Twins' June struggles continue with 17-6 loss to Brewers as Misiorowski nearly untouchable
What looked like a pitchers’ duel between Joe Ryan and Jacob Misiorowski went awry late as the Twins lost for the 11th time in 14 games.
June 21, 2025
Twins scratch Larnach from lineup
Larnach was supposed to start at designated hitter but was still bothered after getting hit by a pitch a day earlier at Cincinnati.
June 21, 2025
Neal: Former Twins first-round pick Aaron Sabato is finally a step away from the major leagues
The 26-year-old first baseman was stuck at Class AA Wichita before finally earning a promotion to the Saints.
June 18, 2025
Neal: Trade season is here ... and now it’s time for the Twins to act
The Twins must take advantage of having one of the best pitching staffs and add a bat to improve their chances of reaching the playoffs in the ultra-competitive AL Central.
June 8, 2025
Neal: Ken Klee finds the right formula at the right time for the Frost
The only coach and team to ever hoist the Walter Cup as PWHL champions, Ken Klee and the Frost know another season of change and evolution is coming.
June 3, 2025
Neal: Girma returns to United States national team and rewards fans with her classiness
Naomi Girma came back to the USWNT after five months away and played all 90 minutes Saturday vs. China in a friendly in St. Paul.
June 1, 2025
Neal: Former Twins first-round pick Aaron Sabato is finally a step away from the major leagues
The 26-year-old first baseman was stuck at Class AA Wichita before finally earning a promotion to the Saints.
June 18, 2025
Neal: Trade season is here ... and now it’s time for the Twins to act
The Twins must take advantage of having one of the best pitching staffs and add a bat to improve their chances of reaching the playoffs in the ultra-competitive AL Central.
June 8, 2025
Neal: Ken Klee finds the right formula at the right time for the Frost
The only coach and team to ever hoist the Walter Cup as PWHL champions, Ken Klee and the Frost know another season of change and evolution is coming.
June 3, 2025
Neal: Girma returns to United States national team and rewards fans with her classiness
Naomi Girma came back to the USWNT after five months away and played all 90 minutes Saturday vs. China in a friendly in St. Paul.
June 1, 2025