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J. Topa
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Justin Topa

RP, #48
Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 4", 200 lbs
Age
33
Born
03-07-1991
Batting/Throwing
R/R
Twins add to celebratory ways as team's longest winning streak since 1991 reaches 12 games

The Twins started celebrating with a summer sausage. Now they're taking photos with a group that keeps getting larger after each victory.

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Twins add to celebratory ways as team's longest winning streak since 1991 reaches 12 games
What we've learned during the Minnesota Twins' winning streak: 3 takeaways

After hitting rock bottom at 7-13, the Twins are riding a seven-game winning streak and have Carlos Correa ready to return.

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What we've learned during the Minnesota Twins' winning streak: 3 takeaways
Twins Opening Day roster reactions: Surprises, injuries and expected roles

Thoughts on who did or didn't make the cut and all of the expected roles after injuries shook up the pitching half of the roster.

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Twins Opening Day roster reactions: Surprises, injuries and expected roles
Why the Twins pivoted to relievers this winter and built a bullpen that 'should be a weapon'

Led by flame-throwing closer Jhoan Duran, the Twins have assembled a deep and cheap bullpen that projects as one of MLB's best.

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Why the Twins pivoted to relievers this winter and built a bullpen that 'should be a weapon'
Why the Twins traded Jorge Polanco, who they got in return and what comes next

Polanco's exit opens second base for Edouard Julien now and Brooks Lee later while bringing back a four-player haul from the Mariners.

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Why the Twins traded Jorge Polanco, who they got in return and what comes next
Mariners reliever Justin Topa almost quit the game. Now he's firing zeros nightly

Topa's major-league journey involved two torn UCLs and a stint in indy ball. Now, he's a key cog for MLB's best bullpen.

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Mariners reliever Justin Topa almost quit the game. Now he's firing zeros nightly
Mariners reportedly agree to sign AJ Pollock, roster comes into focus

Pollock gives the Mariners another weapon against left-handed pitching and another option for the DH spot.

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Mariners reportedly agree to sign AJ Pollock, roster comes into focus
How the Brewers are mining untapped potential in some unlikely places

Justin Topa is a prime example of what the Brewers are trying to accomplish.

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How the Brewers are mining untapped potential in some unlikely places
Brewers’ Justin Topa wishes his mom could share in his big-league moments

Karen Topa never saw her son’s dream finally come true. “It’s heartbreaking,” Justin said. “She helped me all my life.”

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Brewers’ Justin Topa wishes his mom could share in his big-league moments