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Minnesota Twins' Current Bench Coach Dies At 46
Bench coach Mike Bell, who died from cancer Friday, is survived by his wife and three kids.
MINNEAPOLIS — Mike Bell, the Minnesota Twins' current bench coach, died Friday at the age of 46 from cancer. Bell was hired by the Twins ahead of the 2020 season when the team won the American League Central Division.
"The Minnesota Twins are devastated by the loss of Mike Bell," the organization said in a statement.
"In his short time with our club, Mike had an indelibly positive impact – not only on the quality of our team on the field, but most importantly upon everyone whom he met. Widely respected in our game, all who knew Mike, on and off the field, are better for the experience. The Twins join the baseball world in mourning Mike’s untimely passing; our thoughts and best wishes are with his wife, Kelly, his three children, Luke, Mikayla and Madeline, and the entire Bell family during this difficult time."
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The Twins will play Friday night's spring ball game against the Atlanta Braves in honor of Bell.
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