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Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack celebrates after a strikeout against the Red Sox during the sixth inning Friday at Target Field.

Winning streak reaches 11 as Twins top Red Sox 5-2

The streak is Minnesota's longest since 2006, and is the third-longest in team history. Chris Paddack pitched six shutout innings.

Reusse: When or if Buxton plays, his place is in center field

May 3
There's no one quite like Byron Buxton at his best in center field, and both Buxton and the Twins would prefer to keep him there.
Last year's DH experiment fizzled out, proving that despite a dodgy knee the Twins need Buxton on the grass.

Twins put Buxton, Stewart on injured list

May 3
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is dealing with right knee soreness.
Byron Buxton has inflammation in his right knee, but no structural issues, while Brock Stewart is battling tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.

Miami Marlins working on trade that would send 2B Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres

May 3
The Miami Marlins are working on a trade that would send second baseman and reigning NL batting champion Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres.

Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.

May 3
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout had surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his left knee on Friday, and the three-time AL MVP is expected to return this season.
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May 3
Twins starter Chris Paddack works with pitching coach Pete Maki during spring training.

Twins pitcher Paddack punishes himself for poor performance

Chris Paddack walked into the Target Field bullpen two weeks ago and laid 10 one-dollar bills on the pitcher's mound. The time had come to bet on himself, he decided.
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May 3
The Boston Red Sox's Tyler O’Neill, who is in his first season with Boston after six seasons with St. Louis, played in his 500th major league game o

Twins test 10-game winning streak vs. team with winning record

Here's the Twins' challenge: Boston's pitching staff leads the major leagues in ERA and, unlike the White Sox and Angels, the Red Sox have a winning record.
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May 2
A Twins fan holds a sausage before Monday's game in Chicago.

Souhan: A sausage? A knee surgery? Minnesota sports has gone mad

In a week unlike any other in state history, the Twins and Timberwolves both got on a roll, unlike the Twins' smelly talisman.
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May 2
Byron Buxton was thrown out stealing during Tuesday's game in Chicago.

Buxton to have MRI; Baldelli won't speculate about extent of knee issue

Byron Buxton left the game in the second inning with what the Twins described as knee soreness after slowing to a jog on a stolen base try.
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May 2
The Twins' Jose Miranda notches an RBI single during the seventh inning against the White Sox in Chicago on Wednesday.

Road killers: Twins win 10th in row with another rally in Chicago

The Twins beat the White Sox 10-5 to end their six-game road trip. Bigger tests are ahead as all 10 victories came against two teams that are among the worst in MLB.
Mudonna and T.C. Bear joined St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter for the ceremonial first pitch at the St. Paul Saints home opener last season.
Minnesota Twins minor-league guide Minnesota Twins farm system directory
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Want to follow the St. Paul Saints and the other Minnesota Twins baseball minor-league affiliates. Here's where to find information on all of the organization's teams.
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May 1
Comcast dropped Bally Sports channels on Tuesday night.

Five things to know about Comcast dropping Bally Sports North

The latest twist in a long and frustrating road for local sports fans came Tuesday night when Comcast, a huge cable operator in Minnesota, dropped Bally Sports North. What happens now?
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May 1
A message to Comcast customers regarding a dispute with Bally Sports.

Twins go dark on Comcast in dispute between company and Bally Sports

Twins games will not be available on Bally Sports after negotiations broke down between the company's owner and Comcast.
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May 1
The Twins' Manuel Margot, right, slides by White Sox catcher Martín Maldonado to score on a single from Carlos Correa during the eighth inning Tuesda

Twins win 9th straight as Kepler scores Buxton with winning run again

For the second game in a row, the Twins took a one-run victory from Chicago with Max Kepler driving in Byron Buxton in the ninth inning.
The worst: Kevin Slowey and the 2011 duds. The best: Kirby, Jack and the ’91ers.
Minnesota Twins history Reusse: Grading all 62 Minnesota Twins seasons — the all-time best, meh and worst
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You can probably guess the top two. And you might remember some of the F's. Only Patrick Reusse, in attendance on the Minnesota Twins' first day in 1961, can grade them all.
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May 1
Twins closer Jhoan Duran reacts after striking out the White Sox's Andrew Vaughn to secure his team's ninth victory in a row, 6-5 over Chicago on Tues

Twins closer Duran earns save in first game off injured list

Jhoan Duran was handed a one-run lead to protect in the bottom of the ninth inning and got the save to keep the Twins' winning streak alive.
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April 30
Twins hitting coach David Popkins showed off some muscle during media day at spring training, before he had an idea for a rally sausage.

Q&A with the the mastermind behind Twins' Rally Sausage

Twins hitting coach David Popkins came up with the idea of the Rally Sausage, which has captivated fans and coincided with Minnesota's offense coming alive.
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April 30
The Twins' Byron Buxton slides into home with the go-ahead run in a 3-2 victory after a single by Max Kepler in the ninth inning against the White Sox

Twins get just four hits, but use them well to win eighth straight

Max Kepler's single scored Byron Buxton for a 3-2 win over Chicago, with four Twins putchers holding the White Sox scoreless after the first inning and Caleb Thielbar earning the save in a dramatic ninth.
Luis Arraez became the fifth different Twin to win the American League batting title Wednesday, joining (clockwise from top left) Tony Oliva, Rod Care
Minnesota Twins batting champs Luis Arraez joins four other Minnesota Twins as AL batting champions
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Luis Arraez's crown is the 15th batting title won by five Minnesota Twins players. Rod Carew won the most titles as a Twin with seven. Here's the complete list:
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April 29
Carlos Correa returns to the Twins lineup Monday in Chicago against the White Sox.

Twins activate Correa, return Martin to Class AAA St. Paul

Carlos Correa was activated from the injured list after missing 16 games because of a muscle strain. He batted .306 in the Twins' first 11 games.
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April 29
Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson is set to be a new mainstay on the mound as he makes his first-ever second start in one call-up.

Which streak continues? Twins start three-game series in Chicago.

The Twins have won seven in a row; the White Sox just swept three-game from Tampa Bay, doubling their win total for the season.
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April 29
The Twins' Kyle Farmer, left, and Christian Vázquez, center, celebrate scoring off a single hit by Austin Martin with designated hitter Ryan Jeffers,

Secret to Twins' new offensive success? It's the Rally Sausage.

"Everybody touches it before we go to the plate," Kyle Farmer explained. Good news: despite Rocco Baldelli's fears, the sausage doesn't need to be refrigerated.
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April 29
Twins catcher Christian Vázquez runs to third off a double hit by Kyle Farmer during the four-run fifth inning against the Angels on Sunday in Anahei

Winning streak hits seven as Twins smash Angels 11-5

It was only a week ago the Twins had one of the worst-performing offenses in baseball. Now they are achieving feats that haven't been done by the team in more than a decade.
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April 28
The Twins' Carlos Santana, left, celebrates his three-run home run with third base coach Tommy Watkins during the fourth inning Saturday in Anaheim.

Twins bash 17 hits in 16-5 victory over Angels, their sixth in a row

Carlos Santana, Ryan Jeffers and Max Kepler provided the loudest firepower, each smacking a home run in the Saturday night rout. Kyle Farmer reached base four times, scored twice and drove in two.
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April 27
Twins first baseman Carlos Santana is congratulated in the dugout after scoring against the Angels during the third inning Saturday night in Anaheim,

Santana warming back up at the plate after a rough start with Twins

The first baseman became the ninth active player with 1,000th career runs with a homer in the second inning Friday against the Angels.
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April 27
Miguel Sanó has found a home with the Angels after sitting out last season. He played his first eight seasons in the majors with the Twins.

Bear hugs, big smiles: Sanó reunites with former teammates after unlikely return to MLB

Two years ago, Miguel Sanó's baseball future was in doubt due to a lingering meniscus injury. Today he's in better shape than ever and flourishing with the Angels.
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April 27
Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober delivers to home plate during the first inning Friday in Anaheim.

Win streak reaches five as Twins beat Angels 5-3 behind Ober's stellar outing

Bailey Ober didn't allow a hit through five innings and lasted into the eighth, matching the longest start of his career. It was a much-needed effort for the Twins.
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April 26
Mike Trout, left, high-fives Angels special assistant Torii Hunter after Hunter threw the ceremonial first pitch against the Boston Red Sox on April 6

Former Twins outfielder Hunter, now working with Angels, open to managing

After some time away from baseball, Torii Hunter's back with a desire to help pass wisdom along to younger players.