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Minnesota Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson throws a pitch against the Seattle Mariners in the top of the first inning Monday night at Target Fiel

Twins resume winning; rookie Woods Richardson pitches a gem

Simeon Woods Richardson wasn't the winning pitcher but could celebrate his best start since joining the Twins. He gave up only one hit and one walk in six shutout innings.

Comcast axed Bally Sports North. How are Twins fans adjusting?

May 6
A message to Comcast customers regarding a dispute with Bally Sports.
We asked Twins fans who used to have Comcast how they are handling the cable carrier's decision to drop Bally Sports channels last week. The answers varied from creative solutions to apathy to anger.
  • Reusse on the Timberwolves and the Twins television mess

'He's one of my favorites.' Twins happy to see Polanco back at Target Field

May 6
Jorge Polanco doffs his helmet to the Target Field crowd before his first at-bat in Minneapolis as a member of the Mariners.
The Twins welcomed Jorge Polanco back with a tribute video highlighting his meaning to the team both on and off the field.
  • Twins resume winning; rookie Woods Richardson pitches a gem

Michael Massey, Maikel Garcia key a 7th-inning rally for the Royals in a 3-2 win over the Brewers

May 6
Michael Massey homered and Maikel Garcia singled in two runs in a three-run seventh inning as the Kansas City Royals rallied past the Milwaukee Brewers 3-2 on Monday night.

José Ramírez breaks Larry Doby's team record for go-ahead homers as Guardians top Tigers 2-1

May 6
José Ramírez hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, breaking Hall of Famer Larry Doby's franchise record with his 87th career go-ahead blast and lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a 2-1 win over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Twins
May 6
The Twins formed a victory huddle after extending their winning streak to four games against the White Sox on April 25.

'How about that win?' 12 highlights of Twins' 12-game winning streak

From a 7-0 shutout over the White Sox on April 22 through a 3-1 win over the Red Sox on Saturday, the Twins had the top-scoring offense in the league and a pitching staff with a 3.08 ERA.
Twins
May 6
This was the last time the Twins' original Rally Sausage was seen in public: Ryan Jeffers hit a home run in the third inning Sunday to give the Twins

Twins' 12-game winning streak, original Rally Sausage meet their end

The longest Twins' winning streak in 33 years ended with a 9-2 loss to Boston, and the original Rally Sausage also met its demise.
The Twins celebrated a walk-off hit against Toronto last season.
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Twins
May 6
Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco fielded a grounder against Houston on Sunday. Polanco has gotten off to a slow start with his new team since his

Polanco returns to Target Field; Twins seek to start another streak

Jorge Polanco is batting .193 so far for the Mariners after his trade. Another former Twins regular is also in the Mariners lineup.
Twins
May 5
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Red Sox on Sunday at Target Field.

Souhan: Even as winning streak ends, Jeffers continues to thrive

Much like the Wolves' Rudy Gobert, the Twins have a star "C" in Ryan Jeffers. The catcher/designated hitter could be playing his way into an All-Star Game spot.
Twins
May 5
Willi Castro steals third base on a wild pitch as Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers attempts the tag during the sixth inning Saturday.

Twins win 12th in a row, longest winning streak in 33 years

"The more baseball we've played," manager Rocco Baldelli said after the 3-1 win over Boston, "the better baseball we've played."
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.
Twins
May 4
Twins relief pitcher Cole Sands delivers against Red Sox during the ninth inning Saturday at Target Field as the Twins stretched their winning streak

Reusse: Just as in 1980, surprising contributors fueling Twins' 12-game winning streak

Only this time, the winning streak has come to save the season, rather than at the tail end of a lost one.
Twins
May 4
Twins righthander Pablo López delivers against the Red Sox during the first inning Saturday at Target Field. López gave up a first-inning run, but i

Twins' first 'Pablo Day' a success for López

The new promotion seats yellow-clad fans waving Venezuelan flags together in a section in right field.
Twins
May 4
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.
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.
Twins
May 3
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is dealing with right knee soreness.

Twins put Buxton, Stewart on injured list

Byron Buxton has inflammation in his right knee, but no structural issues, while Brock Stewart is battling tendinitis in his pitching shoulder.
Twins
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.
Twins
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.
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:
Sports
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.
Twins
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.
Twins
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.
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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?
Twins
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.
Twins
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.
Twins
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.
Twins
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.
Twins
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.
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