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Twins win series over Mariners by dominating AL's best pitching staff
Pablo López had a strong start and the Twins blitzed Logan Gilbert, the American League ERA leader, for five runs in the first inning Thursday.
Twins' Jeffers out to prove he can be 'the best catcher in baseball'
Ryan Jeffers ranks third in the major leagues in slugging percentage after hitting his eighth home run of the season Thursday.
Reusse: Twins' revamped rotation succeeds, with more help on the way
The Twins pieced together an unproven starting rotation coming out of spring training, but the addition of Simeon Woods Richardson has made the group particularly effective of late.
Surging Twins play three-game series against struggling Blue Jays
Toronto bats have been mostly silent this season as the Jays are last in the AL East.
Five takeaways from a conversation with Bally Sports North executive
Comcast dropped Bally Sports channels last week, leaving Twins fans who are Comcast subscribers without access to games on that platform. Bally Sports North General Manager Randy Stephens discussed the situation from BSN's perspective.
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Yuen: Before she became known as Joe Mauer's mom, Teresa Mauer was a standout athlete
She came of age during the infancy of girls' prep sports in Minnesota and later raised three baseball stars of her own, including this year's Baseball Hall of Fame inductee.
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Paddack delivers strong start Twins needed in win over Seattle
Twins starter Chris Paddack struck out 10 in 5 1/3 innings and the team's offense produced three home runs as Minnesota beat Seattle 6-3 on Wednesday night.
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Twins trade acquisition Topa has setback recovering from injury
Twins reliever Justin Topa, obtained in the Jorge Polanco deal, will not be activated from the injured list this week.
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One of Twins' top offseason signings finally ready to pitch
The Twins called up Josh Staumont after they optioned Jorge Alcala to Class AAA on Wednesday. Staumont was injured during spring training.
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Bullpen falters badly as Twins collapse in 10-6 loss to Seattle
The Mariners scored eight runs in the final three innings, helped by a rare night of weak work by Twins relief pitchers.
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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Twins manager Baldelli shuffles lineups based on data, matchups
Team has used 34 different batting orders in the first 35 games, unique to each game situation and player status.
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Reusse: Ex-Twins pitching coach Johnson brings velocity to Georgia
Wes Johnson was asked about the strength of the Southeastern Conference in baseball. "There is our league and there is everybody else," he replied.
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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.
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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'He's one of my favorites.' Twins happy to see Polanco back at Target Field
The Twins welcomed Jorge Polanco back with a tribute video highlighting his meaning to the team both on and off the field.
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Comcast axed Bally Sports North. How are Twins fans adjusting?
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.
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'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.
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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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- Rockies break loose for 7 runs in the 4th inning, beat Giants 9-1 to end 4-game skid
- Twins ambush Mariners ace Logan Gilbert with a 5-run 1st inning and cruise to an 11-1 win
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