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Twins
August 27, 2015
The Twins' Shane Robinson was cut Wednesday, the beginning of offseason moves.

Twins look to end road trip in dominant fashion against Rays

Twins go for seven straight road wins - as well as a 7-3 road trip - as they face Tampa Bay tonight
August 27, 2015
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Kevin Jepsen (49)

Escobar, Suzuki and Jepsen: Revisiting the Twins at the trade deadline

The Twins only upgraded one position at last month's trade deadline. But the move they made and the ones they didn't make have them looking smart.
Twins
August 27, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, left, shakes hands with teammate Miguel Sano after a home run last week in Baltimore.

Section 219: A suggestion I'm glad I didn't make about the Twins

Things have changed quite a bit for the Twins since they left New York under a cloud of gloom. Will September be this exciting?
Twins
August 27, 2015
Minnesota Twins catcher Chris Herrmann (12) high fived second baseman Brian Dozier (2) after Herrmann hit a homer against the Cleveland Indians in the

Schedule might favor Twins playoff prospects

As the Twins complete a rugged 10-game road trip tonight at Tampa Bay, they now have more home games than road dates remaining. That's important for a club that's been far better this season at Target Field than on the road.
Twins
August 27, 2015
Twins rejoin playoff picture with 6th consecutive win

Twins rejoin playoff picture with 6th consecutive win

The Twins' victory Wednesday over Tampa Bay, their sixth straight on the road, jumps them back into a wild-card spot.
Twins
August 27, 2015
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher J.R. Graham.

Twins notes: Graham heads to 15-day disabled list

The Twins placed righthander J.R. Graham on the 15-day disabled list Wednesday because of right shoulder inflammation.
Twins
August 26, 2015
Twins closer Glen Perkins

Postgame: Thoughts on Perkins, Jepsen, Escobar, and more

The Twins can finish with a 7-3 record on their biggest road trip of the season if they can beat the Rays on Thursday
Twins
August 26, 2015

Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Twins
August 26, 2015
Twins relief pitcher Blaine Boyer

Twins place Graham on DL, activate Boyer

The Twins, led by the red hot Miguel Sano, try to solve Chris Archer and the Rays.
August 26, 2015
Does Miguel Sano have a shot at AL Rookie of the Year?

Does Miguel Sano have a shot at AL Rookie of the Year?

Miguel Sano is a lot of things already. But is he a candidate for AL Rookie of the Year?
Twins
August 26, 2015
Home runs bail out Santana as Twins win fifth straight road game

Home runs bail out Santana as Twins win fifth straight road game

Three home runs, including another blast by Miguel Sano, helped the Twins escape a bad outing from Ervin Santana and win a fifth straight game away from Target Field.
Twins
August 26, 2015
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Tyler Duffey.

As teams adjust, Twins' Duffey has more than curveball

Tyler Duffey throws his curveball like he's been doing it all his life. Not quite.
Twins
August 25, 2015
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana throws in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., on Tu

Postgame: Thoughts on Boyer, Sano, Fien and Santana

The Twins made it five straight on Tuesday with a 11-7 win over Tampa Bay. They are now one-half game out of the last wild card spot
Twins
August 25, 2015

Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Twins
August 25, 2015
Twinsí right-handed pitcher Ervin Santana sat in the dugout moments before the start of the game.

Coming off sweep of Orioles, Twins send Santana out in Tampa

The Twins are coming off of a four-game sweep of the Orioles. Can they keep the momentum going?
Twins
August 24, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton warms up before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2015, in Baltimore. The Twins won 3-2.

Twins, Buxton hope second time around is different

The Twins hope Byron Buxton's second MLB stint rivals a trend of his career.
Twins
August 24, 2015
Twins relief pitcher Blaine Boyer

Twins' Boyer tosses in the bullpen while recovering from sore elbow

Everything went well, according to Twins director of communications Dustin Morse, as Boyer appears to have recovered from the sore elbow that landed him on the 15-day disabled list. The next move is up to the Twins.
Twins
August 24, 2015

Chart: Byron Buxton's 2015 stops

Byron Buxton has bounced between two minor league clubs and the Twins this season.
Twins
August 24, 2015

Twins-Tampa Bay series preview

The Twins open a three-game series in Tampa Bay against the Rays on Tuesday.
Twins
August 24, 2015
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Tommy Milone (33) celebrates 4-3 win in 12 innings over the Baltimore Orioles with catcher Kurt Suzuki, left, after a b

Thoughts after a big weekend for Twins in Baltimore

The Twins are now 4-3 on their current 10-game road trip. Next up are the Tampa Bay Rays.