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Twins
April 30, 2016

Twins notes: Duffey gives up long ball but is otherwise effective

Twins righthander Tyler Duffey gave up three runs in the first inning Saturday afternoon, but only one was earned, because of Eduardo Nunez's error.
Twins
April 30, 2016

Saturday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Saturday afternoon's game.
Twins
April 30, 2016

Twins hitters: Statistically speaking

Numbers to know.
Twins
April 30, 2016

Central intelligence

A weekly look around the AL Central
Twins
April 30, 2016

Twins postgame: GM Ryan on team's struggles: 'They are feeling it and so am I.'

The Twins lost 4-1 to Detroit on Saturday and will try to avoid getting swept on Sunday in the three-game series.
Twins
April 30, 2016
Tyler Duffey

Duffey on the mound as Twins try to bounce back

The Twins missed an opportunity to take advantage of a young pitcher on Friday. Will they be up the task against a veteran in the middle of a nice roll?
Minneapolis
April 30, 2016
The Twins new homerun sign at Target Field.

Now enough local Target Field workers to avoid busing in out-of-staters

Twins games this weekend will be staged by local hires from new pool of applicants.
Twins
April 30, 2016
The Twins put righthander Alex Meyer into the rotation, manager Paul Molitor announced Friday.

Meyer is latest addition to Twins youthful rotation

Rookies Alex Meyer and Jose Berrios join Tyler Duffey, who has 62 innings in the majors, in the starting rotation. Meyer replaces Tommt Milone.
Twins
April 30, 2016

Friday's Twins-Detroit game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
April 30, 2016

Postgame: Twins came out flat Friday, and never recovered

The Twins have lost five of their last seven games and have to face a tough pitcher on Friday
Twins
April 29, 2016
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano throws to first base for the out on Washington Nationals' Anthony Rendon during the third inning of an inter

Sano impressive at third base for Twins

Miguel Sano hasn't just occupied third base in his two starts there this week, he has thrived at the position.
Outdoors
April 29, 2016
Alisha Perkins, shown running near downtown Minneapolis, credits running with helping her find a balance in her life.

The pitch from Alisha Perkins? Be kind to yourself

Minnesota woman has experienced the benefits of running, and makes a point to get the word out.
Twins
April 28, 2016

Series preview: Detroit at Twins

The three-game series begins Friday night at Target Field.
Twins
April 28, 2016

Byung Ho Park's home runs

A look at Park's five home runs so far this season.
Twins
April 28, 2016
Reynaldo Rodriguez

Twins minor leaguer Reynaldo Rodriguez suspended for steroid use

The 29-year-old had a strong 2015 season in Class AAA and received a spring invite to Twins camp.
Twins
April 28, 2016
Byung Ho Park hit a home run against the Brewers last week in the series opener.

Twins' rookie slugger Park adapts to high heat

Few pitchers in the Korea Baseball Organization, where Byung Ho Park hit 104 homers over the past two seasons, can hurl a fastball more than 90 mph.
Twins
April 28, 2016
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kevin Jepsen

Despite homers, Jepsen will keep closing for Twins

Kevin Jepsen, the Twins' interim closer, has three losses and three blown saves in five opportunities.
Twins
April 28, 2016

Wednesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Wednesday's game.
Twins
April 28, 2016

Postgame: Molitor understands Rosario's intent on outfield error

The left fielder hoped to throw out a base runner, but didn't catch the fly ball first; Twins and Indians make donation to Rock Hall of Fame.
Twins
April 27, 2016
Chicago White Sox designated hitter Adam LaRoche (25) sits with his son Drake, 13, in the White Sox dugout at U.S. Cellular Field before a game agains

Rand: Ex-Twin Boyer supports LaRoche's decision to retire over limits on son

The two have been tight since 2000, nearly half their lives, when the Braves drafted both of them — Boyer in the third round, LaRoche more of a long shot in the 29th round.