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Twins
June 22, 2016
Suzuki drives in six, Twins need 'em all in 14-10 slugfest with Phillies

Suzuki drives in six, Twins need 'em all in 14-10 slugfest with Phillies

The Twins scored in double digits for the first time this season, led by Kurt Suzuki's six RBI that masked another poor outing from Tyler Duffey.
Twins
June 22, 2016

Will Duffey remain in Twins' rotation? Molitor uncertain

The second-year righthander, who appeared headed toward a breakthrough season one month ago — his ERA was 1.85 on May 15 after his first four starts — suddenly is at risk of losing his every-fifth-day job
Twins
June 22, 2016

Tuesday's Twins-Philadelphia game recap

A look back at Tuesday's game.
Twins
June 21, 2016
Minnesota Twins right fielder Miguel Sano, top, and second baseman Eduardo Nunez collide in right field while chasing a fly ball hit by the Los Angele

Is Sano still a right fielder? As rehab stint nears, Twins still aren't sure

Barring a setback, the Twins' young slugger will begin playing -- somewhere -- for Class AAA Rochester as soon as Friday.
Twins
June 21, 2016
Left fielder Robbie Grossman has reached base via hit or walk in 26 of his 28 starts since joining the Twins.

A good surprise: Grossman has given Twins a spark

With the Twins in need of outfield help, Robbie Grossman is taking advantage of an opportunity he didn't initially see in Minnesota.
June 21, 2016
12 Twins pitchers on opening day roster: track records gone off the rails

12 Twins pitchers on opening day roster: track records gone off the rails

Even the biggest cynic would have been reaching to foresee that the 12 pitchers who started the year with the Twins would struggle to the level they have.
Twins
June 21, 2016
Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton hits a solo home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Carlos Perez watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monda

Twins remain concerned with Buxton's strikeouts

Over his past 43 plate appearances, he has struck out 19 times, including seven times over the first three games of the series against the Yankees.
Twins
June 21, 2016

Inside the numbers: Byron Buxton's rough season

A detailed breakdown of top prospect Buxton's struggles during his second season in the majors.
Twins
June 20, 2016

Robbie Grossman at a glance

Since being picked up by the Twins as a free agent in mid-May, Grossman has batted .289 in 20 games with the club.
Twins
June 20, 2016

Twins-Philadelphia series preview

When the Twins complete this series before heading on a six-game road trip, they will have played 17 of 20 games at home. The Twins are 5-9 at home this month.
Twins
June 20, 2016
Plouffe's sweet slide ends another Twins losing slide

Plouffe's sweet slide ends another Twins losing slide

Trevor Plouffe avoided a tag to score in the fourth inning, helping the Twins to a 7-4 victory over the Yankees that ended a five-game losing streak.
Twins
June 20, 2016
Must-see: Watch Trevor Plouffe's game-changing slide

Must-see: Watch Trevor Plouffe's game-changing slide

The Twins trailed New York 2-1 in the sixth inning when Eduardo Escobar lined a triple to the right-field corner, setting up the action at home plate.
Twins
June 20, 2016

Gallery: Twins 7, Yankees 4

Despite a rocky eighth inning, two big strikeouts by Taylor Rogers and Brandon Kintzler saved the day and the Twins hang on for a 7-4 victory over the Yankees.
Twins
June 19, 2016
The Twins have reached an agreement with outfielder Alex Kirilloff, their first-round pick from the June 9 draft, according to a source with knowledge

Twins agree to terms with first-round draft pick

The Twins have reached an agreement with outfielder Alex Kirilloff, their first-round pick from the June 9 draft, according to a source with knowledge of the talks.
Twins
June 19, 2016

Sunday's Twins-Yankees game recap

Twins rookie outfielder Max Kepler was 3-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and three runs scored.
Twins
June 19, 2016
Twins third baseman Trevor Plouffe

Plouffe at first base in series finale against New York

Both the Twins and Ervin Santana enter today with five game losing streaks.
Twins
June 19, 2016
Twins starter Tommy Milone

Milone returns to Twins with aggressive approach

A victim of the Twins' roster shake-up in May, Tommy Milone also floated through waivers unclaimed and was outrighthed to Class AAA Rochester on May 7.
Twins
June 19, 2016
Brian Dozier watched the 9th inning from the dugout.

Twins watch four-run lead melt into fifth straight loss

New York scored all its runs over the final three innings and held on to win 7-6. The Twins have lost five consecutive games for the fourth time this season.
Twins
June 18, 2016
Boston Red Sox's Jackie Bradley Jr., right, celebrates with Xander Bogaerts after Bradley's three-run home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson

Phil Miller's Sunday Insider: Red Sox show patience with prospects

Boston's top prospects initially struggled. Now, they've become stars.
Twins
June 18, 2016

Gallery: N.Y. Yankees 7, Twins 6

The Yankees held off the Twins 7-6 on Saturday at Target Field.