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Twins
August 21, 2016
New Twins righthander Pat Light

Light aims to make better first impression with Twins

Light made his debut April 26 when he was with the Red Sox but gave up two runs in one inning to the Braves. He was sent back to Class AAA Pawtucket but was summoned again a couple of months later. He made a relief appearance July 2 — when the Red Sox lost 21-2 to the Angels. He gave up five earned runs over 1 ⅔ innings.
Twins
August 21, 2016

Sunday's Twins-Kansas City recap

Kansas City starter Danny Duffy allowed one run over 6 ⅔ innings to improve to 11-1.
Twins
August 21, 2016
A grounds crew member works to cover the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins at Ka

Long delays, like Friday's Twins-Royals game, becoming more common

There seems to be a growing aversion to playing doubleheaders because of the havoc they can create on a pitching staff.
Twins
August 21, 2016
Pitcher Pat Light

Pat Light joins Twins in time for series finale in Kansas City

The Twins are trying to avoid being swept in the four-game series. Ervin Santana gives them their best chance of stopping the rolling Royals.
Twins
August 20, 2016

Saturday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
Twins
August 20, 2016
Justin Verlander has been effective this year, but next year he turns 34 and he is due $84 million from the Tigers over the next three seasons.

MLB Insider: Age might be catching up to Tigers

Detroit's old and expensive roster could use an injection of youth.
Twins
August 20, 2016
Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez is greeted by Eric Hosmer behind Kansas City Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas after hitting a two run home run i

Twins blanked by Kansas City as Royals winning streak continues

Alex Gordon hit two home runs and a double, Ian Kennedy pitched eight sharp innings and the Kansas City Royals extended their winning streak to seven games
Twins
August 20, 2016
Postgame: Santiago turns in rare poor outing

Postgame: Santiago turns in rare poor outing

The Twins were routed 10-0 on Saturday, their sixth shutout loss of the season. Now they have to worry about being swept in the four-game series
Twins
August 20, 2016
World Team pitcher Adalberto Mejia, of the San Francisco Giants, and catcher Francisco Mejia (27) celebrate their 11-3 win against the U.S. Team after

Twins call up Mejia to give pitching staff a fresh arm

The Twins have lost the first two games of this four-game series against the Royals and now have a new pitcher in the clubhouse. It's lefty Adalberto Mejia, whom they received for Eduardo Nunez on July 31.
Twins
August 20, 2016

Statistically speaking

A look inside the numbers.
Twins
August 20, 2016

AL Central Intelligence

A weekly look around the AL Central
Twins
August 20, 2016
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer smiles big while celebrating with teammates following a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins at Kauffman Stadium

Twins fall to Royals in 11 innings after lengthy delays

Friday night's game turned into Saturday morning after it went into extra innings following a three-hour delay.
Variety
August 20, 2016

Meet the new Kirby at Target Field

Named after a Twins legend, Kirby the black lab helps keep the ballpark safe.
Twins
August 20, 2016
Eddie Rosario, diving for a catch vs. Atlanta last month, has shown he can handle center field for the Twins in Byron Buxton’s absence.

Twins outfield defense remains a frustration for Molitor

"We have had more than our fair share," the Twins manager said of miscues in the outfield.
Twins
August 19, 2016
A grounds crew member works to cover the field during the fifth inning of a baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Minnesota Twins at Ka

Twins/Royals resume after 3-hour rain delay in Kansas City

Twins are looking for their first win in five games at Kauffman Stadium this season, and scored three times in the fifth to tie the game 4-4 before the sky opened up.
Twins
August 19, 2016
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 11, 2016 in Minneapolis.

Twins ask Berrios to pick up the pace on the mound

In an attempt to address some mechanical issues and improve his command, Twins pitching coach Neil Allen is ordering Jose Berrios to pick up the tempo
Twins
August 19, 2016
After three perfect innings, Duffey falls apart in loss to Royals

After three perfect innings, Duffey falls apart in loss to Royals

Twins starter Tyler Duffey retired the first 10 Royals batters but was gone from the game by the end of the fourth inning.
Twins
August 19, 2016
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (27) and second baseman Brian Dozier (2) celebrate after the Twins defeated the Boston Red Sox 2-1 in

Hartman: Kintzler runs with chance to close for Twins

The veteran didn't start the year with the Twins but has been excellent protecting late leads.
Twins
August 18, 2016
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) followed through after hitting a home run in the bottom of the 4th inning against the Cleveland Indian

Postgame: Not surprisingly, Dozier likes batting leadoff

The Twins lost 8-1 to the Royals on Thursday and are 0-4 at Kauffman Stadium this season
Twins
August 18, 2016

Thursday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.