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August 24, 2016
Why has Hector Santiago struggled so badly with the Twins?

Why has Hector Santiago struggled so badly with the Twins?

Hector Santiago was great with the Angels in July but has been awful since being traded to the Twins. What's going on here?
Twins
August 24, 2016
Twins reliever Ryan Pressly has hit 99 miles per hour, and is looking to crack the 100-mph mark.

Throwing 100 mph rare for Twins pitchers – for now

The Twins don't have a tradition of high-velocity pitchers, but that might change
Twins
August 24, 2016
Dozier homers again but Gibson's struggles lead to Twins loss

Dozier homers again but Gibson's struggles lead to Twins loss

Brian Dozier hit his 10th home run in August on Tuesday. But for the third time this month starter Kyle Gibson allowed at least five runs, a nagging problem for the Twins' starting rotation.
Twins
August 23, 2016

Postgame: Polanco's baserunning impresses Molitor

Jorge Polanco impressed his manager with a couple of smart baserunning plays in the third inning of Tuesday night's loss.
Twins
August 23, 2016

Tuesday's Twins-Detroit game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Twins
August 23, 2016
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson

Up-and-down Gibson knows Tigers well

Twins righthander Kyle Gibson starts the first of a brief three-game homestand tonight vs. Detroit. It's his ninth career start against the Tigers.
August 23, 2016
Tim Tebow

Tim Tebow to work out for Twins, other MLB teams next week

The Twins have two scouts in the area where former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow will work out next week and one or both are expected to attend.
Twins
August 22, 2016
A pitch clock has been in effect at Class AAA and Class AA since last year, with this one ticking on former Twins prospect Alex Meyer.

Is there a place to set the pace of a baseball game?

With MLB games dragging again, Commissioner Rob Manfred pushes for a clock to speed pitchers along.
Twins
August 22, 2016

Twins-Detroit series preview

The Twins are coming off a 2-4 road trip that ended with four consecutive losses at Kansas City. The Twins batted .178 in the series.
August 22, 2016
Hitter-turned-knuckleballer Dan Johnson signed by Dodgers

Hitter-turned-knuckleballer Dan Johnson signed by Dodgers

Former Blaine standout and 10-year MLB first baseman had been pitching for the St. Paul Saints. Now he's headed for the Dodgers' Class AA Tulsa affiliate.
August 22, 2016
Ex-Twin Danny Valencia reportedly injured A's teammate in altercation

Ex-Twin Danny Valencia reportedly injured A's teammate in altercation

Per a report out of the Bay Area, Valencia and teammate Billy Butler got into some sort of altercation recently that caused Butler to miss playing time.
Vikings
August 22, 2016
Artist showcases U.S. Bank Stadium in minimalist football collection

Artist showcases U.S. Bank Stadium in minimalist football collection

S. Preston has eight pieces of artwork featuring the Twin Cities sports market and his complete minimalist baseball stadium collection is on display at Target Field.
Twins
August 22, 2016
Twins starter Ervin Santana held the Royals to two runs over seven innings on five hits and one walk with 10 strikeouts, his most strikeouts since Sep

Santana's effort not enough as Royals sweep Twins

After a sharp outing goes for naught for the Twins, their manager says, "Our mental toughness needs to improve.''
Twins
August 22, 2016
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton bats in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday, April, 17, 2016 in

Who will the Twins call up from the minors in September?

The process of deciding on September call-ups has begun -- but don't expect a lot of unfamiliar faces.
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.