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Twins
April 26, 2017
Metrodome, Twins deflated in bizarre night 31 years ago

Metrodome, Twins deflated in bizarre night 31 years ago

A severe thunderstorm with high winds on April 26, 1986, ripped off a panel on the Metrodome roof and eventually spoiled the Twins night.
Twins
April 26, 2017
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) catches a Texas Rangers third baseman Joey Gallo (13) fly ball during the second inning at Globe Life P

Souhan: Two in a row of the right kind of Twins win

The last two nights in Texas have provided a pleasant respite. Not just because the Twins won. But because they won by playing sharp baseball.
Twins
April 26, 2017
After walks, Twins mash their way to 8-1 victory over Rangers

After walks, Twins mash their way to 8-1 victory over Rangers

A seven-run fifth inning, including a Miguel Sano home run and three straight doubles, produced a win over the Rangers.
Twins
April 26, 2017
Twins going for first three-game sweep in Texas since 1976

Twins going for first three-game sweep in Texas since 1976

The Twins have a chance to sweep the Rangers here in a three game series for the first time since Rod Carew and Roy Smalley were in the Minnesota lineup.
Twins
April 26, 2017
Twins relief pitcher Ryan O'Rourke was previously called up last September.

Twins reliever O'Rourke will have season-ending elbow surgery

Lefthanded reliever Ryan O'Rourke was diagnosed with a partially torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow. He'll be out until early next season.
Twins
April 25, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Hector Santiago throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, April 11, 201

Twins starter Santiago to pitch with heavy heart on Wednesday

Hector Santiago left a heartfelt message on Instagram late Tuesday night dedicated to his grandmother.
Twins
April 25, 2017

Twins-Texas game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Twins
April 25, 2017

Reliever O'Rourke has torn elbow ligament, needs Tommy John surgery

The Twins lefthander sought a second opinion on elbow after discomfort persisted when he attempted to start a throwing program
Twins
April 25, 2017
Twins' potential top pick touted as 'Baseball's LeBron or the new Babe'

Twins' potential top pick touted as 'Baseball's LeBron or the new Babe'

If 17-year-old Hunter Greene really is that good, then the Twins should have their No. 1 pick in for the June 12 MLB draft already decided.
Twins
April 25, 2017
Inside the numbers: How walks are saving the Twins this year

Inside the numbers: How walks are saving the Twins this year

Stymied on offense through four innings Monday night, the Twins once again returned to a lesson that has served them well this young season: Before they can get a run, they must walk.
Twins
April 25, 2017
Buxton gets special batting practice session with Torii Hunter

Buxton gets special batting practice session with Torii Hunter

Torii Hunter, wearing a suit, stepped into the batting cageSunday and offered Byron Buxton some advice that might change the direction of a disappointing start to the season.
Twins
April 25, 2017
Brian Dozier followed the flight of his bases-clearing double that gave the Twins the lead at Texas.

Dozier's bases-clearing double lifts Twins over Rangers

Brian Dozier looked for a changeup from Rangers lefthander Martin Perez in the fifth inning Monday night, and guessed right.
Twins
April 25, 2017

Twins 3, Texas 2

Brian Dozier's bases-clearing double in the fifth inning lifted the Twins over the Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Monday.
Twins
April 25, 2017
Minnesota Twins' Chris Gimenez (38), Byron Buxton (25) and Kennys Vargas, rear, celebrate scoring on a bases clearing double by Brian Dozier in the fi

Sano suspended one game, but Twins will appeal

Major League Baseball on Monday suspended Twins third baseman Miguel Sano one game for his role in a benches-clearing incident on Saturday against Detroit. Sano also was fined.
Twins
April 25, 2017

Monday's Twins-Texas game recap

Brian Dozier's bases-clearing double in the fifth inning drove in the only runs the Twins would need.
Twins
April 24, 2017
Postgame: Hughes is 3-1, Sano is agile, Buxton takes better at-bats

Postgame: Hughes is 3-1, Sano is agile, Buxton takes better at-bats

The Twins beat Texas 3-2 on Monday in the first of three games at Globe Life Park behind Brian Dozier's three-run double in the fifth.
Twins
April 24, 2017
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball for his part in a benches-clearing incident on Saturday again

Twins' Sano suspended one game for role in Saturday's bench-clearing incident

The Twins will appeal the suspension, believing they have a good chance to get the punishment reduced to a fine.
Twins
April 24, 2017
Torii Hunter's debut as Twins analyst earns rave reviews

Torii Hunter's debut as Twins analyst earns rave reviews

Hunter made his debut as a Twins analyst Friday joining Fox Sports North play-by-play voice Dick Bremer in the booth for the weekend series against Detroit.
Twins
April 24, 2017
Twins reliever Buddy Boshers

Reusse: Twins' Boshers promoted, pitches and demoted within 24 hours

Anyone watching Buddy Boshers in March didn't think he would make it back to the Twins. There he was on Sunday -- effective for seven quick outs -- and quickly gone.
Twins
April 23, 2017
Home plate umpire Mike Everitt, right, calls out Detroit Tigers runner Ian Kinsler, left, at home after a tag by Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro,

Twins' ugly homestand ends with blowout loss to Detroit

Catcher Chris Gimenez took to the mound to finish the game.