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Twins
May 26, 2017

Twins designate lefthander Adam Wilk for assignment to make room for Mejia

The Twins lost 5-2 on Friday to Tampa Bay, snapping their four game winning streak and dropping them to a 11-14 at home
Twins
May 26, 2017

Twins return home after sweep of Orioles, prepare for holiday weekend

Hector Santiago will try to get back on track tonight as the Twins open a three-game series against Tampa Bay.
Twins
May 26, 2017
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano celebrates his two-run home run with teammates in the dugout in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore

Souhan: Showalter's Twins observations all might be on target

Buck Showalter heaped praise on the Twins organization as a whole - and he just might be right on all his observations
Twins
May 26, 2017
The Twins projected Jorge Polanco as a second baseman 15 months ago. Now he’s the team’s youngest everyday shortstop since Cristian Guzm

Playing big at short: Polanco claims position Twins never seem to fill

The the Twins' shortstop puzzle might lie in Jorge Polanco, a 23-year-old Dominican who was projected, as recently as 15 months ago, to be a second baseman.
Polls
May 26, 2017
Brian Dozier high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on an RBI double by Kennys Vargas in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles on W

Poll: Where will the Twins finish in the AL Central?

Twins
May 25, 2017

Twins-Tampa Bay series preview

The Twins are 70-72 all-time against Tampa Bay and have won the season series only once since 2007.
Twins
May 25, 2017
Brian Dozier high-fives teammates in the dugout after scoring on an RBI double by Kennys Vargas in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles on W

Numbers tell the story in difference between 2016 and 2017 Twins

Are the Twins for real? Well - a 25-18 record near the end of May is better than a team that was 25-54 on July 1 last season. A look at those numbers and more.
Polls
May 25, 2017

Poll: What has been the most exciting part of the Twins' success so far?

Twins
May 25, 2017
Look: People elsewhere are starting to notice Twins' success

Look: People elsewhere are starting to notice Twins' success

Defense, consistent pitching and offensive outbursts have started to put the Twins into the national spotlight.
Twins
May 25, 2017
Minnesota Twins outfielders Eddie Rosario, from left, Byron Buxton and Max Kepler celebrate after a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Bal

Orioles manager Showalter: Twins 'not going away'

Buck Showalter is now a believer in the team that had the worst record in baseball last season, proclaiming the Twins' sweep of the series much more than a fluke.
Twins
May 25, 2017
Don't overlook Paul Molitor when dishing out praise for the Twins

Don't overlook Paul Molitor when dishing out praise for the Twins

When former Twins GM Terry Ryan was fired last July, owner Jim Pohlad made the unusual statement that whomever took over could eventually replace manager Paul Molitor if they wanted.
Twins
May 25, 2017
Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler follows through with an RBI single off Colorado Rockies pitcher Tyler Chatwood during the first inning of the second game

Hartman: Kepler moves about Twins' lineup and outfield, stays productive

No matter where he hits in the Twins order or plays in the outfield, Max Kepler has been productive lately.
Twins
May 25, 2017
Berrios, Rogers pitch out of jams to cement Twins sweep over Orioles

Berrios, Rogers pitch out of jams to cement Twins sweep over Orioles

Jose Berrios shook off allowing three solo home runs to pitch another slid outing, and the bullpen led by Taylor Rogers got the outs needed to send the Twins to a sweep and a 14-5 road record.
Twins
May 24, 2017

Wednesday's Twins-Baltimore game recap

A look back at Wednesday's game.
Twins
May 24, 2017

A look at the Twins' road success

At 14-5, the Twins have the best road winning percentage in the major leagues.
Twins
May 24, 2017
Postgame: Berrios passes first difficult test

Postgame: Berrios passes first difficult test

Unlike his first two dominating starts, Jose Berrios got into some trouble against the Orioles on Wednesday. So far, so good.
Twins
May 24, 2017
Why has Ervin Santana been so dominant? Here are five explanations

Why has Ervin Santana been so dominant? Here are five explanations

More movement on his pitches? Better catchers behind the plate? Maybe just a small sample size? Here's a look behind Ervin Santana's early-season success.
Twins
May 24, 2017
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios, center, is removed by manager Paul Molitor during the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies in the second g

Berrios starting today; Molitor hopes to keep success in perspective

Paul Molitor wants to avoid putting too much pressure on his young righthander, who's off to a 2-0 start and turns 23 this weekend.
Twins
May 24, 2017
'All about Ervin': Santana pitches two-hit shutout for Twins over Baltimore

'All about Ervin': Santana pitches two-hit shutout for Twins over Baltimore

Just one Baltimore base runner reached third base Tuesday night against Ervin Santana, who led the Twins to a 2-0 victory over the Orioles.
Twins
May 24, 2017
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) and center fielder Max Kepler (26) high fived after Sano scored

Sano on what's ahead: 'More RBIs, more team wins. I can feel it.'

Miguel Sano's 37 RBI lead the American League, and he's quick to deflect the praise. "Everybody here is hitting really good," he said.