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Twins
April 22, 2018
Tampa Bay Rays' Denard Span, center, congratulates C.J. Cron, right, after scoring on Cron's two-run home run off Minnesota Twins reliever Gabriel Moy

Twins relievers melt down at end of 10-1 loss to Rays

The Rays broke open the game with five runs in the seventh inning.
Twins
April 22, 2018
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton.

Buxton heads to Fort Myers on rehab assignment

The outfielder could rejoin the Twins during the upcoming series against the Yankees.
Twins
April 21, 2018
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver, left, watches as Tampa Bay Rays' Denard Span, right, hits a two-run double off Twins reliever Gabriel Moya durin

Ex-Twin Span finds right role with hometown Rays

Denard Span, drafted 20th overall in 2002 by the Twins, was expected to be one of the veteran influences on the Rays, and leads the club with 17 RBI from the leadoff spot.
Twins
April 21, 2018
The Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier (2) reacts after a strike out in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during the American League Wild Card

Twins, Yankees have taken divergent paths since '17 Wild Card game

So far, makeover in Bronx has flopped since wild-card game.
Twins
April 21, 2018

Saturday's Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

A look back at Saturday's game.
Twins
April 21, 2018

Twins send Moya to Rochester; Bard coming back?

With Phil Hughes coming off of the disabled list Sunday, the Twins had to make room on the 25-man roster.
Twins
April 21, 2018

Central Intelligence: Lousy April to affect whole season

A weekly look around the AL Central
Twins
April 21, 2018

MLB Statistically Speaking

Going inside the numbers of baseball.
Twins
April 21, 2018
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) connected with the ball for a double in the second inning.

Buxton feels well enough to take batting practice

While still not 100 percent recovering from migraines, Byron Buxton was able to take batting practice in St. Petersburg on Saturday a few hours before the Twins take on the Rays.
Twins
April 21, 2018
Tampa Bay Rays' Denard Span, right, lines a two-run double off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lance Lynn during the fifth inning of a baseball game

Rosario's grand slam not enough as Twins lose in 10 innings

Eddie Rosario clubbed an eighth-inning grand slam but Fernando Rodney blew the save and the Rays won 8-7.
Twins
April 21, 2018
Target Field grounds crew worked to remove ice and snow from the field and concourse in preparation for the home opener.

Inclement weather, postponed games mess with Twins' routines

After a run of postponements at Target Field and a special two-game series in San Juan bookended by off days, the Twins on Friday embarked on the first of 19 straight days with a game - weather permitting.
Twins
April 21, 2018

Friday's Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
April 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lance Lynn delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 20, 2018, in St. P

Lynn continues to walk batters but sees progress with Twins

Lance Lynn pitched into the seventh inning on Friday but ended up giving up five earned runs on seven hits and five walks
Twins
April 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning.

Kepler in the lineup as Twins face the Rays

Max Kepler's knee is OK, and Lance Lynn, who hasn't pitched since April 9, returns to the mound for the Twins on Friday night after enduring a string of postponements
Twins
April 20, 2018
Twins prospect Jake Reed

Minors update: Reed re-injured, Arraez returns, Stewart piles up strikeouts.

Some updates on injuries, plus some encouraging starts by a handful of players in the Twins' minor league organization
Twins
April 20, 2018
The Minnesota Twins celebrate a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians in 16 innings in a baseball game at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico,

Five-hour energy: Twins seek momentum from 16-inning victory

It was one game that reflected positively on a team that was able to hold down a solid Cleveland lineup, shake off its bungled scoring opportunities and scratch out a win.
Twins
April 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes

Hughes will start Sunday for Twins, first time since May

In his most recent rehab start, Phil Hughes threw five shutout innings on three hits with no walks and four strikeouts against Tampa.
Twins
April 19, 2018

Twins-Tampa Bay series preview

Joe Mauer, who turned 35 on Thursday, hits the Rays like no other opponent. He hit .381 against them last season when at home, pushing his career batting average to .360 against Tampa Bay
Twins
April 19, 2018
Boys wait for an opportunity to ask for autographs from the players before the final match of a two-game Mayor League Series between the Minnesota Twi

Berrios right at home before LaMarre's 16th-inning game-winner

Jose Berrios, who grew up near San Juan's Hiram Bithorn Stadium, pitched seven dominant innings and led the celebration as Ryan LaMarre's bases-loaded single gave the Twins a 2-1 victory.
Twins
April 19, 2018

Wednesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Wednesday's marathon game in San Juan.