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Twins
May 19, 2018
Gibson knocked around, offense struggles in Border Battle Game 1

Gibson knocked around, offense struggles in Border Battle Game 1

Righthander Kyle Gibson was hit early and too often, and Twins hitters were befuddled by lefthander Brent Suter's craftiness as they lost to Milwaukee 8-3.
Twins
May 19, 2018
Byron Buxton (top) and Miguel Sano

Reusse: If Sano and Buxton continue to struggle, Twins will be mediocre

This team will struggle to reach .500 if someone doesn't get to Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano.
Twins
May 19, 2018
Mauer leaves Friday's game after aggravating neck injury

Mauer leaves Friday's game after aggravating neck injury

Mauer had suffered a slight injury to the left side of his neck while chasing after then diving for a foul ball during last weekend's series in Anaheim.
Twins
May 18, 2018
Mauer could miss a couple days because of a sore neck

Mauer could miss a couple days because of a sore neck

The Twins first baseman initially was injured a week ago in Anaheim while diving after a foul ball. He tried to play with the injury but had to leave Friday's game against the Brewers.
Twins
May 18, 2018
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano

Sano is off to Rochester for rehab assignment

Miguel Sano had a good pregame session Friday, taking batting practice and running the bases. In fact, indications are that he's close to going out on a minor league rehabilitation assignment.
Twins
May 18, 2018
Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Villar turns the double play after getting Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer at second base during a Border Battle game in 2017.

Twins-Milwaukee series preview

The Twins are 7-8 at Target Field, and still have won back-to-back games at home only once: April 10-11 against the Astros.
Twins
May 17, 2018
Twins catcher Mitch Garver will now get work on pitch-framing in game situations.

Twins feel a pinch behind the plate with catcher shortage

Jason Castro's injury creates playing time for Mitch Garver and Bobby Wilson, but the need for depth looms.
Twins
May 17, 2018
Logan Morrison hit a home run in the sixth inning on Wednesday vs. St. Louis.

Hartman: Molitor encouraged by Twins' progress

After a rough start to the 2018 season, Twins Manager Paul Molitor sees signs of improvement and a still-close AL Central race.
Twins
May 17, 2018
Lynn's struggles continue, Twins drop series finale to St. Louis

Lynn's struggles continue, Twins drop series finale to St. Louis

Lance Lynn, season ERA now at 7.47, lasted just three innings Wednesday afternoon. He allowed three earned runs and walked four in a 7-5 Twins loss.
Twins
May 16, 2018

Wednesday's Twins-St. Louis game recap

A look back at Wednesday afternoon's game.
Twins
May 16, 2018
The Minnesota Twins' Jason Castro is not pleased with his called third strike against the Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field in Minneapolis on Wednesda

Twins catcher Jason Castro out for the season

Jason Castro's meniscus in his right knee was more damaged than surgeons expected, and the repair was more extensive than planned.
Twins
May 16, 2018
Catcher Bobby Wilson

Reusse: Well-traveled Twins catcher Wilson gets to unpack for a while

Bobby Wilson started his pro career in 2003. Name a baseball outpost and Wilson probably has played in it, either for the home team or as a visitor. But now he figures to stick in Minnesota for the season.
Twins
May 16, 2018
Say this for Lance Lynn: It sure was nice weather at Target Field

Say this for Lance Lynn: It sure was nice weather at Target Field

If you're going to take nearly four hours to play and watch a nine-inning game it might as well be on a gorgeous, summer-like day in mid-May at Target Field.
Twins
May 16, 2018
Former Twins infielder/manager/broadcaster Frank Quilici gestured to the Target Field crowd before a Twins-Mariners game in 2015. He died Monday follo

Former Twins player, manager, broadcaster Quilici dead at 79

Frank Quilici was a rookie second baseman on the 1965 World Series team and went on to manage the team in the 1970s. Twins manager Paul Molitor called him "a good ambassador" for the team.
Twins
May 16, 2018

Gameview: Follow Twins vs. Cardinals pitch by pitch

The Twins host St. Louis at Target Field in an afternoon game with a 12:10 start. Lance Lynn starts for the Twins; Miles Mikolas for the Cardinals. Click here for game updates.
Twins
May 16, 2018
Souhan: Despite flaws, these Twins have a rare ace in the hole

Souhan: Despite flaws, these Twins have a rare ace in the hole

The Twins face a rare dilemma in a few weeks when Ervin Santana is back healthy: Go with a six-man rotation or eject a quality arm from the rotation.
Twins
May 16, 2018
Byron Buxton.

Small ball, long ball: Buxton's bunt and Wilson's HR spark Twins

Jose Berrios' overpowering fastball and Byron Buxton's uncontainable speed played critical roles Tuesday as the Twins beat the Cardinals for the fifth straight meeting, 4-1 at Target Field
Twins
May 15, 2018
Twins relief pitcher Fernando Rodney

Rodney extends scoreless streak to eight innings

Twins' closer hasn't allowed a run since his New York disaster; Jose Berrios credits bullpen work for sharper curveball.
Twins
May 15, 2018

Tuesday's Twins-St. Louis game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Twins
May 15, 2018
Eduardo Escobar has been playing third base, but sometimes positioned differently in shifts.

Twins coaches try to shift players' skepticism about shifts

A positive attitude is critical to a shift's potential success in the field, something that wasn't always there for Twins players or manager Paul Molitor.