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Twins
June 15, 2018
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano gestures to fans after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Fri

Souhan: Class A is an ideal spot for Sano to bounce back

Miguel Sano's demotion to Class A Fort Myers may be a pivotal event in his career.
Twins
June 15, 2018
Gibson: Beating Kluber may spark Twins' offense

Gibson: Beating Kluber may spark Twins' offense

Joe Mauer went 0-for-4 in his first game back from injury, but his manager saw a reason why.
Twins
June 15, 2018

Twins-Indians game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
June 15, 2018
Miguel Sano

Sano jumping into workout program in Florida

The Class A Fort Myers Miracle, idle due to the Florida State League All-Star Game, will resume their season Monday, presumably with Miguel Sano in the lineup.
Twins
June 15, 2018
Mauer returns, bats leadoff vs. Kluber and the Indians

Mauer returns, bats leadoff vs. Kluber and the Indians

Minnesota trails Cleveland by six games in the AL Central, so it can't afford to extend a two-game losing streak as a weekend series with the Indians opens at Progressive Field.
Twins
June 15, 2018
Miguel Sano

Construction zone: Twins begin task of repairing Miguel Sano's swing

Although Miguel Sano currently weighs close to 300 pounds, his weight isn't as much an issue as his problem hitting the slider.
Twins
June 15, 2018
Joe Mauer remains most recent 'sure thing' to make it big with Twins

Joe Mauer remains most recent 'sure thing' to make it big with Twins

The Cooler: Two of the most highly regarded prospects in Twins history — Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton — are currently struggling about as much as possible.
Twins
June 15, 2018
Twins first baseman Joe Mauer rounded the bases after hitting a solo homer run in the first inning at Target Field Tuesday May 1, 2018. ] The Minnesot

Mauer returning four weeks after balance problems forced him out

Joe Mauer went 0-for-10 for Rochester in his three-game rehab assignment at Rochester, but manager Paul Molitor said he's unconcerned by that.
Twins
June 15, 2018
Twins demote Sano to Class A Fort Myers 'with his best interests in mind'

Twins demote Sano to Class A Fort Myers 'with his best interests in mind'

Manager Paul Molitor said of Miguel Sano being sent to the minors: "We don't feel right now that we're getting what we need from him. He's going to have to go down there and get to work."
Twins
June 14, 2018
Detroit Tigers' JaCoby Jones, right, is greeted at home plate by Jose Iglesias (1) after hitting a two-run home run during the seventh inning of a bas

Lynn stays in one batter too many as Twins fall to Tigers

JaCoby Jones hit a two-run home run in the bottom of the seventh to break a tie and lift Detroit.
Twins
June 14, 2018

Twins-Cleveland series preview

The Twins are 12-19 away from Target Field, but have not won a road series since May 7-8 in St. Louis.
Twins
June 14, 2018

Thursday's Twins-Detroit game recap

A look back at Thursday afternoon's game.
Twins
June 14, 2018
The Tigers' Niko Goodrum scored on a single by Victor Reyes during a four-run rally in the eighth inning of Detroit's 5-2 victory over the Twins on We

Offense sputters, Reed stumbles as Tigers beat Twins with four-run eighth

The Twins got only one more hit after scoring two runs in the first inning and reliever Addison Reed gave up five singles when the Tigers put together their winning rally.
Twins
June 14, 2018
Minnesota Twins pitcher Lance Lynn (31)

Can Lynn stay strong? Sano on bench for Twins in Detroit

Despite his team-high ERA, Lance Lynn will be trying for his fifth straight quality start Thursday afternoon, supported by a starting lineup that doesn't include Miguel Sano.
Twins
June 14, 2018
Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco has taken part in daily workouts and frequent extended spring training games since his 80-game steroid suspension began,

Polanco readying for rehab assignment as suspension nears end

The shortstop has taken part in daily workouts and frequent extended spring training games since his 80-game steroid suspension began, but that's about to change.
Twins
June 14, 2018
Twins reliever Addison Reed allowed five singles and four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning earlier this season vs. Detroit. It's been a slow go

Hartman: Central road trip pivotal for Twins

The front office has to be hoping that its big collection of free agent signings and trade acquisitions is going to start to contribute more than it has so far.
Twins
June 13, 2018

Wednesday's Twins-Detroit game recap

Former Twin Niko Goodrum hit a second-inning homer and contributed a single in the middle of a four-run, eighth-inning rally.
Twins
June 13, 2018
Trainer Tony Leo and manager Paul Molitor went out to check on Twins reliever Ryan Pressly on Wednesday, but he said the problem wasn't his arm and wa

Postgame: Pressly had a cramp, not an injury; Berrios pitched out of trouble

The Twins' starter stomped on first base after extracting himself from one bases-loaded problem.
Twins
June 13, 2018

BOXSCORE: Detroit 5, Twins 2

Jose Berrios heads to the mound for the Twins, who are looking to get a number of their injured stars back.
Twins
June 13, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) celebrated with Minnesota Twins catcher Bobby Wilson (46) after the win over the Chicago White Sox.

Berrios on mound tonight as Mauer, Santana, Polanco prepare for return

The Twins can empathize with wounded Tigers, who lost Miguel Cabrera to season-ending biceps injury on Tuesday.