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Twins
July 15, 2018

Interest in professional sports by age

Twins
July 15, 2018
Minnesota Twins pitcher Fernando Romero throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 22, 2018, in Minneapolis.

Romero's three solid AAA starts earn earlier-than-expected return to Twins

Twins have gone 8-2 on their homestand, and would like to go into All-Star break with momentum of that success.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Minnesota Twins Jose Berrios. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ July 9, 2018, Minneapolis, MN, Target Field, MLB, Minnesota Tw

Twins players perform so-so in All-Star Game appearances

The All-Star Game is a showcase, but mostly not for the Twins, who have a decidedly mediocre history in the Midsummer Classic.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Byron Buxton

Buxton's injury in minor leagues is relatively minor

The Twins put Byron Buxton on the International League disabled list Saturday with inflammation in his left wrist, but no broken bones or damaged ligaments.
Twins
July 14, 2018

Inside the numbers: America's pastime

A closer look inside the numbers of baseball's new analytical ways.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Twins rocked 19-6 by Tampa Bay at Target Field

Twins rocked 19-6 by Tampa Bay at Target Field

Jose Berrios gave up six earned runs in six innings, and it got worse from there as the Rays feasted on the Twins bullpen in a pre-All-Star break laugher.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Tampa Bay Rays' Ryne Stanek pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2018, in St. Petersburg,

Two views: Rays bullpen days will likely be copied by other teams

Chris Hine and Michael Rand weigh in on the week's hot sports topics.
Twins
July 14, 2018

Saturday's Twins-Rays game recap

A look back at Saturday afternoon's game.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Miguel Sano, left, and Byron Buxton were the future of Twins baseball just a few seasons ago, but have ongoing struggles

Souhan: Twins must stay patient with Sano, Buxton

There is a sense of urgency around the Twins, the kind of urgency that could persuade a more jittery front office to rush Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano back to Target Field. But patience is required.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Twins manager Paul Molitor pondered his lineup during a game this month. Managers and other team personnel are loaded with statistical information.

Show stopper: Baseball analytics make it a whole new game

First in a three-part series: Analytics are redefining baseball strategy as never before, becoming both a tool and a threat.
Twins
July 14, 2018

Central Division insights

A weekly look around the AL Central
Twins
July 14, 2018

Gameview: Follow today's Twins-Tampa Bay play-by-play here

The Twins' Jose Berrios goes for his 10th win today at Target Field against the Rays' Chris Archer.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios in the third inning. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ June 19, 2018, Minneapoli

Berrios tries to win his 10th today, but Twins still unsure who starts Sunday

How the Twins' All-Star pitches against Tampa Bay will determine which pitcher is on the mound in finale.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer (7) celebrated with his teammate in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run earlier this season

Twins victory over Rays builds on good home vibe

Joe Mauer had four RBI and the Twins on Friday night jumped to an 8-1 advantage, but Tampa Bay wasn't going away quietly.
Twins
July 13, 2018

Friday's Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
July 13, 2018

Twins look to keep momentum going but must get by Archer on Saturday

The Twins can win for the ninth time in their last 10 games on Saturday when they face a very talented pitcher in Chris Archer. But they have defeated two good pitchers during the first two games of their series against the Rays and their confidence is high.
Twins
July 13, 2018
Eddie Rosario

As injuries mount, Twins players on AL All-Star watch

Eddie Rosario and Eduardo Escobar still have a chance to be named to the AL All-Star squad as players around the league make their decision on whether or not they'll head to Washington.
Twins
July 13, 2018
Byron Buxton stole third base in the seventh inning vs. St. Louis last week.

X-Rays on Buxton's wrist negative; MRI next

The fleet-footed outfielder injured his wrist on Thursday and had tests Friday to make sure there was no serious damage
Business
July 13, 2018
Papa John's cheese pizza.

Twins boot Papa John's from Target Field after founder's racist slur

The Twins have 'indefinitely suspended' the pizza chain from Target Field, team communications director Dustin Morse told City Pages.
Twins
July 13, 2018
Gibson brilliant over eight innings as Twins hold off rain and the Rays

Gibson brilliant over eight innings as Twins hold off rain and the Rays

After a two-hour rain delay, Kyle Gibson struck out nine Tampa Bay batters and was aided by a two-run homer from Eddie Rosario. Fernando Rodney then picked up the save after the Rays threatened late.