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Pro-style obsession: Local athletes flock to Fortnite
The video game sensation Fortnite counts well-paid athletes among its biggest players. "They definitely got me," Timberwolves guard Josh Okogie said.
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Stewart has best outing since called up by Twins
Stewart threw five shutout innings on Tuesday, using his sinker effectively and competing well against the defending World Series champs.
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Tuesday's Twins-Houston game recap
A look back at Tuesday night's game.
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Numbers support Twins decision on Buxton's non call-up
North Score: There is evidence that Byron Buxton has not earned a promotion — nor would him coming up and succeeding for a few weeks prove anything about his readiness for 2019.
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Ex-Twin Pressly admires Astros' approach
Since joining Houston in late July, Ryan Pressly has been part of the bridge to the ninth inning, using his 96-miles-per-hour fastball and his breaking ball to shut down opponents.
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May (opener) and Stewart (follower) ready to face Astros
The Twins are trying the opener strategy on the defending World Series champions tonight. Meanwhile, former AL Central nemesis Justin Verlander is on the mound for Houston
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Joe Mauer is Twins' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award
The veteran first baseman was nominated for the second consecutive season.
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Scoggins: Twins brass dropped the ball in handling of Buxton
Maybe the front office is trying to send Buxton a message, as misguided as that would be. There's no guarantee Buxton will respond favorably.
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Gibson makes few but costly mistakes in Twins' 4-1 loss to Astros
Gibson allowed two solo homers in the first four innings, which was enough offense for Houston.
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Twins see rules evolving as more relievers start games
Twins see rules evolving as more relievers start.
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Monday's Twins-Houston game recap
2015 AL Cy Young Award winner Dallas Keuchel gave up one unearned run over six innings and improved to 11-10 this season.
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Houston 4, Twins 1
The Twins, despite seven solid innings from starter Kyle Gibson, lost 4-1 to the Astros in Houston on Monday.
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Minnesotan on cusp of joining Twins after putting troubles behind him
Nick Anderson, a Twins pitching prospect from Crosby at Class AAA Rochester, had to clean up his act.
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Gameview: Follow today's Twins-Houston play-by-play here
Righthander Kyle Gibson takes the mound against Astros lefty Dallas Keuchel at Minute Maid Park.
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Twins continue their Texas two-stop with series in Houston
Kyle Gibson is going for his eighth win of the season as the Twins open a three-game series at Minute Maid Park.
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Twins ready to hit reset button on Buxton ... but for 2019
The underlying aspect of the decision is that Byron Buxton is 13 days shy of qualifying for another full season of major league service time. Instead of him becoming a free agent after the 2021 season, it will be pushed back to 2022.
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Twins use seven pitchers, including a catcher, in an 18-4 rout by Rangers
Chris Gimenez was the last of a series of ineffective Minnesota players to take the mound.
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Twins reveal plenty even amid failure
The 2018 Twins season has largely been a disappointment, but even in disappointment (or perhaps especially so) there are things to be learned.
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Rangers rout Twins 18-4
The Twins were hammered by Texas, which belted six homers and 13 extra-base hits in an 18-4 loss that saw two Minnesota pitchers ejected.
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Sunday's Twins-Rangers game recap
Texas' Nomar Mazara went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI, giving him four homers in the series. He hit two homers over his previous 42 games.
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