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Twins
June 7, 2019

Slowest pitch of Berrios' career comes in handy

After peppering Jake Bauers with a series of fastballs that hit 94 mph only to have the Indians' cleanup hitter foul them off, Jose Berrios got the strikeout with a pitch clocked at 71.7 mph
Twins
June 6, 2019

Twins-Detroit series preview

The Twins lead MLB in batting average and home runs. They have 117 homers; Detroit has 52 home runs.
Twins
June 6, 2019

Thursday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
Gophers
June 6, 2019
Lindsay Whalen fan Calleigh Carlson, left, and Joe Mauer fan Sam Petschel pose for a photo. ] LEILA NAVIDI ¥ leila.navidi@startribune.com BACKGRO

Scoggins: Who wouldn't want to be like Lindsay and Joe?

The Lynx will retire Lindsay Whalen's No. 13 on Saturday; the Twins are retiring Joe Mauer's No. 7 on June 15. Think about how many throughout Minnesota wore either No. 13 or No. 7 the past two decades.
Twins
June 6, 2019
Berrios on the mound as Twins try to avoid first three-game losing streak

Berrios on the mound as Twins try to avoid first three-game losing streak

Only one Twins team has gone later in the season without losing three games in a row. Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano aren't in the starting lineup.
Twins
June 6, 2019
Fans waited in line to get in the entry gates at Target Field in March 2019.

Twins making changes to security policies at Target Field

The team is trying to get lines outside the ballpark to move faster. The new rules cover what fans will need to remove from their pockets and what kind of bags can be brought in.
Twins
June 6, 2019
Twins fans erupts after the Minnesota Twins C.J. Cron (24) 1B hits the third homer in a row against Baltimore Orioles during the 1st Inning.] at Targe

Twins fans love to worry and complain even in the best of times

The Twins have now lost two consecutive games at Cleveland, tying for their longest losing streak of the season and keeping them on track to win 108 games. Shouldn't fans be happier?
Twins
June 6, 2019
Blake Parker watched Roberto Perez trot around the bases. Parker gave up two home runs in the seventh inning as Cleveland rallied from a 5-1 deficit t

Twins miss out on Kimbrel, then bullpen fails in loss to Cleveland

Hours after it was reported that reliever Craig Kimbrel would sign with the Cubs, the Twins bullpen caved in following a rain delay.
Twins
June 6, 2019
Byron Buxton

Hartman: Buxton's play vital to Twins' success

Byron Buxton has always been an exceptional outfielder, but now he's producing big numbers at the plate.
Twins
June 6, 2019
Stillwater pitcher Drew Gilbert

Twins draft Stillwater pitchers, don't expect either to sign

Drew Gilbert and Will Frisch, teammates at Stillwater High School, were selected by the Twins in the 35th and 36th rounds. But both plan to attend Oregon State next season.
Twins
June 6, 2019
FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel works against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning of baseball

Cubs agree to deal with free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel

Epstein wins sweepstakes for in-demand closer.
Twins
June 6, 2019
FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel works against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning of baseball

Poll: Should the Twins have signed Craig Kimbrel?

Twins
June 6, 2019

Wednesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Wednesday's game.
Twins
June 6, 2019

Minnesotans selected in the final day of the MLB draft

A look at the seven players with Minnesota ties who were selected.
Twins
June 6, 2019

Twins' complete draft

A full list of players selected by the Twins since Monday.
Twins
June 5, 2019
Twins take three Minnesotans taken Day 3 of the MLB draft

Twins take three Minnesotans taken Day 3 of the MLB draft

The final day of the MLB amateur draft is when the picks come fast and furious and the Twins selected a trio of locals. See all of the Twins' picks and more by clicking here.
Twins
June 5, 2019
Twins try to even series in Cleveland; game resumes after weather delay

Twins try to even series in Cleveland; game resumes after weather delay

Rain has fallen for most of the day in Cleveland, and the Twins and Indians got through six innings before weather moved in and delayed Wednesday night's game
Twins
June 5, 2019
Cleveland makes like the Twins, smacks four homers to win 5-2

Cleveland makes like the Twins, smacks four homers to win 5-2

Devin Smeltzer gave up only five hits over 6 1/3 innings in his second major league start. But four of them were home runs as Cleveland opened the three-game series by showing off some power.
Twins
June 5, 2019
Spencer Steer

Twins target infielders in second day of MLB draft

The Twins used four of their first five picks Tuesday on impressive hitters who can play in the infield, and scouting director Sean Johnson said they both expected and welcomed that fact.
Twins
June 4, 2019

Tuesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Tuesday's game.