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Twins
July 6, 2019
Minnesota Twins fans watched from under plastic rain ponchos as a Jimmy Buffet cover band entertained the crowd during a rain delay Friday at Target F

Twins set MLB record for homers before All-Star break in rout of Rangers

The Twins' four homers gave them 165 on the season; they also set a team record by hitting nine doubles in the game.
Local
July 6, 2019
Who is catching Twins fever? With the local lads crushing the world of baseball and a beautiful day for a game on Thursday, the lines were long but fa

No backpacks at Target Field: Twins' new bag policy in effect

A team spokesman said fans were prepared and lines moved ahead of Friday's rain-delayed home game vs. Texas.
Twins
July 6, 2019
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (18) celebrated with Minnesota Twins third base coach Tony Diaz (46) after hitting a home run in the seventh inni

A broken record: Home runs before the All-Star break

The Twins broke the MLB record for home runs before the All-Star break, a record that was set a year ago.
Twins
July 6, 2019
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) celebrated as he crossed home plate after hitting a home run in the second inning.

Twins-Texas Friday game recap

A quick look at Friday night's rain-delayed game.
Twins
July 6, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Willians Astudillo bats against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Ailing Willians Astudillo will not be ready for quite a while

The Twins catcher/infielder/outfielder hasn't felt right since running into the wall June 25.
Twins
July 6, 2019
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrated with Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) in the outfield after the win.

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton trying to cover for infielders playing outfield

With the Twins putting so many infielders in the corners, Byron Buxton is helping them learn the ropes.
Twins
July 5, 2019
Twins recall Kohl Stewart, put Blake Parker on paternity list

Twins recall Kohl Stewart, put Blake Parker on paternity list

Stewart is with the team for the fourth time this season, and could start Sunday against Texas.
Twins
July 5, 2019
The Twins' Miguel Sano tossed his bat after striking out as Athletics catcher Chris Herrmann ran to the dugout during the seventh inning of Oakland's

Twins' poor road trip is hard to write off after loss to Oakland

The pitching staff takes more lumps, as does the team's once-cushy lead over the Indians in the AL Central.
Vikings
July 4, 2019
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Tyler Skaggs throws to the Oakland Athletics during a baseball game Saturday, June 29, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (A

Vikings honor late Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, one of their biggest fans

The lefthander, who was found dead at 27, grew up in the Los Angeles area but became a Vikings fan because of Randy Moss.
Twins
July 4, 2019
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said he could use Marwin Gonzalez if he really wanted to, but preferred to give him another day to let his injured right

Twins' versatile Gonzalez being kept on sidelines

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said he could use Marwin Gonzalez if he really wanted to, but preferred to give him another day to let his injured right big toe heal.
Twins
July 4, 2019
Texas Rangers' Danny Santana rounds first base after hitting a solo home run in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers in Detr

Twins-Texas series preview

The Twins have decided to tweak their rotation and have flip-flopped Martin Perez and Michael Pineda.
Twins
July 4, 2019

Thursday's Twins-Oakland game recap

A's catcher and former Twin Chris Herrmann went 4-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored.
Twins
July 4, 2019
Jose Berrios #17 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox during the second inning of the game on June 17, 2019 at Target Fi

Berrios on the mound as Twins look to win series against A's

The Twins are coming off a 12-inning victory Wednesday.
Twins
July 4, 2019
Former Twin Trevor Plouffe has retired to being a dad in his home state of California.

Reusse: A young California dad is trying to grasp loss of 'best friend' Tyler Skaggs

Former Twin Trevor Plouffe and Skaggs first met working out at Pepperdine University. Skaggs quickly read that small room, as he did all that he entered.
Twins
July 4, 2019
Twins give a little bit extra, edge Oakland 4-3 in 12 innings

Twins give a little bit extra, edge Oakland 4-3 in 12 innings

Mitch Garver's sharp single to left scored Byron Buxton in the 12th inning to complete the Twins' rally in Oakland.
Twins
July 4, 2019
Jose Berrios

Twins pitcher Berrios added to All-Star roster

Jose Berrios, who is 8-4 with a 2.89 ERA, will replace injured teammate Jake Odorizzi on the AL squad.
Twins
July 4, 2019

Wednesday's Twins-Oakland game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Twins
July 3, 2019
Gibson faces A's in Oakland; Gonzalez out with sore toe

Gibson faces A's in Oakland; Gonzalez out with sore toe

The Twins are back at it in Oakland tonight. Kyle Gibson pitches for Minnesota against righthander Mike Fiers. Marwin Gonzaelz was a late scratch from the Twins lineup.
Twins
July 3, 2019
Blister derails Odorizzi's night vs. A's, and chance to pitch in All-Star Game

Blister derails Odorizzi's night vs. A's, and chance to pitch in All-Star Game

The Twins pitcher is headed for the injured list after getting hit hard at Oakland.
Twins
July 3, 2019
Twins minor league prospect Wander Javier warmed up on a practice field. ] MARK VANCLEAVE • mark.vancleave@startribune.com * The St. Louis Card

Outfielder Rodriguez will be Twins' top international signing

International prospects have power potential.