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Twins
August 19, 2019
Looking ahead to 2020: Twins pitchers and catchers report Feb. 12

Looking ahead to 2020: Twins pitchers and catchers report Feb. 12

The team announced its spring training schedule for next spring, and games will begin on Feb. 21 in Fort Myers, Fla.
Twins
August 19, 2019
The Twins' Max Kepler, right, left Sunday's game after playing center field in the sun for six innings, with a condition described as "heat illness."

Kepler falls ill; Twins say goodbye forever to Texas heat

The Rangers will open air-conditioned, retractable-roofed Globe Life Field across the street next March, and the Twins won't miss fighting the hot-and-humid conditions in this 25-year-old park.
Twins
August 19, 2019
Jorge Polanco was the Twins' hero Sunday, delivering a bases-clearing triple in the eighth inning for a 6-3 victory over the Rangers.

Polanco busts open tie with bases-loaded triple as sizzling Twins sweep Texas

Jorge Polanco broke open a 3-3 tie with an eighth-inning triple off a rookie Rangers pitcher throwing 100 miles per hour on a 99-degree afternoon.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins Max Kepler (26) and Jorge Polanco (11) are greeted by Luis Arraez (2) after scoring on a double against the Texas Rangers in the first

Sunday's Twins-Texas game recap

Jorge Polanco's bases-loaded triple — the third bases-loaded triple in his career and his team-leading sixth triple of the season — broke a tie in the eighth inning.
Twins
August 18, 2019

Twins-White Sox series preview

The Twins are 36-26 at Target Field but have lost five of their past six home games.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Lance Lynn

Twins face a different Lance Lynn as they go for Texas sweep today

Failed free agent has resurrected his career with Rangers, just as his mound opponent, Martin Perez, has done with the Twins
Twins
August 18, 2019
Brusdar Graterol, a 20-year-old Twins pitching prospect from Venezuela, had Tommy John surgery in 2016, but now is back throwing 100-mph fastballs.

Twins pay a visit to Brusdar Graterol, promote him to Class AAA Rochester

Thad Levine said they are not going to push the 20-year-old with a 100 mph fastball, but he was still moved up a level Saturday.
Twins
August 18, 2019
San Francisco star Willie Mays was out at home under the tag of Milwaukee catcher Del Crandall at County Stadium on June 4, 1959. Mays was trying to s

Reusse: Mother-in-law's love for baseball was brewed up in Milwaukee

Lucille McElroy was never one to leave a game early after she missed out on a Braves comeback at County Stadium.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Jake Cave follows through on a single off Texas Rangers' Shawn Kelley during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas,

North Score: Why don't we try writing down the 'unwritten rules'?

Are these unspoken agreements useful or would we be better off in general without them?
Twins
August 18, 2019
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, home of the Oakland Athletics and Oakland Raiders, is pictured on Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Phot

Twins Insider: Request to open 2020 season in warmer weather is granted

First seven games vs. Athletics and Mariners aim to counter early-season weather.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco (11) and Luis Arraez (2) celebrate after Polanco scored during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against th

Twins top Texas despite Jose Berrios' difficulties

The All-Star righthander again couldn't get out of the fifth inning despite being handed a six-run lead before he took the mound.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Texas Rangers' Nomar Mazara jogs to the dugout as Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Tyler Duffey (21) celebrates getting Isiah Kiner-Falefa to fly out wi

Tyler Duffey doubles his Twins season victory total in one day

Sam Dyson was initially given the victory Friday night.
Twins
August 18, 2019
Minnesota Twins' C.J. Cron (24) and Marwin Gonzalez (9) celebrate Chron's two-run home run that scored Gonzalez in the first inning of a baseball game

Saturday's Twins-Texas game recap

A quick look at Saturday night's victory.
Twins
August 18, 2019
The Minnesota Twins' Luis Arraez (2) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the second inning at Globe Life Park in

Twins stat of the week

Going inside the numbers.
Twins
August 18, 2019

Twins minor league update

A look at what is happening for Twins minor leaguers.
Twins
August 17, 2019
Minnesota Twins closer Sergio Romo crouches over at the front of the mound after walking Texas Rangers' Shin-Soo Choo during the ninth inning of a bas

Sergio Romo's ninth-inning showdown retrieves a fond memory

With the tying run in scoring position, the Twins reliever was confronted with the first batter he had ever faced.
Twins
August 17, 2019
Texas Rangers' Nelson Cruz reacts after hitting a grand slam home run off of Detroit Tigers Ryan Perry, rear to win Game 2 of baseball's American Leag

Twins DH Nelson Cruz has fond memories of Rangers ballpark

The former Rangers star isn't going to get a chance to play one last game at his old yard.
Twins
August 17, 2019
Jonathan Schoop's two-run homer carries Twins past Rangers 4-3

Jonathan Schoop's two-run homer carries Twins past Rangers 4-3

The often-benched veteran second baseman provided a spark to a listless offense.
Twins
August 17, 2019

Friday's Twins-Texas game recap

A quick look at Friday's game.
Twins
August 16, 2019
Thorpe recalled by Twins after Smeltzer sent to Rochester

Thorpe recalled by Twins after Smeltzer sent to Rochester

Devin Smeltzer was sent to the Red Wings last night after a four-inning save in a 13-6 victory over the Rangers.