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Twins
September 13, 2019
The Twins' Jorge Polanco reaches back to safely to touch third as Tigers third baseman Dawel Lugo attempts the tag during a recent game.

Polanco misses start after dental work, but makes late-game appearance

Jorge Polanco did not start after undergoing emergency dental surgery on Thursday. He did pinch hit in the eighth inning, and struck out as the potential tying run.
Twins
September 13, 2019

Final showdown: Twins-Cleveland series preview

The Twins have not won consecutive games against Cleveland since July 12-13. Those games were at Progressive Field, where the Twins are 3-3 this season.
Twins
September 13, 2019

Thursday's Twins-Nationals game recap

A look back at Thursday's rain-delayed Twins loss.
Twins
September 12, 2019
Target Field will see rain, but no Sano or Kepler tonight

Target Field will see rain, but no Sano or Kepler tonight

The Twins and Nationals will wait out the passing rain at Target Field, and finish their three-game series with Kyle Gibson facing Patrick Corbin. First pitch is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
Twins
September 12, 2019
Kyle Gibson is Twins' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

Kyle Gibson is Twins' nominee for Roberto Clemente Award

The veteran pitcher and his wife, Elizabeth, have been active in youth support and relief organizations for many years.
Twins
September 12, 2019
Twins right fielder Max Kepler celebrated with shortstop Jorge Polanco after Kepler hit a home run in the bottom of the first inning against the Detro

Hartman: International signings in '09 started Twins current rise

Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco and Miguel Sano were all teenagers back then. Now they're realizing their potential.
Twins
September 12, 2019
Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman (11) hit a home run in the third inning.

As depth takes a holiday, Twins' lead shrinks to four games with loss

With a half-dozen key players out of the lineup, the Twins went hitless with runners in scoring position and fell behind early in a 6-2 loss to Washington on a dreary night at Target Field.
Twins
September 12, 2019
Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario (20) walked back to the dugout after his fly ball was caught for an out in the eighth inning.

Rosario's misplay a key moment in Twins loss to Nationals

In the third inning, a misplay by Eddie Rosario in right field led to three runs and helped increase Washington's lead from 2-0 to 5-0.
Twins
September 12, 2019
Willians Astudillo hit an RBI single during the second inning against the Royals in April.

Reusse: Celebrating a full year of free-swinging 'La Tortuga'

Willians Astudillo lives to swing the bat. He will play most anywhere on a diamond, anywhere that he's wanted, to get his hacks. Last September, he became a folk hero in Minnesota.
Twins
September 12, 2019
Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson.

Gibson feeling better, preparing to start Thursday

Thursday will be Kyle Gibson's first start since Aug. 30 in Detroit, when he gave up four runs over five innings on 10 hits.
Twins
September 12, 2019

Wednesday's Twins-Washington game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Twins
September 11, 2019
Tall task as Twins face Nationals' Strasburg at Target Field

Tall task as Twins face Nationals' Strasburg at Target Field

Martin Perez will be on the mound for the Twins, who won the opener of the three-game series 5-0.
Twins
September 11, 2019
Ultimate indignity: Yankees catch Twins in home run record chase

Ultimate indignity: Yankees catch Twins in home run record chase

As of Wednesday afternoon, the home run tally officially reads: Twins 276, Yankees 276.
Twins
September 11, 2019
Michael Pineda

Million-dollar mistake: Embarrassed Pineda apologizes for suspension

The financial cost of Michael Pineda's drug suspension will total more than $1 million in salary and bonuses. The pitcher said he would like to remain with the Twins after this season.
Twins
September 11, 2019
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has dealt with a slew of injuries this season.

Souhan: What the hex going on with Twins' history of crushing injuries?

The Twins, who found out Tuesday they'd be without Byron Buxton the rest of the season, haven't entered the playoffs with their best players healthy since 2003.
Twins
September 11, 2019
Byron Buxton is undoubtedly talented but he's had trouble staying on the field and had shoulder surgery last September.

Shoulder surgery ends Buxton's season, puts 2020 opener in question

In a conclusion that somehow was both abrupt and inevitable, Byron Buxton's 2019 season ended on an operating table in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
Twins
September 11, 2019
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez (2) holds a plush squirrel as the Minnesota Twins celebrated their 5-0 win.

Berrios rediscovers old form, pitches Twins to shutout over Nationals

Mitch Garver hit his 30th home run of the season, and Twins starter Jose Berrios on Tuesday went seven strong innings allowing just two hits.
Twins
September 10, 2019

Tuesday's Washington-Twins game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Vikings
September 10, 2019
Twin Cities pro playoff drought about to change -- possibly in a big way

Twin Cities pro playoff drought about to change -- possibly in a big way

It's been more than a year since the last playoff game involving a team from one of Minnesota's major teams, and almost 18 months since a home game. But 2019 is a different story.
Twins
September 10, 2019
Sano, Cron, Kepler are not in Twins lineup to open series with Nationals

Sano, Cron, Kepler are not in Twins lineup to open series with Nationals

On a day when the team found out Byron Buxton would be lost for the season, it is shorthanded against the powerful Nationals.