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Twins
September 21, 2019
Minnesota Twins pitcher Taylor Rogers throws against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim M

Lefty Taylor Rogers takes up where others in Twins history left off

He is following in the same steps as other Twins lefthanded closers.
Twins
September 21, 2019
From left, Minnesota Twins center fielder Ian Miller (41), left fielder Eddie Rosario (20) and outfielder Marwin Gonzalez (9) celebrated their team's

Randy Dobnak, fellow rookie pitchers carry Twins to 4-3 victory over Kansas City

The Twins lowered their magic number to five by getting eight innings out of four rookie pitchers.
Twins
September 21, 2019
Frustrated Byron Buxton does best to support Twins while recovering from surgery

Frustrated Byron Buxton does best to support Twins while recovering from surgery

His left arm is immobilized following an operation on his shoulder that ended his season.
Twins
September 21, 2019
Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (9) caught a sharp line drive hit by Kansas City Royals catcher Nick Dini (33) in the top of the fifth i

Friday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A quick look at Friday's game.
Twins
September 21, 2019
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) walked the dugout before Friday night's game against the Kansas City Royals.

Sitting on 399 home runs, Twins' Nelson Cruz doesn't think much about milestone

In anticipation of homer No. 400, the veteran slugger's mind and body are at ease.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron (24) reacted after hitting a foul ball in the second inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune

C.J. Cron returns to Twins lineup for Friday game vs. Royals

Randy Dobnak will start for the Twins, whose magic number to clinch the American League Central title is six.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Kansas City Royals left fielder Alex Gordon (4) grounded out to Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) in the top of the second inning.

After Gibson bombs, Twins unleash barrage of bombas to beat Royals

Kyle Gibson was yanked in the second inning after seven Royals in a row reached base. Then Nelson Cruz, Miguel Sano and Mitch Garver went to work as the Twins reduced their magic number to six.
Curious Minnesota
September 20, 2019
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson delivers against the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016,

Playing favorites: What's the story behind the Twins' game jersey picks?

Pitchers generally pick the game jerseys worn for home games, but each one goes about the selection process differently.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Kyle Gibson yelled into his glove as teammates and manager Rocco Baldelli approached the mound to pull Gibson from the game following two walks with b

Reusse: Gibson's poor pitching leaves Twins' rotation an emaciated mess

Even Rocco Baldelli, the eternally positive manager, seemed to support the 'nibbler' theory on Gibson after Thursday's abomination.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Twins minor league prospect Royce Lewis

Big night for Royce Lewis a reminder of Twins' bright future

Playing in the Arizona Fall League, 2017 No. 1 overall draft pick Royce Lewis had a night to remember on Thursday — playing at a new position to boot.
Twins
September 20, 2019
How well does Rocco Baldelli fit in with Ron Gardenhire, Paul Molitor and Tom Kelly, the three previous Twins managers?

Souhan: Maybe Baldelli isn't so different from past Twins managers

Twins first-year manager Rocco Baldelli wields attributes that previously benefited Tom Kelly, Ron Gardenhire and Paul Molitor.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Kansas City Royals pitcher Mike Montgomery

Royals' starter ejected, said umpire 'was after me personally'

It wasn't the calls, it was the attitude, Mike Montgomery says, suggesting that MLB may "need to go to automated [strike] zones" after his run-in with umpire Manny Gonzalez.
Twins
September 20, 2019
Twins third baseman Luis Arraez celebrated with third base coach Tony Diaz after hitting a home run in July.

Third-base coach Diaz is ready — nearly always — with congratulations

Tony Diaz and his powerful players practice their celebratory hand slaps — except in one notable case.
Twins
September 20, 2019

Twins-Royals Thursday game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
Twins
September 19, 2019

Twins hit four homers in 8-5 win over Royals

Kansas City at Twins at Target Field on Thursday, September 19.
Twins
September 19, 2019
Gibson kicks off Twins' series vs. Kansas City; Kepler, Cron still out

Gibson kicks off Twins' series vs. Kansas City; Kepler, Cron still out

The Twins, their magic number still at 7, open a four-game series with the Kansas City Royals tonight at Target Field .
Twins
September 19, 2019
Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5), second from left, took out Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (12), center, in the sixth innin

Silent night: Twins bats shut down by White Sox bullpen in 3-1 loss

Eight Chicago pitchers combined to hold the Twins to three hits, all of them coming after Minnesota starter Jake Odorizzi, who pitched well, had been removed from the game.
Twins
September 19, 2019
White Sox announcer roasts Twins' Rosario for not hustling on hit

White Sox announcer roasts Twins' Rosario for not hustling on hit

Broadcaster Steve Stone called out Eddie Rosario for watching the flight of the ball, a play that resulted in the Twins player being thrown out at third base.
Twins
September 19, 2019
Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson.

Reusse: Twins need Gibson at his best, but he's battling more than hitters

Kyle Gibson has yet to fully recover from E. coli he picked up last winter, which likely is tied to the colitis he was diagnosed with after the All-Star break.
Twins
September 19, 2019
Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop fielded a ball hit by Cleveland catcher Roberto Perez on Sept. 7.

Schoop can pivot and throw with the best on double plays

Jonathan Schoop has been a part of 60 of the Twins' 124 double plays despite playing only 103 games.