Bobby Nightengale
Minnesota Twins reporter
Bobby Nightengale joined the Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.
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Twins lose to Royals after decision to remove pitcher Bailey Ober backfires
Bailey Ober gave up just one hit through seven scoreless innings, but Kansas City scored four runs off the Twins bullpen to push Minnesota further back in the standings.
September 8, 2024
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Where pitching coach Pete Maki wants to see improvements from Twins rookie starters
In the final weeks of the season, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli focused most on current improvement over long-term growth.
September 8, 2024
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Twins drop to last wild-card spot, slip behind Royals in standings after 5-0 loss
The Twins, who have scored more than four runs just once in their last nine games, were shut out for the ninth time this season.
September 7, 2024
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Twins reliever Griffin Jax at his best when throwing his best pitch less often
Griffin Jax is throwing his best pitch, his sweepy slider, less than ever, throwing his fastball and changeup more often and bringing back a curveball he didn’t use last year.
September 7, 2024
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Twins beat Tampa Bay 4-3 behind home runs from Edouard Julien, Matt Wallner
Pablo López had his long scoreless streak end, but he picked up the victory as the teams split the four-game series in St. Petersburg.
September 6, 2024
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Byron Buxton has setback on rehab assignment; Twins put Max Kepler on injured list
DaShawn Keirsey was called up from Class AAA St. Paul to replace Kepler on the roster.
September 5, 2024
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Louie Varland’s ugly fourth inning epitomizes Twins’ struggles in 9-4 loss to Rays
The eight runs Louie Varland allowed in 2⅓ innings were a career high, and sloppy defense contributed to the Twins’ 11th loss in their past 16 games.
September 5, 2024
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Inside the Twins’ decision to give a hesitant Royce Lewis playing time at second base
Manager Rocco Baldelli understands the discomfort, but the team needs to get some flexibility from players, he said.
September 5, 2024
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Twins beat Tampa Bay 4-3 behind home runs from Edouard Julien, Matt Wallner
Pablo López had his long scoreless streak end, but he picked up the victory as the teams split the four-game series in St. Petersburg.
September 6, 2024
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Byron Buxton has setback on rehab assignment; Twins put Max Kepler on injured list
DaShawn Keirsey was called up from Class AAA St. Paul to replace Kepler on the roster.
September 5, 2024
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Louie Varland’s ugly fourth inning epitomizes Twins’ struggles in 9-4 loss to Rays
The eight runs Louie Varland allowed in 2⅓ innings were a career high, and sloppy defense contributed to the Twins’ 11th loss in their past 16 games.
September 5, 2024
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Inside the Twins’ decision to give a hesitant Royce Lewis playing time at second base
Manager Rocco Baldelli understands the discomfort, but the team needs to get some flexibility from players, he said.
September 5, 2024