Listen: The Twins have become the Yankees, and maybe that's OK

Phil Miller and Michael Rand discuss the Twins' 3-3 home stand, during which they actually increased their lead on Cleveland. ... These Twins aren't pitching well and aren't playing good defense, but they can sure hit. It's like rooting for the Yankees. ... A Byron Buxton injury update ... and reinforcements are on the the way soon.

August 26, 2019 at 3:53AM
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) celebrated with designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) after Sano's 3-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers.
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano (22) celebrated with designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) after Sano's 3-run home run in the bottom of the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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