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Joey Gallo is on the injured list for the second time this season, this time because of a hamstring injury.

Twins' Joey Gallo lands on injured list because of hamstring injury

Kyle Garlick has again been summoned to the Twins roster.

Twins come through late again, beat Guardians 1-0 on Polanco's double

June 3
Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco missed the catch before grabbing it and throwing to first to get Cleveland’s Andres Gimenez out at first in the s
Jorge Polanco produced Friday night's only run after going 0-for-3 in his first three at-bats, in just his second game back from injury.

Reusse: Polanco's presence helps Twins' offense click

June 3
Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco pulled into second base Friday night after his seventh-inning double drove in the only run in a 1-0 victory over Cl
Back from injury, Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco has come through when needed with many of his teammates sidelined.

Twins without Buxton, Correa for Friday's game against Guardians

June 2
Max Kepler returned after being taken out Thursday because of a migraine.
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Five things you need to know about the Twins and Bally Sports

June 2
A judge ruled Thursday that Diamond Sports must honor the contract it signed with the Twins. Facts revealed along the way — and what comes next — are fascinating.
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Bobby Nightengale is back in Minnesota, where he grew up, to cover the Twins and MLB for the Star Tribune.

Bobby Nightengale is back in Minnesota, proving baseball's full-circle charm

Bobby Nightengale is the Star Tribune's newest sportswriter, and he'll cover the Twins and Major League Baseball.
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June 3

Friday's Twins-Guardians game recap

The Twins are on their first three-game winning streak in more than a month.
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June 2
Signage for Bally Sports North is viewed before a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros, Friday, April 7, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Twins are winners in court and on the diamond; Lynx keep on losing

Baseball writer Phil Miller on what happened in court that led to the judge's decision in the dispute between the Twins and Bally Sports North. And host Michael Rand on Cheryl Reeve's frustration after another Lynx loss.
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June 2
Royce Lewis rounded second base after his game-tying homer on Thursday (left); Kirby Puckett rounded second after his game-winning home run in game 6

Souhan: Lewis brings Twins talent, charisma — and reminder of Puckett

Take it from someone who covered Kirby Puckett on a daily basis: Rookie Royce Lewis is the best combination of talent and charisma the Twins have had since Puckett was building his Hall of Fame career.
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June 2
Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, has the rights to 42 professional teams — 14 baseball, 16 NBA and 12 NHL.

Judge rules for Twins in Bally Sports TV dispute. What happens next?

Bally Sports North must pay the Twins the $54.8 million the sides agreed to a dozen years ago, a judge ruled. But whether the Twins get the money and whether the network keeps showing Twins games remains in doubt.
Mudonna and T.C. Bear joined St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter for the ceremonial first pitch at the St. Paul Saints home opener last season.
Minnesota Twins minor-league guide Minnesota Twins farm system directory
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Want to follow the St. Paul Saints and the other Minnesota Twins baseball minor-league affiliates. Here's where to find information on all of the organization's teams.
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June 2
Willi Castro got the water bucket treatment after hitting a sacrifice fly in the bottom of the ninth inning to send the Twins to victory Thursday nigh

Buxton, Correa, Kepler leave game; Lewis, reserves rally Twins to walk-off win

With the Twins trailing in the eighth inning and the three starters hurt or ill, Royce Lewis crushed a homer to center to tie the score and Willi Castro's RBI ended the 7-6 win over Cleveland.
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June 1
Alex Kirilloff has now reached base in seven straight games.

Thursday's Twins-Guardians recap

Royce Lewis' two-run homer tied the game in the bottom of the eighth.
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June 1
Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco missed 11 games because of a left hamstring strain.

Polanco reinstated from injured list, bats leadoff vs. Guardians

Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco was able to return to action without needing a minor league rehab assignment.
The worst: Kevin Slowey and the 2011 duds. The best: Kirby, Jack and the ’91ers.
Minnesota Twins history Reusse: Grading all 62 Minnesota Twins seasons — the all-time best, meh and worst
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You can probably guess the top two. And you might remember some of the F's. Only Patrick Reusse, in attendance on the Minnesota Twins' first day in 1961, can grade them all.
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June 1
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred was among those testifying Wednesday in Houston.

Decision likely near on Twins, MLB lawsuit involving Bally Sports

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred testified on behalf of the Twins and several other teams Wednesday.
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June 1
Matt Wallner has had success at all levels this year.

Twins prospect Wallner destroying baseballs since demotion to Saints

Matt Wallner was impressive with the Twins before being sent down recently after Max Kepler returned from injury. Wallner has keep smashing baseball in three games with the Saints while veteran Max Kepler has struggled.
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June 1
Franchise values keep going up; Twins TV decision coming down

Franchise values keep going up; Twins TV decision coming down

Host Michael Rand has an update on the legal battle between the Twins and Bally Sports North, and also interviews writer Jeff Day about the skyrocketing values of Minnesota's pro sports teams.
Luis Arraez became the fifth different Twin to win the American League batting title Wednesday, joining (clockwise from top left) Tony Oliva, Rod Care
Minnesota Twins batting champs Luis Arraez joins four other Minnesota Twins as AL batting champions
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Luis Arraez's crown is the 15th batting title won by five Minnesota Twins players. Rod Carew won the most titles as a Twin with seven. Here's the complete list:
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June 1
Twins reliever Jhoan Duran appeared in eight games in May. compared to 12 in April, as the Twins are trying to be more selective in how he is used.

Caring for a closer: Twins work on not overusing fire-balling Duran

The Twins used Jhoan Duran in fewer games during May than in April, part of their attempt to keep the closer and his 100+ mph fastball in top form. So far, it's worked.
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June 1
The Twins plan to activate second baseman Jorge Polanco before Thursday’s game with Cleveland.

Twins activate Polanco, return rookie Julien to St. Paul

Jorge Polanco started the season on the injured list while recovering from a leg injury suffered last season, and played 23 games before returning to the IL last month.
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June 1
Twins starter Louie Varland threw seven shutout innings against the Astros on Wednesday night.

Twins unload on Astros with bases loaded; Varland excels in 8-2 win

The Twins got their first hit with the bases loaded in more than 2 1⁄2 weeks and followed it up with another later in the series-deciding win. Louis Varland pitched seven shutout innings and controlled Houston's bats the entire time.
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May 31

Wednesday's Twins-Houston game recap

A quick look back at the series finale.
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May 31
Pablo López is scheduled to start the opening game of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday at Target Field.

Twins facing division rival Cleveland for second time this season

The Guardians, who are getting their depleted rotation back, took two of three in the teams' first meeting in Cleveland.
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May 31
Live: Twins, Astros in deciding game of series. Follow with Gameview

Live: Twins, Astros in deciding game of series. Follow with Gameview

A rally to win and a night without much offense for the Twins in the first two games. What will happen tonight? Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around baseball.
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May 31
Tracking the Twins' broadcast drama; horse safety at Canterbury

Tracking the Twins' broadcast drama; horse safety at Canterbury

What's happening already in another market could be an indication of what's ahead for Twins fans in the Upper Midwest. Also, Rachel Blount joins host Michael Rand to talk about horse racing safety, a hot-button issue in the sport.
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May 31
Kenta Maeda missed last season recovering from Tommy John surgery and has battled arm problems so far this season.

Twins injury updates: Maeda, Thielbar have solid rehab outings

Kenta Maeda and Caleb Thielbar pitched for the St. Paul Saints in a 9-1 win over Buffalo that also featured more solid hitting from Matt Waller, who was demoted when the Twins activated Max Kepler on Monday.
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May 31
Bally Sports San Diego will stop broadcasting Padres games, and the fate of Bally Sports North could be decided in bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

Future of Twins TV broadcasts set to be decided at bankruptcy hearing

Depending on a judge's ruling, Bally Sports North could be forced to stop broadcasting Twins games, with MLB taking over the production and distribution on TV and the web.