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Twins
May 14, 2015
Torii Hunter gets a high five from manager Paul Molitor.

Hunter's hot, but Molitor keeping him on the bench

Manager Paul Molitor made the difficult choice, he said, to leave the 39-year-old Hunter out of the lineup as the Twins try to win this series today.
Twins
May 14, 2015
Kurt Suzuki

Twins notes: Stretching keeps Suzuki flexible as he nears milestone

Kurt Suzuki didn't have much time Wednesday to talk about reaching 1,000 games in the major leagues. He had to go stretch. Again.
Twins
May 14, 2015
Jose Berrios

Milone, Berrios have awesome outings in the minors

The Twins got excellent pitching performances in games involving their top two minor-league teams on Wednesday.
Twins
May 14, 2015
Nolasco strong, Twins offense erupts in Detroit

Nolasco strong, Twins offense erupts in Detroit

Five weeks to the day after his actual debut, Ricky Nolasco finally looked like the pitcher his new manager was expecting to see.
Twins
May 13, 2015

Wednesday's Twins-Detroit game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game in Detroit.
Twins
May 13, 2015
Minnesota Twins pitcher Ricky Nolasco watches a delivery to the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit on Wednesday, May

Postgame: Nolasco asked to stay in the game

Twins manager Paul Molitor wasn't swayed by Ricky Nolasco's request to stay in the game as the Twins continued their success against left-handed starters.
Twins
May 13, 2015
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Ricky Nolasco is relieved during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Wednesday, April 8,

Nolasco hopes for a reversal of his last Detroit start

Molitor remains confident that righthander will pitch as effectively in games as he does in bullpen
Twins
May 13, 2015
Hicks' mission: Prove he belongs in the big leagues

Hicks' mission: Prove he belongs in the big leagues

Manager Paul Molitor will be watching Hicks' focus, which has been a problem for the 2008 first-round pick in the past. That might be the best indicator of whether, at 25, he has matured, the manager said.
Twins
May 13, 2015

TwinsCentric: Is Twins' rotation improvement sustainable?

Twins starting pitchers are performing much better this year. Will that continue?
Twins
May 13, 2015
Twins can't cash in on Detroit; Tigers win in 10th

Twins can't cash in on Detroit; Tigers win in 10th

The Twins had their chances Tuesday night in Detroit. But the Tigers pounced when it mattered, winning in 10 innings.
Twins
May 13, 2015
Hitting coach Tom Brunansky talked with catcher Kurt Suzuki during batting practice in spring training.

Twins hitting coach Brunansky earns players' trust

Tom Brunansky, a holdover from Ron Gardenhire's staff, was the first hire for Paul Molitor's staff, too.
Twins
May 13, 2015

Tuesday's Twins-Detroit game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Twins
May 12, 2015
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson throws against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit Tuesday, May 12, 2015. (AP Pho

Postgame: Hunter's catch, Gibson's strikeouts get noticed

Plouffe wondering if he should have been more aggressive; Twins win another replay challenge
Twins
May 12, 2015
Outfielder Aaron Hicks, who struggled in previous stints in the big leagues, is a September call-up for the Twins.

Hicks in lineup as Twins return to Detroit

New center fielder isn't only thing Twins hope is different about their second trip to Comerica Park
Twins
May 12, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, right, hits a triple to drive in a pair of runs as Seattle Mariners catcher Mike Zunino looks on in the 11th inning of a b

Rand: Twins' bats, bullpen, defense defy expectations

With the abrupt end to the Wild's season a few days ago, a number of fans have expressed this sentiment: Thank goodness for the Twins.
Twins
May 12, 2015
Twins center fielder Aaron Hicks is getting another shot to prove he belongs in the major leagues. He was called up Monday.

Twins give Aaron Hicks another shot at the majors

The 25-year-old outfielder will join the Twins in Detroit; Shane Robinson has been placed on the Family Emergency List by the team.
May 12, 2015

Twins coach Joe Vavra part of Pedro Martinez's new memoir

Twins
May 12, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Kurt Suzuki, left, congratulates teammate Torii Hunter after Hunter scored on an RBI-single by Joe Mauer in the first inning of a bas

Section 219: Hey, it's kind of a big series for the Twins

We're going to start finding out whether the Twins are really as good as their recent performance.
Twins
May 12, 2015
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.R. Graham celebrates after the final out as the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 12-2 in a baseball game, Thursday,

Twins reliever J.R. Graham works to become a Rule 5 keeper

Manager Paul Molitor is still trying to figure out how to use the inexperienced righthander. At the moment, he is limited to blowout games, where he has posted a 1.54 ERA.
Twins
May 12, 2015

Chart: Patience required for Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft for minor leaguers takes place every offseason. Players have to spend a full season in the major leagues or be offered to their former teams for $25,000.