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Twins
August 24, 2015

Twins' tightly contested weekend

After sweeping four games in Baltimore, the Twins are back in the thick of the AL wild-card race. A 15-2 blowout in Thursday's opener was followed by three come-from-behind, one-run victories.
Twins
August 23, 2015
Twins riding high after sweep of Orioles

Twins riding high after sweep of Orioles

Contributions came from everywhere as the Twins rallied to beat the Orioles 4-3 in 12 innings Sunday.
Twins
August 23, 2015

Twins-Baltimore game recap

A look back at Sunday's game.
Twins
August 23, 2015
Twins notes: Perkins finds himself a key part of game plan

Twins notes: Perkins finds himself a key part of game plan

The Twins wanted to stick to their plan to save closer Glen Perkins for the Rays series that starts Tuesday — despite Perkins' attempts to make himself available for Sunday's game with the Orioles.
Twins
August 23, 2015
Edgar Degas' "Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey" at the Chicago Art Institute on Aug. 11, 2015.

Randball: Work of art shows the journey ahead for the Twins

A work of art located in Chicago strikes a strong comparison to the 2015 Twins.
Twins
August 23, 2015
Twins getting used to winning in Baltimore

Twins getting used to winning in Baltimore

Their road winning streak reached three games.
Twins
August 22, 2015
Twins notes: Newly acquired Cotts joins team

Twins notes: Newly acquired Cotts joins team

Neal Cotts was 1-0 with a 3.26 ERA in 51 appearances with the Brewers.
Twins
August 22, 2015
Twins Eduardo Escobar watched his final pitch cross the plate for strike three in the eight inning. ] (KYNDELL HARKNESS/STAR TRIBUNE) kyndell.harkness

MLB Insider: Twins batters have wilted as pinch hitters

Their pinch hitters have hit .119 this year, as Paul Molitor looks for answers.
Twins
August 22, 2015

Twins-Baltimore game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Twins
August 22, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Oswaldo Arcia, left, is high-fived by teammates after hitting a home run in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta B

Statistically speaking

Inside the numbers
Twins
August 22, 2015

Sunday Insider: Central Intelligence

A weekly look around the AL Central
Twins
August 22, 2015
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Neal Cotts throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, July 31, 2015, in Milwa

New reliever Neal Cotts joins Twins, gets role

The Twins are going for their third straight road win, which would be their longest of the season.
Twins
August 22, 2015
Milwaukee Brewers relief pitcher Neal Cotts throws during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs Friday, July 31, 2015, in Milwa

Twins notes: Deal made to acquire reliever Cotts from Brewers

The Twins made a move to bolster their bullpen following Friday's 4-3 victory over Baltimore, trading with Milwaukee for veteran lefthander Neal Cotts.
Twins
August 22, 2015
Twins rally late to win close one over Baltimore

Twins rally late to win close one over Baltimore

Sharp baserunning and a big bloop hit help the Twins bounce back in the eighth inning at Baltimore.
Twins
August 21, 2015

Friday's Twins-Baltimore game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
August 21, 2015

Postgame: Thoughts on Cotts, Hunter and Plouffe and Milone

Takeaways after the Twins got back at .500 after beating Baltimore 4-3 on Friday. It was their 24th comeback win of the season.
Twins
August 21, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, left, shakes hands with teammate Miguel Sano after a home run last week in Baltimore.

Milone on the mound for Twins; can Sano stay in a groove?

The Twins are trying to win two straight against the Orioles after blowing them out Thursday.
Twins
August 21, 2015
TwinsCentric: Let's talk about Tyler Duffey's curveball

TwinsCentric: Let's talk about Tyler Duffey's curveball

Tyler Duffey's curve is really good. Here's why.
Twins
August 21, 2015
Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier (2) watches his single in front of Baltimore Orioles catcher Matt Wieters and home plate umpire Gabe Morales in the seco

Twins break out in a big way to beat Baltimore

The Twins waited out a 2 hour, 31 minute rain delay to score a season high in runs, routing Baltimore 15-2 on Thursday night to open a four-game series.
Twins
August 21, 2015
Teammates greet Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario, right, as he enters the dugout after scoring on a single by Kurt Suzuki.

Postgame: Thoughts on Buxton, Duffey and Mauer

Takeaways from Thursday's 15-2 Twins' victory over the Orioles.