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Twins
July 22, 2016
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson shouts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Hanley Ramirez to end the seventh inning of a baseball game at

Gibson's strong outing holds up as Twins top Boston 2-1

Behind Kyle Gibson's eight innings of two-hit baseball, the Twins shook off a blowout loss on Thursday by beating the Red Sox on Friday night.
Twins
July 22, 2016

Postgame: Kintzler doesn't wilt for Twins in the ninth

The Twins held off Boston on Friday to win 2-1. Kyle Gibson was excellent for eight innings, and Brandon Kintzler got out of a bases-loaded no out jam to get the save.
Twins
July 22, 2016
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz gestures at the plate in front of Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki after hitting a two-run homer in th

Twins look to bounce back after being routed by Red Sox

Kyle Gibson is on the mound tonight as the Twins look to shake off their 13-2 bashing by Boston on Friday.
Twins
July 22, 2016
Ortiz tees off on Twins in 13-2 Red Sox victory

Ortiz tees off on Twins in 13-2 Red Sox victory

The David Ortiz farewell tour continued to be a success with his 527th career home run Thursday night. Big Papi went 3-for-5 with four RBI to add to his gaudy career numbers against his former team.
Twins
July 22, 2016
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton.

Buxton's slump postpones his Fenway Park debut

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton practiced on fielding baseballs off the Green Monster, but putting those skills to work will have to wait.
Twins
July 21, 2016

Ortiz: Terry Ryan 'a good man'

David Ortiz expressed great surprise when asked for his thoughts about Terry Ryan being relieved of his duties as the Twins GM over the weekend.
Twins
July 21, 2016

Thursday's Twins-Boston game recap

A look back at Thursday's game.
Twins
July 21, 2016
Byron Buxton

Buxton gets a break as Twins face Boston knuckleballer Wright

The Twins on Thursday open a four-game series against a surging Red Sox team that poses a great offensive threat.
Twins
July 21, 2016
Terry Ryan was fired as Twins GM this week.

Hartman: Terry Ryan stayed positive even on his way out

Before being fired as Twins GM, Terry Ryan spoke a lot about the franchise's young, developing talent.
Twins
July 21, 2016
David Ortiz and Torii Hunter in 2006.

Sweet memories: Big Papi writes a love letter to Minnesota

Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, who is retiring this year, published a long essay in The Players' Tribune. It looks back fondly (and with some great tales) about his years with the Twins.
Twins
July 21, 2016

Antony, Molitor compare notes as trade deadline approaches

Rob Antony and Paul Molitor have had several conversations as the Aug. 1 nonwaiver trade deadline approaches. Antony has spoken with several teams about potential trades.
Twins
July 21, 2016
More from our Q&A: Rob Antony's thoughts on the Twins

More from our Q&A: Rob Antony's thoughts on the Twins

The interim GM addressed a few more topics on Tuesday when talking about his new role. How similar is Antony to terry Ryan, his old boss.
Twins
July 21, 2016
Minnesota Twins starter Ricky Nolasco hasn't produced since being signed to a long-term contract before the 2014 season.

Souhan: With Twins, money is the root of all misunderstanding

The Twins' problem isn't that they don't spend enough money on players. It's been about how they've spent it.
Twins
July 21, 2016
Twins owner Jim Pohlad

Souhan: Does Pohlad have enough savvy to hire the right GM?

The Twins are in need of a full-time GM now that Terry Ryan has been fired. This is the hire that will define Jim Pohlad's tenure as the Twins' primary boss.
West Metro
July 21, 2016
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joe Mauer

Joe Mauer pays $6.2 million cash for Wayzata Bay home

The house has seven bathrooms and garage parking for eight vehicles.
Twins
July 21, 2016
Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler is congratulated in the dugout after his solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tige

Early, late home runs back Santana in Twins victory over Detroit

Joe Mauer opened the scoring with a home run in the first inning and Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario added homers in the ninth to aid Ervin Santana's seven solid innings.
Twins
July 20, 2016

Twins-Boston series preview

The four-game series begins Thursday night in Boston. The Twins are 8-7 at Fenway Park over the past four seasons.
Twins
July 20, 2016

Wednesday's Twins-Detroit game recap

A look back at Wednesday's matinee.
Twins
July 20, 2016

Postgame: Ervin Santana on display for potential suitors?

The Twins took two of three games from the Tigers and now head to Boston for three games against the Red Sox
Twins
July 20, 2016
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire attended a press conference with Twins general manager Terry Ryan (pictured) who announced that the Twins were going to r

Twins' losses, disagreement led to Ryan's firing as GM

The decision to fire Twins general manager Terry Ryan came after owner Jim Pohlad and Ryan disagreed on how to improve the last-place club, said people with knowledge of the situation.