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Twins
June 14, 2017
Twins and their historic 28 hits: 3 ways to look at 'em

Twins and their historic 28 hits: 3 ways to look at 'em

The historic Twins' offensive output from Tuesday's 20-7 victory over Seattle can be looked at in words, numbers and a 28-second video. Here's what we're talking about.
Twins
June 14, 2017
After changing into some Mariners gear, Burnsville's Sam Carlson spent time with the team before Tuesday's game at Target Field. (Jeff Wheeler, Star T

Burnsville's Carlson hangs out with Mariners at Target Field

Drafted by the Mariners on Monday night, Burnsville pitcher Sam Carlson got to hang out with them before Tuesday night's game at Target Field..
Twins
June 14, 2017
Landon Leach was taken by the Twins in the second round of the draft.

Twins don't expect 'any hiccups' in signing second-day draft picks

The money the Twins saved in Day 1 of the MLB draft will help land two LSU-committed players they selected on Day 2.
Twins
June 14, 2017
Minnesota Twins third baseman Miguel Sano in action against the Seattle Mariners in a baseball game Wednesday, June 7, 2017, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ela

Twins' Miguel Sano continues to lead AL third basemen in All-Star voting

No other Minnesota players are listed in the top five at their positions in the balloting.
Twins
June 14, 2017

Tuesday's Twins-Seattle game recap

A look back at Tuesday's game.
Twins
June 14, 2017

Three-homer games in Twins history

Eddie Rosario became the seventh Twin to hit three home runs in a game
Music
June 14, 2017
United Properties unveiled this rendering of the Element by Westin Hotel, seen from 6th Avenue, that it plans to build near Target Field. The hotel wi

Entertainment complex near Target Field would include Fillmore music theater

The North Loop complex would be named for the famed rock venue in San Francisco.
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June 14, 2017
Minnesota Twins' Chris Gimenez

Postgame: Gimenez, of all people, doesn't like facing catcher on mound

The Twins' frequent emergency pitcher appreciated his manager's attempt to get him a home run.
Twins
June 13, 2017

Pressly hears tough talk in brief stint in minors

Rochester Red Wings pitching coach Stew Cliburn didn't mince words with Ryan Pressly when the reliever did his time this month in Class AAA.
Twins
June 13, 2017

Twins selections in first two days of MLB draft

A look at the players selected by the Twins through the first 10 rounds.
Twins
June 13, 2017

Reusse: When judging MLB draft, arm yourself with patience

There is no other sport where a high school signee has to improve four of five different times to make it to the big leagues.
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June 13, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game, Thursday, June 8, 2017, i

Gibson on the hill to face Mariners for second straight start

The Twins' righthander Kyle Gibson used more curveballs than usual last week against Seattle, a strategy that helped him throw more strikes.
Twins
June 13, 2017

Twins select an outfielder and reliever to end Day 2 of the draft

Six picks have been used on pitchers over the first two days of the draft, but Twins also took interesting position players.
Twins
June 13, 2017

Twins select pitchers in the seventh and eighth rounds.

The Twins are loading up on arms during the second day of the first-year player draft
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June 13, 2017

Twins use sixth round pick on another shorstop

The Twins have had solid success with Puerto Rican prospects in recent years. De La Torre could be the next one
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June 13, 2017

Twins select small college third baseman in fifth round

Bechtold could be another player they will have to overpay some in order to sign
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June 13, 2017
Twins draft, round 4: Clemson lefthander Charlie Barnes is the pick

Twins draft, round 4: Clemson lefthander Charlie Barnes is the pick

The Twins have selected three pitchers among their five picks so far in the first year player draft
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June 13, 2017
Twins select prep righthander Blayne Enlow with third round pick

Twins select prep righthander Blayne Enlow with third round pick

Enlow is one of the more projectable pitchers in the draft because of his frame, good fastball and advanced curveball
Twins
June 13, 2017
Twins pull surprise, spark debate by choosing Royce Lewis with top draft pick

Twins pull surprise, spark debate by choosing Royce Lewis with top draft pick

As expected, the Twins selected a prep star from California with the first overall pick of the Major League Baseball draft Monday. But it wasn't Hunter Greene.
Twins
June 13, 2017

Neal: Day 2 of the draft. Let's not behave like we did on Day 1.

Rounds 3 through 10 will take place today, giving Twins fans a chance to see how CBO Derek Falvey shapes a draft class