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Twins
April 21, 2018
Tampa Bay Rays' Denard Span, right, lines a two-run double off Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lance Lynn during the fifth inning of a baseball game

Rosario's grand slam not enough as Twins lose in 10 innings

Eddie Rosario clubbed an eighth-inning grand slam but Fernando Rodney blew the save and the Rays won 8-7.
Twins
April 21, 2018
Target Field grounds crew worked to remove ice and snow from the field and concourse in preparation for the home opener.

Inclement weather, postponed games mess with Twins' routines

After a run of postponements at Target Field and a special two-game series in San Juan bookended by off days, the Twins on Friday embarked on the first of 19 straight days with a game - weather permitting.
Twins
April 21, 2018

Friday's Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
April 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Lance Lynn delivers to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 20, 2018, in St. P

Lynn continues to walk batters but sees progress with Twins

Lance Lynn pitched into the seventh inning on Friday but ended up giving up five earned runs on seven hits and five walks
Twins
April 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins right fielder Max Kepler (26) hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning.

Kepler in the lineup as Twins face the Rays

Max Kepler's knee is OK, and Lance Lynn, who hasn't pitched since April 9, returns to the mound for the Twins on Friday night after enduring a string of postponements
Twins
April 20, 2018
Twins prospect Jake Reed

Minors update: Reed re-injured, Arraez returns, Stewart piles up strikeouts.

Some updates on injuries, plus some encouraging starts by a handful of players in the Twins' minor league organization
Twins
April 20, 2018
The Minnesota Twins celebrate a 2-1 win over the Cleveland Indians in 16 innings in a baseball game at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico,

Five-hour energy: Twins seek momentum from 16-inning victory

It was one game that reflected positively on a team that was able to hold down a solid Cleveland lineup, shake off its bungled scoring opportunities and scratch out a win.
Twins
April 20, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Phil Hughes

Hughes will start Sunday for Twins, first time since May

In his most recent rehab start, Phil Hughes threw five shutout innings on three hits with no walks and four strikeouts against Tampa.
Twins
April 19, 2018

Twins-Tampa Bay series preview

Joe Mauer, who turned 35 on Thursday, hits the Rays like no other opponent. He hit .381 against them last season when at home, pushing his career batting average to .360 against Tampa Bay
Twins
April 19, 2018
Boys wait for an opportunity to ask for autographs from the players before the final match of a two-game Mayor League Series between the Minnesota Twi

Berrios right at home before LaMarre's 16th-inning game-winner

Jose Berrios, who grew up near San Juan's Hiram Bithorn Stadium, pitched seven dominant innings and led the celebration as Ryan LaMarre's bases-loaded single gave the Twins a 2-1 victory.
Twins
April 19, 2018

Wednesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Wednesday's marathon game in San Juan.
Twins
April 19, 2018
Twins outfielder Max Kepler during spring training.

Twins hope Kepler's knee is just a minor issue

The Twins outfielder left Wednesday's game after the ninth inning when he felt discomfort while chasing a fly ball.
Twins
April 18, 2018
Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan is where the Twins and Cleveland are playing a two-game series.

Island-wide blackout hits Puerto Rico; Twins game on

San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz tweeted that back-up systems at Hiram Bithorn Stadium have been tested and the game will go on as scheduled.
Twins
April 18, 2018
Byron Buxton

Twins place Buxton on 10-day DL with bout of migraines

In a move retroactive to April 15, the Twins placed outfielder Byron Buxton on the 10-day disabled list and added Ryan LaMarre to the 25-man roster. Buxton has been dealing with migraine headaches.
Twins
April 18, 2018
Blackout won't affect Twins, providing generators hold up

Blackout won't affect Twins, providing generators hold up

The plan is to use backup generators at Hiram Bithorn Stadium after Puerto Rico was hit by a widespread power outage Wednesday morning.
Twins
April 18, 2018
Lindor apologized for behavior after homer -- but nobody objected

Lindor apologized for behavior after homer -- but nobody objected

If anyone thought the Twins were upset about Francisco Lindor's reaction to hitting a home run on his return to Puerto Rico, they were imagining it.
Twins
April 18, 2018
Berrios ready for 'biggest night' of his baseball career in tonight's start

Berrios ready for 'biggest night' of his baseball career in tonight's start

Jose Berrios will pitch Wednesday at historic Hiram Bithorn Stadium, where he estimated about 150 of his friends and family will be in the stands
Twins
April 18, 2018
Cleveland's Francisco Lindor hits a home run against the Minnesota Twins during the fifth inning at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan

Homecoming homer: Lindor's blast sparks Cleveland over Twins

Francisco Lindor crushed a hanging 3-and-2 curveball from Jake Odorizzi over the right field wall, the first of four Cleveland homers on an emotional night in San Juan.
Twins
April 18, 2018

Buxton could miss both Puerto Rico games because of migraine

The centerfielder has had them in the past, so there is some concern if this one will go away quickly or shelve him for awhile
Twins
April 17, 2018

Tuesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.