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Twins
May 13, 2018
Twins right fielder Max Kepler checked his positioning card Thursday in Anaheim. "It's nice to know that … this is where you're supposed to be," out

In the cards: Twins outfielders look down before they look up

North Score: The influence of analytics continues expansion into baseball, as evidenced by a growing reliance on outfield positioning charts. But baseball instinct remains part of the equation.
Twins
May 13, 2018
Mitch Garver watches his RBI-double against the Angels during the 12th inning Saturday.

Garver delivers late again as Twins topple Angels in 12 innings

After hitting a tying double to right on Friday to cap a comeback victory, Mitch Garver's RBI double in the 12th inning drove in Eddie Rosario with the winning run in a 5-3 victory.
Twins
May 13, 2018
Los Angeles Angels' Justin Upton reacts after flying out against the Minnesota Twins during the 11th inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sat

Postgame: Before Garver's clutch hit Saturday, Molitor made a big decision

Paul Molitor didn't want either Albert Pujols or Andrelton Simmons to beat the Twins in the 11th inning, even if that meant loading the bases.
Gophers
May 13, 2018
Twins manager Paul Molitor, and Gophers coach John Anderson go way back.

Hartman: Molitor, Anderson have had a lasting friendship

Baseball lifers Paul Molitor and John Anderson first met more than 43 years ago while at the University of Minnesota.
Twins
May 13, 2018
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was bundled up against Houston on April 10, 2018.

Twins likely to play March games at Target Field in 2019

Baseball Insider: The Twins haven't seen their preliminary 2019 schedule yet, but they know what it will almost certainly say: Minnesota will play its first-ever outdoor home games in March.
Twins
May 13, 2018

Saturday's Twins-Angels game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Twins
May 12, 2018
Jason Castro(15) was not pleased with his called 3rd strike looking.

Twins catcher Castro to see knee specialist

It's not good news for Twins catcher Jason Castro, who is on the disabled list with a torn right meniscus and is headed to Colorado for further examination.
Twins
May 12, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler celebrates in the dugout after his home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of a baseball game in A

Twins give bruised and battered Kepler the night off

Max Kepler was hit by a pitch in the hand on Thursday night and was out of the lineup Friday, although he was called upon in the ninth inning.
Twins
May 12, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario, right, gets congratulations from Robbie Grossman after Rosario hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Angels dur

Twins score three in the ninth to beat Angels 5-4

The Twins' Friday-night rally, sparked by Eddie Rosario's second home run of the game, overcame Lance Lynn's struggles on the mound.
Twins
May 12, 2018

Friday's Twins-Angels game recap

A look back at Friday night's comeback.
Twins
May 11, 2018
Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, hits an RBI-double against the Minnesota Twins during the third inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Cal

Five-game Twins winning streak ends as Berrios struggles, bullpen fails

Jose Berrios put the Twins into a 4-0 hole by hanging two curveballs that were hit over the wall and giving up back-to-back doubles. Then the bullpen failed too.
Twins
May 11, 2018
Byron Buxton activated from disabled list by Twins

Byron Buxton activated from disabled list by Twins

Byron Buxton is batting only .186, but his return to the Twins lineup on Thursday night was met with open arms.
Twins
May 11, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano hits a home run, to tie the game in the fourteenth inning of the final game of a two-game Mayor League Series against the

Sano joins Twins in California, but isn't closer to playing

The Twins appear no closer to activating their All-Star third baseman from the disabled list.
Twins
May 11, 2018

The struggles: Jose Berrios start-by-start in 2018

Jose Berrios has given up almost a run per inning in his last four starts. Here's a look at the numbers that need to improve.
Twins
May 11, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios throws to a Los Angeles Angels batter during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thu

Postgame: Struggling Berrios needs to find his missing curve

Jose Berrios didn't get a single swing-and-miss with his his curveball on Thursday. In April — when he was rolling — his whiff percentage was 20.6 percent, according to Brooks Baseball.
Twins
May 11, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler celebrates in the dugout after his home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the sixth inning of a baseball game in A

Hartman: Escobar, Kepler fuel Twins offense

Escobar's versatility and production have kept him in the lineup; Kepler has improved vs. lefties.
Twins
May 11, 2018
Twins minor league prospect Wander Javier warmed up on a practice field. ] MARK VANCLEAVE ï mark.vancleave@startribune.com * The St. Louis Cardin

Top Twins prospect Wander Javier out for the season

The 19-year-old shortstop will have shoulder surgery performed by Dr. James Andrews.
Twins
May 11, 2018

Thursday's Twins-L.A. Angels game recap

A quick look at Thursday night's game.
Twins
May 11, 2018

L.A. Angels 7, Twins 4

The Twins saw their five-game winning streak end with a loss to the Angels in their series opener in Anaheim, Calif.
Twins
May 11, 2018

BOXSCORE: L.A. Angels 7, Twins 4