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Timely and productive home runs have revived offense for Twins
The Twins' offense may not be permanently fixed. But in the last two weeks, they've reversed their weak early-season home run trend in a big way.
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Belisle rejoins Twins; Mauer hitless in Rochester rehab doubleheader
Matt Belisle pitched in 62 games for the Twins in 2017 with nine saves after closer Brandon Kintzler was traded to Washington in late July.
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Coincidence, but still. Adrianza hits grand slam in win, then tested for drugs
The infielder, enjoying the hottest two-week stretch of extra-base hits in his major-league career, had a visitor waiting for him after the Twins' 6-4 victory.
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Tuesday's Twins-Detroit game recap
Shortstop Ehire Adrianza's first career grand slam — and eighth career homer — erased a 2-1 deficit and provided the game-winning runs.
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Pimp my save: Rodney gets stylish ride to mound in Detroit
Closer Fernando Rodney got in, put his feet up on the front console, and took a relaxing ride across his old home ballpark to earn Tuesday's save.
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To the left! To the right! Twins now one of baseball's shiftiest teams
This season the Twins are third in baseball in the rate at which they employ an infield shift, more than doubling their rate from 2017. But is all that moving around good for the game?
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Sano and Buxton entering dangerous territory for Twins
The Cooler: Miguel Sano is on a pace that would see him strike out more than 250 times in a season of 600-plus plate appearances. Byron Buxton has a .383 on base-plus-slugging percentage, which is awful.
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Carrying the Twins: Two Eds are better than one (and needed now)
Eddie Rosario and Eduardo Escobar have combined for 39 percent of the Twins' home runs, as well as one-third of the team's extra-base hits and RBI.
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Rosario, Escobar generate huge chunk of Twins' offense
Here's how they rank on the team:
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Twins-Detroit series preview
The Twins (27-34) trail the second-place Tigers by a half-game in the AL Central and are 5½ behind first-place Cleveland.
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Twins' Escobar is American League player of the week
Twins infielder Eduardo Escobar hit .462 with two homers, six doubles, a triple and eight RBI. He leads the majors in double.
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Just like Gardy? See Doug Mientkiewicz get ejected
The fiery ex-Twins infielder made his first ejection as manager of the Toledo Mud Hens a good one.
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Twins-Angels game recap
The Twins beat the Angels 7-5 Sunday at Target Field to finish their homestand 6-5.
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Rookie Cave's big day boosts Twins to win over Angels
Jake Cave stepped into the starting lineup and had three hits, including a home run and double, as the Twins ended a long up-and-down homestand with a 6-5 record.
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Molitor: Buxton 'pleased' with work in recovery from broken toe
The center fielder ran the bases Sunday, evidence that he's feeling less discomfort. He also has been getting some swings in while waiting for the hairline fracture to heal.
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Minnesota makes its mark on Forbes' list of highest-paid athletes
The next time you think Joe Mauer is overpaid ... give this list a read. Caution: You'll find more Minnesota in it than you might expect.
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Mauer to Class AAA for rehab stint; top prospect Lewis injures leg
While the Twins are in line to get their starting first baseman back soon, the organization lost its top prospect to an injury Sunday.
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Reusse: Where's Wolves-style vitriol for the underwhelming Twins?
Where are the Andrew Wiggins-style bashers for the local baseball team? The 2018 Twins have their versions of Wiggins in Miguel Sano and Byron Buxton.
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Twins try to avoid sweep at home by the Angels
The Twins could finish with a winning homestand if they can beat the Angels today. That's asking alot, given the current state of the Twins offense.
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Lack of offense stings Gibson, Twins again in loss to Angels
Kyle Gibson was solid, save for home runs to Ian Kinsler and Albert Pujols in a 2-1 loss in which the Twins could not solve Tyler Skaggs.
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- Alec Bohm, Brandon Marsh lead surging Phillies to 4-3 win over Giants
- Salvador Perez hits 3-run HR, Brady Singer pitches 6 dominant innings as Royals beat Rangers 7-1
- Stanton and Rizzo help Yankees rally in 9th inning for 2-1 victory over Tigers
- Miami Marlins working on trade that would send 2B Luis Arraez to the San Diego Padres
- José Soriano pitches 6 scoreless, Mickey Moniak hits 3-run homer to power Angels past Guardians 6-0
- Luis Garcia Jr. hits pinch, 3-run shot in 7th to help the Nationals beat the Blue Jays 9-3
- DeLuca has 3 RBIs in season debut after being out with broken hand and Rays beat Mets 10-8
- Rockies lead from start to finish for the first time this year in 3-2 victory over skidding Pirates
- Twins put Buxton on injured list with inflammation in troublesome knee; antsy Lewis still rehabbing
- Angels star outfielder Mike Trout has knee surgery. Team expects 3-time MVP to return this season.
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