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Twins
July 17, 2018
Brad Hand

Chaska's Brad Hand doesn't mind missing sleep to be All-Star

The Padres lefthander is getting to appear at his second consecutive All-Star Game, and has a group of friends and family along for the trip.
Twins
July 17, 2018
American League, Cleveland Indians Francisco Lindor, right, embraces National League, Chicago Cubs Willson Contreras (40) after batting practice ahead

Indians have comfortable lead over Twins but taking nothing for granted

Cleveland struggled a bit going into the break but still enjoys a comfortable lead in the AL Central.
Twins
July 17, 2018
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer speaks to reporters during a baseball news conference at Nationals Park in Washington, Sunday, July 8, 2018.

All-Star Game starting lineups, batting orders

Tuesday's AL and NL lineups in D.C.
Twins
July 16, 2018
Twins, Rays get a bit overheated in seventh inning

Twins, Rays get a bit overheated in seventh inning

Eduardo Escobar was the only one ejected after the benches cleared a couple of times.
Twins
July 16, 2018
Mystery solved: Rodney left Sunday's game early to become U.S. citizen

Mystery solved: Rodney left Sunday's game early to become U.S. citizen

Was Fernando Rodney being showcased for a trade? Was manager Paul Molitor trying out a new strategy? Fans wondered why the closer was used in the fifth inning on Sunday.
Twins
July 16, 2018
Brian Dozier(2) is greeted by the Twins player for hitting the game winning grand slam to end the game in the 10 innings.] Twins face the Rays on 7/16

Souhan: Try for playoffs or move on to 2019? Twins can do both

As they showed last year, they are capable of contending even by subtracting from the team they have.
Twins
July 16, 2018
Baseball series illustration. Day 2 about getting young fans attracted to the game. Illustration by Jay St. Pierre, jay.st.pierre@startribune.com

Baseball fans turning gray while millennials tuning out

Second in a three-part series: Baseball's summer monopoly ended long ago. If it expects to thrive, it must keep courting youth and convincing them the sport is great entertainment.
Twins
July 16, 2018
Dozier's 10th-inning grand slam ends wild 11-7 win for Twins

Dozier's 10th-inning grand slam ends wild 11-7 win for Twins

A tense, heated affair included a benches-clearing incident and several late-game swings that ended with the Twins going into the All-Star Game break as one of baseball's hottest teams.
Twins
July 16, 2018
Torii's Team USA wins Minnesota-themed Futures Game

Torii's Team USA wins Minnesota-themed Futures Game

Top minor-league prospect Alex Kiriloff had two hits while former Twins Torii Hunter and David Ortiz managed the USA and World teams.
Twins
July 15, 2018
Brian Dozier made a play against the Rays last week.

Sunday's Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

A quick look at Sunday's game.
Twins
July 15, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Brian Dozier (2) is greeted at home base by teammates Eddie Rosario, Ehire Adrianza and Mitch Garver (23) after Dozier hit a grand sl

Grand finales: Walkoff grand slams in Twins history

Brian Dozier's walk-off grand slam was the fifth in Twins history and the first at Target Field.
Twins
July 15, 2018

Interest in professional sports by age

Twins
July 15, 2018
Minnesota Twins pitcher Fernando Romero throws against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 22, 2018, in Minneapolis.

Romero's three solid AAA starts earn earlier-than-expected return to Twins

Twins have gone 8-2 on their homestand, and would like to go into All-Star break with momentum of that success.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Minnesota Twins Jose Berrios. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ July 9, 2018, Minneapolis, MN, Target Field, MLB, Minnesota Tw

Twins players perform so-so in All-Star Game appearances

The All-Star Game is a showcase, but mostly not for the Twins, who have a decidedly mediocre history in the Midsummer Classic.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Byron Buxton

Buxton's injury in minor leagues is relatively minor

The Twins put Byron Buxton on the International League disabled list Saturday with inflammation in his left wrist, but no broken bones or damaged ligaments.
Twins
July 14, 2018

Inside the numbers: America's pastime

A closer look inside the numbers of baseball's new analytical ways.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Twins rocked 19-6 by Tampa Bay at Target Field

Twins rocked 19-6 by Tampa Bay at Target Field

Jose Berrios gave up six earned runs in six innings, and it got worse from there as the Rays feasted on the Twins bullpen in a pre-All-Star break laugher.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Tampa Bay Rays' Ryne Stanek pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 30, 2018, in St. Petersburg,

Two views: Rays bullpen days will likely be copied by other teams

Chris Hine and Michael Rand weigh in on the week's hot sports topics.
Twins
July 14, 2018

Saturday's Twins-Rays game recap

A look back at Saturday afternoon's game.
Twins
July 14, 2018
Miguel Sano, left, and Byron Buxton were the future of Twins baseball just a few seasons ago, but have ongoing struggles

Souhan: Twins must stay patient with Sano, Buxton

There is a sense of urgency around the Twins, the kind of urgency that could persuade a more jittery front office to rush Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano back to Target Field. But patience is required.