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Twins
August 30, 2018
Grossman answers a heckler, comes through for Twins over Cleveland

Grossman answers a heckler, comes through for Twins over Cleveland

Robbie Grossman hit a go-ahead two-out, two-run single in the seventh inning as the Twins snapped a four-game losing streak.
Twins
August 29, 2018
Twins pitcher Phil Hughes (45) ] MARK VANCLEAVE ï mark.vancleave@startribune.com * The first day of full-squad workouts at Twins spring training

Twins spring training schedule set; camp opens Feb. 13

The team will play 23 spring training games, including 18 at the CenturyLink Sports Complex.
Twins
August 29, 2018

Wednesday's Twins-Indians game recap

A look back at Wednesday's game.
Twins
August 29, 2018

Twins career runs scored leaders

Joe Mauer on Wednesday reached another Twins milestone: 1,000 career runs scored.
Twins
August 29, 2018

Rogers shows rare emotion on the mound for Twins

Taylor Rogers, uniformly stoic on the field, turned toward home plate and pointed at umpire Ed Hickox after Melky Cabrera's one-out single.
Twins
August 29, 2018
Carrasco guides Indians to 8-1 victory over Twins

Carrasco guides Indians to 8-1 victory over Twins

In his third start against the Twins this month, Carlos Carrasco struck out 11 for Cleveland and allowed just four hits.
Twins
August 29, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Michael Pineda greets a young fan during the baseball team's TwinsFest on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Fosl

Pineda, Mejia won't pitch for Twins in September

Michael Pineda has a torn meniscus in his right knee. Adalberto Mejia's season is also over.
Twins
August 29, 2018

Tuesday's Twins-Indians game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Twins
August 27, 2018
Minnesota Twins pitcher Jose Berrios throws against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Minneapolis

No relief: Oakland pounds Magill after ill Berrios leaves 6-2 loss

Tyler Austin hit two home runs for the Twins. But reliever Matt Magill gave up three homers in 24 pitches after Jose Berrios struggled through five innings.
Twins
August 27, 2018
Minnesota Twins center fielder Jake Cave, left, Byron Buxton, center, and right fielder Max Kepler chat during a pitching change during the top of the

Reusse: Twins bosses preach sustainability, then foster silliness

The majority of Minnesota's sporting public has been turned so cynical about the words "Twins'' and "prospects'' that it does zero to create interest for next season.
Twins
August 27, 2018
Mitch Garver

Garver feels more comfortable as regular Twins catcher

Thrust into the lead role when Jason Castro was injured, Garver admits he had some early season doubts.
Twins
August 27, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer celebrates his home run with third base coach Gene Glynn against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning during a baseball g

Twins-Cleveland series preview

The Twins are 8-8 vs. the Indians this season, but have lost five of seven meetings since the All-Star break.
Twins
August 27, 2018
Tyler Austin rounded the bases two more times Sunday, giving him six home runs in 12 games since joining the Twins.

Newly acquired Austin continues to flex muscle for Twins

Tyler Austin hit two home runs in a 6-2 loss to Oakland at Target Field on Sunday, including one that landed in the restaurant Catch well beyond center field in the fourth inning.
Twins
August 26, 2018

Oakland 6, Twins 2

Oakland defeated the Twins 6-2 on Sunday afternoon at Target Field.
Twins
August 26, 2018

Sunday's Twins-Oakland game recap

A's third baseman Matt Chapman went 3-for-5 with two home runs.
Twins
August 26, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday,

Berrios goes for win No. 12 as Twins wrap up series against Oakland

This is the last game of the Twins' homestand. After a day off on Monday, they will head to Cleveland to kick off a three-city, nine-game road trip
Twins
August 26, 2018
Sano homers, Gonsalves better but Twins left wanting more after loss

Sano homers, Gonsalves better but Twins left wanting more after loss

Miguel Sano blasted a home run 450 feet while Tyler Austin also homered and Stephen Gonsalves was improved in MLB start No. 2. But the Twins lost to Oakland 6-2.
Twins
August 26, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Michael Pineda greets a young fan during the baseball team's TwinsFest on Friday, Jan. 19, 2018 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Hannah Fosl

Pineda's Class AAA start scratched due to knee injury

Michael Pineda, who has spent the season working his way back from elbow surgery a year ago, felt some irritation in his right knee during a bullpen session earlier this week.
Twins
August 25, 2018
Tyler Austin looks to the mound after striking out in the second inning against the Tigers last week. Twice in the past 10 days, Chris Austin compared

Austin getting at-bats against right-handers, and it pays off

Tyler Austin is a career .304 hitter against left-handed pitching, and a .199 hitter against right-handers. That's why this past week, and especially Saturday night, were encouraging.
Twins
August 25, 2018
Thome returns to Target Field a Hall of Famer

Thome returns to Target Field a Hall of Famer

Jim Thome, who hit a series of memorable home runs at Target Field including the longest one in the stadium's history, was back in Minneapolis on Saturday for the first time since inducted into Cooperstown.