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Twins
September 9, 2018
Astudillo hits walk-off home run for Twins in De Jong's debut

Astudillo hits walk-off home run for Twins in De Jong's debut

Willians Astudillo's two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth lifted the Twins to a 3-1 win over the Royals in a game Chase De Jong's threw four scoreless innings.
Twins
September 9, 2018

Twins-Royals game recap

A look back at Sunday afternoon's game.
Twins
September 9, 2018

De Jong to make his Twins debut

The righthander will be followed by Zack Littell this afternoon as the Twins and Royals wrap up a three-game series at Target Field
Twins
September 9, 2018
Royals starter Lopez throws eight perfect innings in win vs. Twins

Royals starter Lopez throws eight perfect innings in win vs. Twins

Max Kepler's walk to lead off the ninth inning prevented a perfect game, and Robbie Grossman singled one batter later to break up the no-hitter but the Royals still won 4-1.
Twins
September 8, 2018
Chase De Jong

De Jong's Twins debut a family affair

When Chase De Jong makes his Sunday start at Target Field - four hours from his father's hometown - he will be the 53rd Twin to play this season, which tops last year's club record of 52.
Twins
September 8, 2018

Twins-Royals game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Twins
September 8, 2018

Seven other no-hitters broken up by the Twins in the ninth inning

Of the 32 one-hitters pitched against the Twins, eight of them were no-hitters until the ninth inning.
Twins
September 8, 2018

Friday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
September 8, 2018
Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario, left, tags out Minnesota Twins' Tyler Austin in August

Twins' stolen-base output is in a downward trend

Unless the Twins run more over the season's final three weeks, they will finish with the fewest successful steals since 1984, and almost certainly one of the 10 lowest totals in team history.
Twins
September 8, 2018
Minnesota Twins pitcher Trevor May throws in relief against the Kansas City Royals during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, i

Home heals bruises as Twins rally past Royals for 10-6 victory

The Twins took advantage by piling on against rookie pitcher Heath Fillmyer and Kansas City's forlorn bullpen, overcoming the Royals' six-run inning.
Twins
September 8, 2018

Gonsalves picks off another in Twins victory

Despite Royals fans calling for a balk, Stephen Gonsalves picked Jorge Bonifacio in the second inning.
Twins
September 7, 2018
Niko Guardado starred in "The Goldbergs".
photos courtesy Disney/ABC

Former Twins star Guardado has son who's also a star — on silver screen

Eddie Guardado's son, Niko, found his calling in acting, not baseball.
Twins
September 6, 2018
Miguel Sano, left, and Byron Buxton were the future of Twins baseball just a few seasons ago, but have ongoing struggles

Souhan: Twins need a winter of answers to a long summer of questions

We will learn nothing from a month devoid of baseball meaning. What could matter is this winter, especially for Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano.
Twins
September 6, 2018

Twins-Kansas City series preview

The Twins return home after being swept by Houston, finishing a nine-game road trip 2-7. They have lost five in a row.
Twins
September 6, 2018
Chase De Jong, who pitched in seven games last season for Seattle, is a September call-up for the Twins this season. He's also an avid golfer, engaged

New Twins pitcher De Jong brings clubs to new club

You can find Twins call-up Chase De Jong on the golf course - when he's not working on his pitch selection.
Twins
September 6, 2018
Reusse: Falvey, Levine try to match 'smooth-talking' Calvin Griffith

Reusse: Falvey, Levine try to match 'smooth-talking' Calvin Griffith

From when Calvin Griffith owned the Twins to now, baseball responses from the front office have the same tone -- even if the words are different.
Twins
September 6, 2018
Houston Astros' Brian McCann (16) and Evan Gattis (11) celebrate at the plate, next to Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (23), after they scored on

Bregman, Astros riddle Twins again for series sweep

Alex Bregman kept up his current hit streak on Wednesday, crushing a two-run home run as part of a 9-1 victory over the Twins.
Twins
September 6, 2018

Wednesday's Twins-Houston game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Twins
September 6, 2018

Another injury: Tyler Austin leaves game after foul ball chase

The Twins completed a 2-7 road trip on Wednesday with a 9-1 loss to the Astros. Jake Odorizzi fell to 5-10.
Twins
September 5, 2018
Miguel Sano grimaced as he was helped onto a cart last week after injuring his left leg sliding into second base. Sano hasn't played since.

Sano a go? Twins say 'good chance' he could play Friday

Twins third baseman Miguel Sano might have dodged a bullet. Less than 24 hours after being carted off the field, Sano wanted to take batting practice but the Twins nixed the idea.