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Twins
September 13, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi throwing against New York in the second inning.

Odorizzi takes no-hitter into eighth; Twins beat Yankees again

It had been quite a while since the twins beat the Yankees in consecutive games, and starting putcher Jake Odorizzi added extra drama to the occasion.
Twins
September 13, 2018
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (23) spoke with manager Paul Molitor and a trainer after being hit by a foul ball in the second inning. He left t

Wednesday's Twins-Yankees game recap

A quick look at Wednesday night's game.
Twins
September 13, 2018
Postgame: Astudillo "wanted to show that chubby people also run"

Postgame: Astudillo "wanted to show that chubby people also run"

Garver shows no signs of concussion; Hildenberger battles through heart of Yankees order to earn a save
Twins
September 13, 2018
Kansas City Royals second baseman Whit Merrifield flips the ball with his glove to put out Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario on a bunt attemp

Twins-Kansas City series preview

The Twins take to the road — where they have not done well — one last time this season.
Twins
September 12, 2018

Rosario convinces Molitor he's healthy enough to hit in Yankee finale

Sano wants to play in Kansas City, but manager says Twins will bring him along slowly.
Twins
September 12, 2018
Minnesota Twins Joe Mauer came out for a curtain call after hitting a grand slam home run in the fifth inning.

First in 10: Mauer's slam breaks open Twins' streak-busting win over Yankees

Joe Mauer blasted out of lengthy slump with a grand slam to center field that helped the Twins end a nine-game losing streak to the New York Yankees.
Twins
September 12, 2018
Bases loaded mastery one more way Joe Mauer is clutch

Bases loaded mastery one more way Joe Mauer is clutch

There is a vocal segment of Twins fandom that likes to advance the narrative that Mauer is not "clutch." They're wrong.
Twins
September 12, 2018
Twins starting pitcher Tyler Duffey in the third inning. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ ï cgonzalez@startribune.com ñ September 11, 2018, Minneapolis, MN

Twins' 'opener' plan is a work in progress

The Twins intend to keep attempting the plan — having a relief pitcher pitch two innings followed by a "primary pitcher" — in September.
Twins
September 12, 2018
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, right, and Ehire Adrianza celebrate the Twins 10-5 win over the New York Yankees in a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 11, 201

Tuesday's Twins-Yankees game recap

A quick look at Tuesday's game.
Twins
September 12, 2018
What slump? Mauer took a deep breath, and hit the ball hard

What slump? Mauer took a deep breath, and hit the ball hard

Maybe Joe Mauer didn't know that he was 1-for-23, but hitters know when they're not getting on base enough.
Twins
September 11, 2018
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Tyler Austin, left, approaches home plate after hitting a two-run home run that also scored Miguel Sano (22) during

Sano has light workout, but still out; Austin faces Yankees for first time

The Twins will use an "opener" for two innings, their third attempt as such a strategy.
Twins
September 11, 2018
State Fair attendance will top Twins attendance for first time since 2000

State Fair attendance will top Twins attendance for first time since 2000

What at first might seem like an apples to oranges comparison is actually somewhat revealing when put into context.
Twins
September 11, 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.

Twins face uncertainty over Sano's return from left leg injury

After initially expressing hope Miguel Sano could return to the lineup from a lower left leg injury in a couple of days, the Twins have taken a more cautious approach. He has missed five games.
Twins
September 11, 2018
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson in the second inning.

Gibson strong but Yankees pile on Twins bullpen for 7-2 win

Kyle Gibson had his second strong start against the Yankees, but a big seventh inning by New York led to a win at Target Field.
Twins
September 11, 2018
Aaron Hicks smiled as he scored a run in the seventh inning Monday night for the Yankees vs. the Twins.

Scoggins: 'Failure' Aaron Hicks tells Twins to be patient with Buxton

After being dumped by the Twins, outfielder Aaron Hicks has found great success with the Yankees, and is yet another example of how baseball players develop at different paces.
Twins
September 11, 2018

Monday's Twins-Yankees game recap

A look back at Monday night's game.
Twins
September 10, 2018

Twins outfielder Rosario still bothered by sore quad

Eddie Rosario returned to the Twins lineup during the Royals series, but part of the reason he didn't play on Monday is that he's continues to be nagged by the injury.
Twins
September 10, 2018
New York Yankees starter J.A. Happ

Twins open three game series against the Yankees

Eddie Rosario and Max Kepler are not in the lineup against J.A. Happ and the powerful Yankees, who enter a three-game series at Target Field with plenty on the line.
Twins
September 10, 2018
Byron Buxton was not called up after the Class AAA season, a decision that was met with plenty of skepticism.

Twins try to clear the air with Byron Buxton

Conversations between Twins officials and Byron Buxton were described as positive, and they have been able to explain to Buxton that he remains part of their long-term plans.
Twins
September 9, 2018
New York Yankees starter J.A. Happ

Twins-New York Yankees series preview

The Twins were swept in a four-game series in New York in April, continuing their recent run of futility against the Yankees.