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Twins
June 4, 2019
The Twins' Marwin Gonzalez

After gaffe at first base, Gonzalez gets last laugh for Twins

After a pickoff throw hit Twins' first baseman Marwin Gonzalez in the arm, Francisco Lindor offered him his helmet. Gonzalez laughed it off, then took matters deep out of the ballpark.
Twins
June 4, 2019
Twins take infielders Spencer Steer, Seth Gray early on second day of MLB Draft

Twins take infielders Spencer Steer, Seth Gray early on second day of MLB Draft

Five of the team's first six picks were infielders, including top choice Keoni Cavaco on Monday.
Twins
June 4, 2019
Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer

Smeltzer pitching, Cruz back in lineup as Twins open series in Cleveland

Devin Smeltzer threw six scoreless innings in his major league debut a week ago vs. Milwaukee. Now he's on the road, to face the Indians as the Twins open a three-game series.
Twins
June 4, 2019
Nothing should prevent the Twins from being aggressive buyers in the free agent market for pitchers Dallas Keuchel (top) and Craig Kimbrel.

Scoggins: As front-runners, Twins shouldn't fear making big move

The Twins' window of opportunity looks a lot different now than it did two months ago. If that window had a sign attached, it would read "Go For It."
Twins
June 4, 2019
Former Forest Lake star Matt Wallner didn't sign the first time the Twins drafted him, but now he has a second chance after he decided he'd rather hit

Living the dream: Former Forest Lake star taken by Twins in amateur draft

Matt Wallner grew up "getting blown out" of the revolving doors at the Metrodome after watching Justin Morneau, Joe Mauer, Torii Hunter and others. "My dream has always been to play for the hometown team."
Twins
June 4, 2019
The Twins took Keoni Cavaco, a California high school third baseman, with the 13th pick in the Major League Baseball draft Monday night.

Twins take infielder Cavaco with top draft pick, then Forest Lake's Wallner

The Twins used their first pick in the amateur draft to take an infielder who hadn't gotten much exposure, then followed up with a former Minnesota prep baseball star who grew up watching the team.
Twins
June 4, 2019

Twins, local picks in Monday's MLB draft

Here's a short look at the Twins' Monday selections in the 2019 amateur draft, along with another player with local ties who was picked:
Twins
June 3, 2019

Comparison shopping: Keuchel vs. Kimbrel facts and figures

Here's a comparison of free agent pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel, and where they might end up:
Twins
June 3, 2019

Twins-Cleveland series preview

Lefthander Devin Smeltzer gets his second start Tuesday against the Indians after he pitched six scoreless innings in his major league debut against the Brewers on Tuesday.
Twins
June 3, 2019
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) hits a single ahead of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen, second from right, during the first

Twins activate Nelson Cruz, ship Luis Arraez to minors

The Twins rolled to a 21-8 record in May, making it easier for them to take a conservative approach with their designated hitter.
Twins
June 3, 2019
Versatility of Twins is an underrated strength of team

Versatility of Twins is an underrated strength of team

Good options, managed well, can't be a bad thing. The Twins don't have much of a set lineup, on offense or defense, and one player has already hit in all nine sports in the batting order.
Twins
June 3, 2019
The Twins are interested in signing closer Craig Kimbrel, left, and starter Dallas Keuchel, moves that would fortify the pitching staff of a club that

Twins have interest in signing free-agent pitchers Kimbrel, Keuchel

The market had dried up for both veteran pitchers because teams would have needed to forfeit a draft pick for signing them before baseball's amateur draft, which starts today.
Twins
June 3, 2019
Craig Kimbrel

Baseball's dumb rule puts Twins in great spot to get Kimbrel, Keuchel

A combination of the Twins' patience, the reticence of 29 other teams and one of the worst salary-crushing rules in sports has put the Twins in prime position to acquire pitchers Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel.
Polls
June 3, 2019
The Twins are interested in signing closer Craig Kimbrel, left, and starter Dallas Keuchel, moves that would fortify the pitching staff of a club that

Poll: Should the Twins sign Keuchel and/or Kimbrel?

The Twins say they are interested in signing free-agent pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Craig Kimbrel. What do you think the team ought to do?
Twins
June 3, 2019
The Twins' Byron Buxton slid home to score in front of Tampa Bay catcher Mike Zunino during the fifth inning Sunday.

Odorizzi, Buxton lead Twins past Rays, to 11 1/2-game lead in AL Central

Jake Odorizzi and Byron Buxton provided the sparks to lead the Twins to a 7-0 lead, and the Twins survived a scary ending to win 9-7 for their 40th victory of the season.
Twins
June 3, 2019
Byron Buxton makes another wall-crashing catch.

'Wow!' Watch Buxton's wall-bashing catch and perfect double play throw

Yandi Diaz crushed a line drive to center field that had the makings of trouble for the Twins. But Byron Buxton staged a spectacular intervention to thwart Tampa Bay.
Twins
June 3, 2019
Twins General Manager Thad Levine and Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey.

For Twins' draft, top pitchers might be out of arm's reach

Despite a never-ending quest to develop starting pitching, the Twins are likely to pick a position player in the first round of the major league baseball draft. Here's why.
Twins
June 2, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano, right, celebrates with teammate Mitch Garver after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays, 907, in a baseball game Sunday, June 2,

This year, savor the Twins' regular season

Fans should feel no need to speed ahead to October.
Twins
June 2, 2019

Sunday's Twins-Tampa Bay game recap

Twins
June 2, 2019
Twins catcher Mitch Garver, sidelined since suffering a high ankle sprain on May 14, has recovered enough to go to Class AA Pensacola to begin a rehab

Garver activated from injured list, bats leadoff in return to play

The Twins, with a league-best 20-9 road record, look to beat the Rays for the third time in four games as they wrap up their series at Tropicana Field
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