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Twins
June 17, 2019

Berrios can't save Twins against Boston

The Red Sox won a pitching duel over the Twins 2-0, with Rick Porcello getting the best of Jose Berrios.
Twins
June 17, 2019
Postgame: On Twins' bunting, Parker's pitch selection and Buxton's return

Postgame: On Twins' bunting, Parker's pitch selection and Buxton's return

Jorge Polanco tried to bunt for a hit while moving the runners over on Monday. The bunt moved the runners ahead, but was it the right move?
Twins
June 17, 2019
C.J. Cron circled the bases after hitting a home run against Baltimore earlier this season.

Twins nearing record for consecutive games with a home run

The Twins have homered in 20 straight games, two short of Colorado's 2104 record.
Twins
June 17, 2019

Twins-Boston series preview

The Twins are 12-15 all-time at Target Field vs. the Red Sox, but won two of three here last year. Still, they have won the season series against Boston only once since 2006.
Twins
June 17, 2019
Polanco leads All-Star Game voting among American League shortstops

Polanco leads All-Star Game voting among American League shortstops

First baseman C.J. Cron, outfielder Eddie Rosario and designated hitter Nelson Cruz should also make the 'runoff' election next week among the top vote-getters at each position.
Twins
June 17, 2019
Umpire Vic Carapazza called Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (1) safe and the seventh inning as Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro (15)

Final strike call against Cruz leaves Twins slugger fuming

The Twins haven't had many beefs with umpires during their charge into first place, but their 8-6 loss to the Royals ended with Nelson Cruz gesturing angrily.
Twins
June 17, 2019
Umpire Vic Carapazza called Kansas City Royals second baseman Nicky Lopez (1) safe and the seventh inning as Minnesota Twins catcher Jason Castro (15)

Twins run out of comebacks in 8-6 loss to Royals

The Twins loaded the bases four times, pounded the Royals for 15 hits but failed to get a hit in a number of key situations in Sunday afternoon's loss to Kansas City.
Twins
June 16, 2019

Sunday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

The Royals' Martin Maldonado had two singles and a double and drove home two runs, putting the .210-hitting catcher in the middle of three rallies.
Twins
June 16, 2019

Twins fall to Kansas City 8-6

For lack of a few more clutch hits with runners on base, the Twins lost 8-6 to the Royals at Target Field on Sunday.
Twins
June 16, 2019
Former Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer fought back tears as he spoke during a pregame ceremony to retire his number 7 Saturday.

Scoggins: With number retired, Mauer is no match for this moment

The retired Twins star spoke from his heart as his No. 7 joined his childhood heroes.
Twins
June 16, 2019
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was out of the lineup for a second consecutive game Sunday because of a bruised right wrist.

Twins to-do: Play better on Father's Day than they did on Mother's Day

Center fielder Byron Buxton was out of the lineup for a second consecutive day because of a bruised right wrist.
Twins
June 16, 2019
Former Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer fought back tears as he spoke during a pregame ceremony to retire his number 7 Saturday.

Twins' comeback against Royals makes Odorizzi a 10-game winner

They clubbed two more home runs and got a go-ahead double from C.J. Cron.
Twins
June 16, 2019
Minnesota Twins first baseman C.J. Cron (24) connected with the ball in the third inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startribune.com The Mi

Patrick Plus: Cron fits right in with Twins group of sluggers

Blocked by Albert Pujols with the Angels and dumped by the Rays, he has found the right team in the Twins.
Twins
June 16, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Marwin Gonzalez catches a line drive for an out against Kansas City Royals' Billy Hamilton during the ninth inning of a baseball game

Marwin Gonzalez's dangerous dive in right field pays off for Twins

Making a rare appearance in right, Marwin Gonzalez made a diving catch to rob the dangerous Billy Hamilton to start the ninth inning.
Twins
June 16, 2019
Former Minnesota Twins star Joe Mauer fought back tears as he spoke during a pregame ceremony to retire his number 7 Saturday.

Joe Mauer's speech from the Twins' ceremony to retire his No. 7

"I hope when everyone here tonight sees that No. 7 hanging in the rafters, you all know that you played a role in getting it up there."
Twins
June 16, 2019
Minnesota Twins shortstop Ehire Adrianza (13) was congratulated after he scored in the sixth inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.souffle@startr

Twins' Adrianza still pursues baseball goals set for him by his father

TWINS INSIDER On Father's Day, Ehire Adrianza is "still working hard for him."
Twins
June 16, 2019
Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (9) celebrated with his teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning.

Saturday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A quick look at Saturday's game.
Twins
June 16, 2019

Twins prospects down on the farm

A look around the minors.
Twins
June 16, 2019

Twins stat of the week

A look at the numbers.
Twins
June 15, 2019
Joe Mauer's No. 7 will be retired as Jake Odorizzi pitches for Twins vs. Royals

Joe Mauer's No. 7 will be retired as Jake Odorizzi pitches for Twins vs. Royals

The Twins face the Kansas City in the second of a three-game series after a dramatic victory on Friday night.