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Twins
July 3, 2019
Oakland Athletics' Chris Herrmann, right, celebrates after hitting a grand slam off Minnesota Twins' Jake Odorizzi in the fourth inning of a baseball

Tuesday's Twins-Oakland game recap

A quick look at Tuesday night's loss.
Twins
July 3, 2019
Angels starting pitcher Trevor Cahill reaches down to touch the number 45 on the back of the mound as he prepares to work against the Texas Rangers. T

With deep pain, Twins' Cron recalls Skaggs

C.J. Cron's words were hard to get out when it was time to talk about Tyler Skaggs, the Angels lefthander who died unexpectedly Monday
Twins
July 2, 2019
Reliever Mejia activated, will join Twins in Oakland

Reliever Mejia activated, will join Twins in Oakland

After a shaky start to the season, the lefthander went on the injured list because of a calf strain.
Twins
July 1, 2019
With 16 home runs at the season's midpoint despite missing two weeks with a sore wrist, Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is on course to record his

At 39, Twins' Cruz is the one giving pitchers gray hair

With 16 home runs at the season's midpoint despite missing two weeks with a sore wrist, Nelson Cruz is on course to record his sixth consecutive 30-homer season.
Twins
July 1, 2019

How does Cruz stacks up against sluggers in their golden age?

Happy birthday, Nelson Cruz. And happy hunting as you chase down these gracefully aged sluggers.
Twins
July 1, 2019

Twins-Oakland series preview

The Twins (53-30) are 27-16 away from Target Field and have the most road victories in MLB.
Twins
July 1, 2019
Twins starter Lewis Thorpe struck out seven in his five innings before rain shortened his major league debut in an eventual 4-3 loss to the White Sox

Rain shortens Thorpe's MLB debut as Twins fall to White Sox

A long rain delay didn't save Lewis Thorpe in his debut vs. White Sox ace Lucas Giolito.
Twins
July 1, 2019

Twins' Thorpe performs according to game plan in MLB debut

His coaches' instructions were to throw strikes and get ahead of hitters. So he did.
Twins
July 1, 2019
Breathless media reports led Timberwolves and Twins fans that those teams were in the running to sign guard D'Angelo Russell (left) and closer Craig K

Reusse: Scoop monsters mislead Wolves, Twins fans again

D'Angelo Russell was on his way to the Wolves. The Twins were hot on the trail of Craig Kimbrel. Ya, you betcha.
Twins
July 1, 2019
Twins pitcher Odorizzi joins Polanco on American League All-Star team

Twins pitcher Odorizzi joins Polanco on American League All-Star team

The Twins pitcher thought he would have more company as team feels snubbed.
Twins
June 30, 2019

Sunday's Twins-White Sox game recap

White Sox starter Lucas Giolito, the AL's first 11-game winner, appeared headed to a shutout until the rain intervened.
Twins
June 30, 2019
Jose Berrios is now one of the faces of the Twins. He was spotted by a young fan while walking out of Keys Cafe in Minneapolis earlier this month.

How Berrios – 'La Makina' – became one of baseball's best pitchers

In only his third full season in the starting rotation, Jose Berrios is everything the Twins hoped he would be. He could earn his second consecutive All-Star Game invitation Sunday.
Twins
June 30, 2019

Reusse: Twins' pitching needs trickle downstream

The Twins have already used 23 pitchers this season. Sounds like chaos, although it's not by current big-league standards.
Twins
June 30, 2019
Miguel Sano watches his two-run home run during the eighth inning

Twins smack five home runs in 10-3 victory over White Sox

The Twins' five home runs come in all shapes and sizes. But they all cuont the same and added up to a big victory on the south side of Chicago
Twins
June 30, 2019
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) celebrated with Minnesota Twins second baseman Jonathan Schoop (16) after hitting a home run in the

Hartman: New class of Twins free agents stark contrast to last year's

The Twins have gotten a lot of praise for the free-agent class they brought in this year, and they should.
Twins
June 30, 2019
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws to a Colorado Rockies batter during the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesda

At trade deadline, Twins likely to make a pitch for pitching

Twins in market to strengthen both their rotation and bullpen.
Twins
June 30, 2019
Lewis Thorpe delivered a pitch during spring training.

Surprise! Thorpe will make major debut for Twins on Sunday

Lewis Thorpe was 3-4 with a 5.71 ERA at Class AAA Rochester when he was summoned in the wake of the Twins' 18-inning game on Thursday. With the Twins help, his parents flew in from Australia for Sunday's game.
Twins
June 30, 2019

Saturday's Twins-White Sox game recap

A look back at Saturday afternoon's game.
Twins
June 29, 2019

Twins minor league report

A look down on the farm.
Twins
June 29, 2019

Twins home run tracker

Going, going gone with the Bomba Squad.