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Twins
August 6, 2019
Sano-storm: Mammoth walk-off home run boosts Twins to win

Sano-storm: Mammoth walk-off home run boosts Twins to win

Miguel Sano's 443-foot blast with two outs in the bottom of the ninth to center field provided the Twins with their third walk-off victory of the season, and increased their lead in the AL Central.
Twins
August 6, 2019
Miguel Sano making the most of yet another second chance

Miguel Sano making the most of yet another second chance

Miguel Sano has had more than one second chance to prove himself — and right now he's making the most of his current opportunity. Will more Twins fans change their feelings about him?
Twins
August 6, 2019
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton

Scoggins: Despte injuries, don't expect Buxton to quit hitting walls

Byron Buxton is a marvelous outfielder who makes spectacular catches that often save runs … and endanger his health. His durability has become a problem without an obvious solution.
Twins
August 6, 2019
New Twins reliever Sam Dyson's shoulder problems trace back to a July 15-17 series at Colorado.

New Twins reliever Dyson's shoulder hurt back in mid-July

He was pitching well despite the discomfort and apparently didn't tell the Giants about his condition.
Twins
August 6, 2019
Reliever Trevor May was the sixth Twin to throw a pitch at least 99 mph since 2008.

Flamethrower: May joins the Twins' 99-miles-per-hour club

Reliever Trevor May was the sixth Twin to throw a pitch at least 99 mph since 2008, which is how far back the records go. Can you name the other five?
Twins
August 6, 2019

A walk-off on the wild side: a little Twins history

Miguel Sano joins some intriguing company in Twins walk-off history, including names such as Kirby Puckett and Michael Cuddyer.
Twins
August 5, 2019

Monday's Twins-Atlanta game recap

Impact player? It's hard to make more of an impact with one swing, as the Twins' Miguel Sano did with his pinch-hit, two-run, walkoff homer in the ninth inning.
Twins
August 5, 2019
Eduardo Escobar takes "pitcher" Brian Dozier deep.

Weird Twins reunion: Escobar booms home run ... off Brian Dozier

The Arizona-Washington game on Saturday turned one-sided to the point that the Nationals brought ex-Twins second baseman Dozier in to pitch.
Twins
August 5, 2019

Sano's walk-off homer powers Twins over Braves

Miguel Sano took one swing Monday night -- which became a pinch-hit home run in the ninth inning for a 5-3 victory.
Twins
August 5, 2019
Righthander Mike Soroka (10-2, 2.37), only 22, pitches for the Braves against Twins righty Jake Odorizzi (12-5, 3.73) in Monday's series opener at Tar

Young Atlanta phenom Soroka vs. Odorizzi in series opener tonight

The Twins are coming off a sweep of Kansas City and have a three-game lead on Cleveland in the American League Central.
Twins
August 5, 2019
In two relief appearances since the Twins acquired him from the Giants, Sam Dyson has given up six earned runs in two-thirds of an inning for an 81.00

Twins place Dyson, after two shaky appearances, on 10-day injured list

In two relief appearances since the Twins acquired him from the Giants, Sam Dyson has given up six earned runs in two-thirds of an inning for an 81.00 ERA.
Twins
August 5, 2019
Randy Dobnak

Reusse: Another improbable minor league pitcher could help Twins

With Michael Pineda on the injured list and Martin Perez reeling, there's an opening for Devin Smeltzer ... and perhaps 24-year-old Randy Dobnak, who has also made an odd baseball journey.
Twins
August 5, 2019
If everyone is healthy, what is the Twins' best postseason lineup and rotation?

If everyone is healthy, what is the Twins' best postseason lineup and rotation?

The position players are a little easier to sort out, even if there are still some questions. The pitching rotation is a far more intriguing issue.
Twins
August 5, 2019
Minnesota Twins great Rod Carew helps with the jacket as Jerry Bell, left, former president of the Twins, was inducted into the Twins Hall of Fame pri

Pushing the veterans: Smeltzer to get more work as Twins sweep Royals

Promoted Sunday from Class AAA Rochester, lefty Devin Smeltzer tossed six strong innings as the Twins beat Kansas City 3-0. "He's going to help us win games," manager Rocco Baldelli said.
Twins
August 4, 2019
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Shane Greene delivers in the 10th inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Sunday, Aug.4, 2019, in Atlanta

Twins-Atlanta series preview

The 1991 World Series participants are meeting for the first time since 2016, when the Twins won two games at Atlanta but lost two at home.
Twins
August 4, 2019

Sunday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

Twins rookie Devin Smeltzer threw six scoreless innings while picking up his first major league victory.
Twins
August 4, 2019
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) celebrated with teammates after hitting his third home run of the night against the Kansas City Roy

Rain can't slow Nathan's Twins Hall of Fame ceremony

The longtime closer spoke from the heart in remembering his Twins teams of the past.
Twins
August 4, 2019

Twins sweep weekend series from Royals

The Twins, behind six strong innings from spot starter Devin Smeltzer, shut out Kansas City 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the three-game series.
Twins
August 4, 2019
Twins starting pitcher Devin Smeltzer

Dyson to IL; Smeltzer to start against Royals

The Twins are going for a sweep of their three-game series against Kansas City.
Twins
August 4, 2019
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) celebrated with teammates after hitting his third home run of the night against the Kansas City Roy

Triple boomstick: Cruz homers three times in Twins rout over Royals

The Twins' designated hitter — already the most homer-iffic DH in franchise history — launched three more rockets into the Target Field seats