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Twins
September 3, 2019
Max Kepler watched his two-run single to left-center during the eighth inning Monday, lifting the Twins over the Tigers 4-3.

Kepler's big hit, four scoreless relief innings rally Twins past Detroit

It was a laborious Labor Day for Twins hitters for most of the afternoon, as they sputtered with runners in scoring position and appeared on their way to losing to last-place Detroit.
Twins
September 3, 2019
Rookie righthander Randy Dobnak, who has yet to give up an earned run in eight innings with the Twins, will get his first major league start Tuesday a

Twins happy to have an assortment of options in bullpen in September

With rosters expanded up to 40 in September, the Twins now feature a 12-man bullpen. Manager Rocco Baldelli has an arm for any occasion.
Twins
September 3, 2019

First to Fenway: Twins start 12-game stretch against winning teams

This series begins a 12-game stretch where the Twins (85-52) face teams with winning records.
Twins
September 3, 2019
Smashing homers, shattering a record: Bombas by the numbers

Smashing homers, shattering a record: Bombas by the numbers

How does the Twins' record-setting total of home runs compare to the best seasons in baseball history? These numbers tell the story behind a smashing season.
Twins
September 3, 2019

Tracking the Twins-Indians battle for the AL Central title

The Twins hold a 51/2-game lead over the Indians going into Tuesday's games.
Twins
September 2, 2019

Monday's Twins-Detroit game recap

Max Kepler's two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning was the difference in the game.
Twins
September 2, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario bats against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Minneapolis.

Rosario overdue for a home run as Twins face Tigers

The outfielder has not homered since Aug. 15 but conditions might be favorable for him to end the drought.
Twins
September 2, 2019
Willians Astudillo beat the throw to Tigers catcher Jake Rogers to score from second on a single by teammate Jorge Polanco during the second inning of

Twins win behind Pineda and a bunch of singles

A day after breaking the major league home-run record, lesser hits are plentiful.
Twins
September 1, 2019
Twins reliever Brusdar Graterol threw his first MLB pitch against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning in the Twins' 8-3

Graterol — and his 103.8-mph fastball — arrive with Twins

The Twins' top pitching prospect has a month to prove himself playoff-worthy.
Twins
September 1, 2019
Nelson Cruz.

Twins' power is a treat to be savored

If your deepest association with the Twins comes from the run of success between 2002 and 2010, for instance, watching Minnesota batters blast balls over the fence with such regularity up and down the lineup seems flat-out wrong, even though it feels so right.
Twins
September 1, 2019

Sunday's Twins-Detroit game recap

Twins righthander Michael Pineda held the Tigers to two runs over six innings on five hits and a walk. He matched his season high with nine strikeouts.
Twins
September 1, 2019
For one more month, the Twins need their hitting, pitching and defense to remain stout as they march toward a division title.

What do Twins have to do to make it a September to remember?

It has come down to this: 29 days, 27 games, one AL Central title at stake
Twins
September 1, 2019
Miguel Sano

Souhan: Why Sano is the Twins' most important player in September

Twins slugger Miguel Sano has refined his mechanics so he can crush fastballs, and his batting eye so he can lay off tough pitches.
Twins
September 1, 2019
Brusdar Graterol

Graterol here, Buxton activated, Gibson on IL as Twins face Tigers

The Twins are back on the field after losing 10-7 on Saturday despite hitting six home runs to set a MLB record for homers in a season
Twins
September 1, 2019
Twins starter Jose Berrios

Scoggins: Why Berrios is the Twins' most important player in September

Chip Scoggins weighs in with his pick.
Twins
September 1, 2019
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco

Reusse: Why Polanco is the Twins' most important player in September

Patrick Reusse weighs in with his pick.
Twins
September 1, 2019
Brusdar Graterol

Top pitching prospect Brusdar Graterol joining Twins

Brusdar Graterol, a 21-year-old right-hander, has consistently thrown fastballs timed at 100 miles per hour and is considered one of the top prospects in baseball.
Twins
September 1, 2019

Reusse: Core of 15 position players lifts Twins

A huge factor to the Twins' successful season has been finding a group of 15 position players who are legitimate big-leaguers and relying on them completely.
Twins
August 31, 2019
The Twins' Mitch Garver is greeted in the dugout after his solo home run during the first inning

Twins belt six home runs, break record for home runs in a season in loss to Tigers

Nelson Cruz tied the major league record in the eighth inning, and then Mitch Garver hit Joe Jimenez's first pitch of the ninth inning for his second home run of the night, and the Twins' 268th home run of the season.
Twins
August 31, 2019

Saturday's Twins-Detroit game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.