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Twins
September 7, 2019
Twins right fielder LaMonte Wade Jr. dives for a ball that went for an RBI triple by Cleveland's Oscar Mercado

Reusse: Twins continue to offer poorer brand of play in their home yard

The best road team in the major leagues has now lost 9 of its last 13 in Target Field after Friday's loss to Cleveland.
Twins
September 7, 2019
Cleveland Indians' Oscar Mercado slides safely into home to score on a sacrifice fly by Yasiel Puig against the Minnesota Twins to tie the score durin

Backup plan fizzles: Cleveland beats Twins in 11th as Graterol struggles

The Indians scored four, two-out runs to take the victory in the opening game of a weekend series at Target Field.
Twins
September 7, 2019
Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers

Reusse: The relief route is quicker path to majors for Twins pitching prospects

Pitchers are groomed to be starters, but after the rotation is set, "you're either a reliever or in the minors."
Twins
September 7, 2019
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Sam Dyson throws to the Texas Rangers in a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Gut

Twins reliever Dyson relieved his latest injury isn't more serious

Sam Dyson returned home early from Boston believing he had a bad injury to his shoulder. It's biceps tendinitis, and he is relieved.
Twins
September 7, 2019

Friday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
September 6, 2019
Michael Pineda

It's Pineda vs. Plutko as Twins, Indians start crucial series

The Twins have a 6½ game lead over Cleveland with 22 games remaining in the regular season.
Twins
September 6, 2019

Live at 1:30 p.m.: Replay Game 7 of the 1991 World Series with us

MLB Network is showing the epic Game 7 of the 1991 World Series between the Twins and Atlanta starting at 1:30 p.m. Join us and other Twins fans who are watching the broadcast.
Twins
September 6, 2019
He's out! Jason Castro tagged the Red Sox's Rafael Devers at home in the ninth inning, preserving the Twins' 2-1 victory and a series win at Fenway Pa

Monster play: Rosario's throw cuts down runner, caps Twins' 2-1 win

With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Eddie Rosario fielded a blast off Fenway Park's Green Monster and threw out Boston's Rafael Devers at home plate to cap a road trip in which the Twins won eight of 10 games.
Twins
September 6, 2019
Minnesota Twins celebrate their 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox after a baseball game at Fenway Park, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019, in Boston.

All the angles: Here's what Rosario's game-ending play looked like

Eddie Rosario's game-ending throw home set off a frenzy on social media. Here's an all-angles look at the sights and sounds, including the cheap seats at Fenway Park.
Twins
September 6, 2019
The Twins' Miguel Sano scores on a single by Willians Astudillo as Boston catcher Christian Vazquez stands at right during the seventh inning on Thurs

Hartman: Twins can be the class of the AL Central again

While the Twins can't win the division this weekend or next, there's no doubt they can send a signal to Cleveland that they could be a real division power over the next decade.
Twins
September 6, 2019

Knockout weekend? Twins hope to bury Cleveland's title hopes

Cleveland has lost five of seven and is one game out of the final American League wild-card spot
Twins
September 6, 2019
Reusse: For seasons of improbable success, Twins compare to '09 Vikings

Reusse: For seasons of improbable success, Twins compare to '09 Vikings

Aging players coming through in the clutch. Dynamic rookies. Emerging veterans. Injuries on defense. Does this sound familiar to you?
Twins
September 6, 2019
Rosario savors his heroics, and the celebration that followed

Rosario savors his heroics, and the celebration that followed

Postgame extras from a Twins win in Boston: Eddie Rosario is the hero; Willians Astudillo predicted his game-winning hit; Jake Cave made a dazzling catch.
Twins
September 5, 2019

Thursday's Twins-Boston game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
Twins
September 5, 2019
After MLB debut in the field, Twins' Miller still eager to grab a bat

After MLB debut in the field, Twins' Miller still eager to grab a bat

Ian Miller admitted that he breathlessly scans each day's Twins lineup, hoping to see his name — but isn't complaining about the wait.
Twins
September 5, 2019
Twins gain a half-game on Cleveland before playing Boston

Twins gain a half-game on Cleveland before playing Boston

Martin Perez faces Nathan Eovaldi at Fenway Park in the rubber game of the three-game set. The Indians on Thursday afternoon lost to the White Sox.
Twins
September 5, 2019
Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios reacts after giving up a three-run home run to Boston's Mookie Betts during the second inning

Berrios struggles from the very first pitch as Twins fall to Red Sox

Jose Berrios' first offering was belted over the Green Monster, and the culprit — Mookie Betts — hit another homer off him in the second inning to lead the Red Sox to a 6-2 victory.
Twins
September 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' Dyson sent home early as tendinitis flares up again

The Twins relief pitcher, acquired at the trade deadline, was sidelined in August by the same issue.
Twins
September 4, 2019

Wednesday's Twins-Boston game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Twins
September 4, 2019
Astudillo catching Berrios as Twins look to extend lead in Boston

Astudillo catching Berrios as Twins look to extend lead in Boston

The young right hander is looking for a turnaround to his recent struggles, this time against the defending World Champs.