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Twins
September 10, 2019
Center fielder Byron Buxton missed significant playing time last season because of injuries.

Who's still standing? Twins dealing with a roster full of injuries

The Twins are addressing injuries up and down the roster as the season winds down and the AL Central title is on the line.
Twins
September 10, 2019
Twins pitcher Sergio Romo

Five things that should help you feel better about the Twins

Yes, times are tough right now with the team's injuries and uncertainties. But here are a few things that could make you a bit better -- until it's time to return to sweating and fretting.
Twins
September 9, 2019

The Twins' walking wounded

The Twins are trying to clinch their first division title since 2010 despite a roster full of players fighting off all sorts of injuries:
Twins
September 9, 2019

Twins-Washington series preview

The Twins (88-55), who are only 7-10 in interleague play this season, are dealing with numerous injury issues.
Twins
September 9, 2019
Thinking about Twins' ailments and a Kirilloff call-up after 'dad injury'

Thinking about Twins' ailments and a Kirilloff call-up after 'dad injury'

When you're day-to-day (shoulder) after keeping a toddler from falling off a couch, you can relate to these Twins.
Twins
September 9, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Eddie Rosario bats against the Tampa Bay Rays in a baseball game Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Minneapolis.

Reusse: Twins need Rosario to answer 'Eddie' chants with hot streak

Right now, it's time for Eddie to return to being Big Moment Man, the best hitter in the Twins' employ when he's swinging at pitches in the same zip code.
Twins
September 9, 2019
Minnesota Twins shortstop Ehire Adrianza (13) is late trying to get Cleveland Indians right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) on a ground ball in the third inn

Health concerns mount as Kepler hurt in Twins loss to Cleveland

The sprains and spasms and strains and bruises continue to mount, leaving the Twins' powerful lineup reduced to hobbled volunteers and spare parts.
Twins
September 9, 2019
Jason Castro congratulated fellow catcher Mitch Garver after a game earlier this season.

Reusse: Twins catchers keep contributing, and give Baldelli credit

The catcher position has never been handled better than it has been by Rocco Baldelli and his staff. Garver has looked fresh and strong, and so has Castro, coming off a season when he had knee surgery.
Twins
September 8, 2019

Sunday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

Mike Clevinger beat the Twins for the second time this year by giving up two runs on four hits in 6⅓ innings.
Twins
September 8, 2019
Byron Buxton

Season-ending shoulder surgery is an option for Buxton

The Twins are bracing for the possibility that Byron Buxton won't see any more action in 2019 because of his shoulder injury.
Twins
September 8, 2019

Twins fall again to Cleveland 5-2

The Minnesota Twins lost the weekend series to the Cleveland Indians.
Twins
September 8, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Ryan LaMarre, right, beats the tag by Cleveland Indians second baseman Jason Kipnis to steal second base in the fourth inning of a ba

Buxton to see a specialist for shoulder; Twins re-acquire LaMarre

Byron Buxton is headed to California to be examined by a shoulder specialist; Ryan LaMarre is a Twin again after being reacquired from Atlanta for outfield depth.
Twins
September 8, 2019
Minnesota Twins catcher Mitch Garver (18) celebrated after hitting a three run home run in the seventh inning.

Garver's two home runs lead Twins to 5-3 victory over Cleveland

Mitch Garver belted home runs in the first and seventh innings as the Twins rallied to beat the Indians 5-3 while returning their lead to 6 1/2 games in the AL Central.
Twins
September 8, 2019
Michael Pineda

Scoggins: Pineda's maddening mistake leaves Twins scrambling to fill massive void

Michael Pineda's feel-good comeback story screeched to a halt with news that he tested positive for a banned substance and will miss the rest of the season, playoffs included.
Twins
September 8, 2019
Michael Pineda

Big mistake for Big Mike: Twins' Pineda suspended 60 games

Major League Baseball on Saturday announced that Twins pitcher Michael Pineda has received a 60-day suspension for violating the league's drug policy.
Twins
September 7, 2019
Nelson Cruz.

Cruz feels better, but Twins leave him out of lineup as 'coach's decision'

Nelson Cruz's plan was to take some swings with his sore wrist before Saturday's game, then take his usual spot in the starting lineup. Manager Rocco Baldelli, however, had other ideas
Twins
September 7, 2019

The Pineda suspension: What it means and where it leaves the Twins

Not only will the Twins not have Michael Pineda for the rest of the season, but he won't be eligible to pitch in the playoffs either — a big blow, since he has been the team's best starter the second half
Twins
September 7, 2019

Saturday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Twins
September 7, 2019

No Cruz or Cave in Twins lineup Saturday vs. Indians

The Twins hope to bounce back following their 11-inning loss to Cleveland on Friday night.
Twins
September 7, 2019

Twins minor league report: Postseason updates