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Twins
August 2, 2020

Twins-Pittsburgh series preview

The Twins are 19-13 all-time vs. the Pirates (9-7 in Pittsburgh, 10-6 in Minneapolis) and are 7-3 at PNC Park but just 2-2 at Target Field.
Twins
August 2, 2020

Twins relievers do their part in stopping Cleveland

Six relief pitchers combined to throw a two-hitter Sunday in the Twins' 3-1 victory over Cleveland.
Twins
August 2, 2020

Shutting them down: Times the Twins gave up four hits in two games

The Twins on Sunday tied a team record for fewest hits given up over back-to-back nine-inning games.
Twins
August 2, 2020

Sunday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

The Twins' Max Kepler missed a triple and a homer by about 5 feet total but settled for two doubles and two runs.
Twins
August 2, 2020

Twins stop Cleveland, take series

The Twins defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-1 in the final game of their four-game series Sunday at Target Field.
Twins
August 2, 2020

Twins place Bailey on injured list, use 'opener' in series finale

Tyler Clippard will face his former teammates for an inning or two.
Twins
August 2, 2020
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11), outfielder Eddie Rosario (10) and second baseman Luis Arraez (2) celebrated their 3-0 victory against th

Sano goes deep twice, Maeda shines as Twins shut out Cleveland

Kenta Maeda on Saturday night was nearly unhittable while Miguel Sano finally broke out for his first two home runs of the season.
Twins
August 2, 2020
Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson

Donaldson's injury history gives Twins reason to be concerned

Josh Donaldson has not been placed on the injured list and the Twins describe his right calf tightness as day-to-day. But the Twins aren't sure if their prized free-agent acquisition will be back in action sooner or later.
Twins
August 2, 2020

Saturday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Twins
August 1, 2020
The Twins played the Cardinals on Tuesday night in the Target Field home opener.

Reusse: Regional networks get their night baseball, defy pandemic

If this 60-game schedule is to be completed, the Twins will occupy nine out-of-town hotels and move in and out 11 visiting clubhouses. Why so much moving around and no bubble? Money.
Twins
August 1, 2020
Twins players celebrated their 4-1 win of Cleveland with air high fives.

Twins get back in swing of things, beat Cleveland 4-1

Max Kepler's leadoff homer helped get the Twins off on the right foot against Mike Clevinger.
Twins
August 1, 2020
Miguel Sano struck out during an intrasquad game at Target Field on July 20.

Corner infield conundrum: Sano struggles out of the gate; Donaldson injured

Miguel Sano was on the bench Friday after starting the season 1-for-17 with eight strikeouts. Meanwhile, Josh Donaldson left Friday's game in the 2nd inning.
Twins
August 1, 2020

Friday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
August 1, 2020
Minnesota Twins third baseman Marwin Gonzalez (9) was out when caught between third and home by St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) in the s

Twins examine virus protocols after 2 Cardinals test positive

St. Louis left Minneapolis late Wednesday after a two-game series at Target Field. Cleveland is set to play the Twins tonight, using the same clubhouse the Cardinals used when they were here.
Twins
July 31, 2020
Dobnak gets second start as Twins face Cleveland

Dobnak gets second start as Twins face Cleveland

Shane Bieber got the visitors off to a strong start with a dominant performance on Thursday night.
Twins
July 31, 2020
Twins pitcher Jose Berrios, right, gets a mound visit from pitching coach Wes Johnson after giving up a two-run home run to Cleveland's Francisco Lind

Souhan: In battle of No. 1 starters, true ace is not Twins' Berrios

Jose Berrios is a two-time All-Star, a maniacal worker, a career overachiever and the ace of a team coming off a 101-victory season. But he still has a lot to prove.
Twins
July 31, 2020
Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) celebrated his two run homer in the third inning with third base coach Mike Sarbaugh.

Twins bats silenced by Cleveland pitcher's record-tying domination

Shane Bieber struck out 13 batters, tying an MLB record for strikeouts in the first two starts of a season, while a poorly placed fastball by Jose Berrios was the margin of defeat for the Twins.
Twins
July 31, 2020

Thursday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

A look back at Thursday night's game.
Twins
July 31, 2020
Twins catcher Mitch Garver and pitcher Jake Odorizzi

Odorizzi appears healthy, but Twins will ease him back into the rotation

Righthander Randy Dobnak will get another start Friday while Jake Odorizzi tests his back coming off the injured list.
Twins
July 30, 2020
Buxton back in lineup as Twins set for big Cleveland series

Buxton back in lineup as Twins set for big Cleveland series

The teams begin a four-game series at Target Field with a national TV broadcast on FOX.