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Twins
August 9, 2020
Berrios tries to stave off Twins' unexpected sweep in Kansas City

Berrios tries to stave off Twins' unexpected sweep in Kansas City

First pitch delayed by half-hour after morning showers cool Kauffman Stadium.
Twins
August 9, 2020
Minnesota Twins pitcher José Berríos (17) walked with pitching coach Wes Johnson (47) as he took the field during practice Friday. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE

Hartman: Unproven Wes Johnson shows he's right for Twins pitching staff

The Twins front office and manager Rocco Baldelli took a chance when they brought in Wes Johnson last season. The gamble has already paid off.
Twins
August 9, 2020
Kansas City slugger Jorge Soler hit his second home run in as many innings Saturday, a three-run shot off the Twins' Cody Stashak in the fourth inning

Odorizzi erratic in season debut, Twins bullpen falters again in loss to Royals

Jorge Soler crushed a pair of home runs and Kansas City recorded rare back-to-back victories over the Twins.
Twins
August 8, 2020
Home plate umpire Jose Navas fake fist-bumps with third base umpire John Tumpane before a baseball game between the Royals and the Twins at Kauffman S

Umpiring crew hitches a ride on Twins' flight

Umpires are tested for the coronavirus every other day, just like the players, and MLB has commandeered seats on team planes to help them minimize or avoid commercial air travel.
Twins
August 8, 2020

Saturday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A look back at Saturday night's game.
Twins
August 8, 2020
Twins try to break two-game losing streak in Odorizzi's 2020 debut

Twins try to break two-game losing streak in Odorizzi's 2020 debut

Righthander is Twins' ninth starting pitcher in 15 games this season.
Twins
August 8, 2020
Josh Donaldson

Twins put Donaldson on injured list with strained calf

Josh Donaldson's recovery from a calf issue has been slow, meaning he will miss another week.
Twins
August 8, 2020
Kansas City catcher Salvador Perez and pitcher Trevor Rosenthal celebrate after Friday's game against the Twins at Kauffman Stadium

Twins bats go quiet in second consecutive loss, 3-2 at Kansas City

It's the first time in this bizarre season's 14 games that the Twins, who blew a ninth-inning lead at Pittsburgh on Thursday, have dropped back-to-back games.
Twins
August 8, 2020

Friday's Twins-Kansas City game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
August 7, 2020
Smeltzer starts as Twins begin three-game series in Kansas City

Smeltzer starts as Twins begin three-game series in Kansas City

Devin Smeltzer gets his first start and Nelson Cruz gets his first day off as the Twins look to rebound after having a six-game win streak snapped.
Twins
August 7, 2020
Twins TV ratings on Fox Sports North are up 47% over last year

Twins TV ratings on Fox Sports North are up 47% over last year

Close to two-thirds of MLB teams have seen increases in TV ratings, and the Twins are near the top of two lists: overall ratings in 2020 and percent increase from last year.
Twins
August 7, 2020
Pittsburgh's Kevin Newman, center, topples over as Cole Tucker celebrates in front of Twins left fielder Marwin Gonzalez, after Newman drove him and B

Bullpen springs a leak; Pirates rally to end Twins winning streak

Three home runs went for naught as the Pirates won when the bullpen couldn't hold a lead in the final two innings, ending the six-game winning steak.
Twins
August 7, 2020
Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda

Hartman: Twins' depth makes them a World Series contender

Through smart deals and development, the franchise has assembled a fine collection of talent.
Twins
August 7, 2020
Twins starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi

Odorizzi will be back in Twins rotation in Kansas City

Jake Odorizzi is finally healthy after being slowed by an intercostal strain that caused back pain, and he's ready to join the Twins rotation.
Twins
August 6, 2020

Thursday's Twins-Pittsburgh game recap

A look back at Thursday afternoon's game.
Twins
August 6, 2020

Twins-Kansas City series preview

The Twins were 14-5 against the Kansas City last season, including 6-3 at Kauffman Stadium
Twins
August 6, 2020
Kenta Maeda

Maeda starts as Twins finish series with Pirates; Whitefield optioned

The Twins are looking for a four-game sweep over Pittsburgh as the series concludes at PNC Park.
Twins
August 6, 2020

BOXSCORE: Pittsburgh 6, Twins 5

Tied for the best record in baseball, the Twins lost to the Pirates.
Twins
August 5, 2020
Twins starter Randy Dobnak starts tonight against the Brewers in Milwaukee.

Twins bust out in ninth to bury Pittsburgh 5-2 and continue record start

Randy Dobnak's pitching and Max Kepler's three-run home run in the ninth inning put a bow on another dominant game for the Twins, who have won six in a row and their 10th game of the season.
Twins
August 5, 2020
Twins pitcher Homer Bailey

Twins starting pitchers have injuries, but have avoided serious problems

The Twins have avoided any serious injuries to pitchers so far, but began an eight-game road trip with three starters on the 10-day injured list.