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Twins
September 29, 2020
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Twins-Astros Game 1 projected starting lineups

First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. today. The game is on Ch. 5 , 102.9 FM and 830 AM radio in the Twin Cities.
Twins
September 28, 2020

Twins-Astros wild-card series preview

The defending American League champion Astros were 29-31 and are the No. 6 seed as the team with the worst record among second-place teams.
Twins
September 28, 2020

Twins share the closing load

Here's the relievers used by the Twins for their late-inning save situations:
Twins
September 28, 2020
Miguel Sano loosened up during Monday's workout.

Series Guide: Twins-Astros statistics, TV/radio info, rosters and more

Our game day coverage includes updates from Target Field later this morning through the postgame interviews. Tap here for a guide to the Twins-Astros series.
Twins
September 28, 2020

Twins practice for Game 1 of wild-card series vs. Astros

The Twins worked out at Target Field on Monday to prepare for their wild-card series against the Houston Astors.
Twins
September 28, 2020
With Twins set to face Astros, it's time to renew your hate for cheaters

With Twins set to face Astros, it's time to renew your hate for cheaters

Way back about a decade ago -- actually, it was just earlier this year -- the hottest story line in sports was the cheating Houston Astros.
Twins
September 28, 2020
Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario acknowledged the Reds after their extra-inning victory on Sunday.

What, no Yankees? Twins say hello to new opponent: Houston

The Twins will open the 2020 playoffs in Target Field on Tuesday, and the opponent, after four consecutive ill-fated and one-sided matchups with New York, will be the Houston Astros.
Twins
September 28, 2020

Twins fans might still get a chance to attend playoff games

It won't happen at Target Field, but the possibility still exists that Twins fans, if only a few, might get to attend Twins games this season.
Twins
September 28, 2020
Twins players, including, from left, first baseman Miguel Sano and relief pitcher Jorge Alcala, right, left fielder Eddie Rosario (20), and third base

Twins repeat as AL Central champs despite loss, will host Astros Tuesday

A bullpen blowup in their home park is not how Rocco Baldelli and his players wanted to close this bizarre season. But in terms of the postseason, it was the best-case scenario for the Twins.
Twins
September 28, 2020
Twins players gathered on the field for a team photo with the AL Central championship banner.

Souhan: To erase past playoff debacles, Twins must draw on mental toughness

Twins players acknowledged their division title and home playoff berth in muted fashion Sunday, intent on bringing about bigger and better celebrations in the days ahead.
Vikings
September 28, 2020
Hartman: Twins, Vikings have different fortunes at home

Hartman: Twins, Vikings have different fortunes at home

The Twins this season set a club mark for home winning percentage while the Vikings have opened winless at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Twins
September 28, 2020
Minnesota Twins Minnesota Twins Nelson Cruz, center, smiles in the dugout after the Twins clinched the AL Central championship with the Chicago White

Twins vs. Houston: a look at the upcoming wild-card series

Game 1 is at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Target Field.
Twins
September 27, 2020

Game-by-game look at Twins' 16-game postseason losing streak

The losing streak dates to Oct. 6, 2004.
Twins
September 27, 2020

Sunday's Twins-Cincinnati game recap

A look back at Sunday afternoon's game.
Twins
September 27, 2020

Play-by-play updates from Twins-Reds: Get them here on Gameview

Tap here for updates from Target Field on today's game between the Twins and Cincinnati. A Twins' victory gives them the AL Central title.
Twins
September 27, 2020
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Rich Hill (44)

Hill gets the start as Twins play for title, playoff position vs. Reds

The final day of the Major League Baseball regular season is here, with all teams playing at 2 p.m. or so ... which means around 6 p.m. or so we'll know the playoff picture.
Twins
September 27, 2020
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arráez (2) celebrated the win with designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23).

Twins clinch home field for first round; AL Central title to be decided Sunday

The Twins belted eight doubles in beating the Reds 7-3 and in the process clinched a home-field date to open next week's MLB playoffs. But there is more work to be done.
Twins
September 27, 2020
Jorge Polanco goofed around for the cameras after the Twins defeated Cincinnati on Saturday night.

If, if, if: Every possible place the Twins could end up after today's game

Going into the final day of the regular season, the Twins could still end up with one of three possible playoff seeds -- and have five potential first-round opponents. Let's sort it out.
Twins
September 27, 2020
Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arráez (2) smiled as he slid safe into second for a double in the first inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE • anthony.sou

Souhan: Badly timed injuries could continue Twins' playoff curse

Luis Arraez returned to the Twins lineup Saturday and gave it a spark, but other key players were still out.
Twins
September 27, 2020
Byron Buxton was checked for a concussion after being struck by a pitch in the bottom of the eighth inning Friday.

Twins expect Buxton, Donaldson back for playoffs

The Twins consider themselves lucky that Byron Buxton, who has missed time because of concussions twice in his career, wasn't more seriously hurt. The news was even better for Josh Donaldson.