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Twins
May 10, 2022

Tuesday's Twins-Astros game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game.
Twins
May 10, 2022
Gilberto Celestino

Celestino finds his role with Twins, as former team comes to town

When Houston visits Target Field starting tonight, a familiar face and one of the Twins' hottest hitters will be waiting for them. But it's not the former Astros player you're probably thinking about.
Twins
May 10, 2022
Young Twins players such as Jose Miranda, right, and Nick Gordon don’t appear to be overwhelmed by opportunity.

Souhan: Why the Twins are winning despite injuries and oddities

The Twins are in first place in the American League Central more than a month into the season. Imagine what they could do if anything was going right for them.
Twins
May 10, 2022
From left, Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (11), designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) and shortstop Royce Lewis (23) celebrate their team'

Twins schedule toughens up this week. Here's a look

After tying a franchise record by winning nine consecutive games at Target Field, here's how the rest of May shapes up for the team.
Twins
May 9, 2022
Alex Bregman celebrated after a home run Sunday as the Astros completed a 7-0 homestand.

Twins-Astros preview: Three-game series at Target Field

The teams have the same record, although the Twins are in first place in the AL Central and Houston is second in the AL West.
Randball
May 9, 2022
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Emilio Pagan, right, celebrates with catcher Gary Sanchez (24) after defeating the Oakland Athletics on Sunday.

Twins dominating one-run games thanks to Pagan's high-wire act

The reliever, acquired as part of the Taylor Rogers trade, has gone to the brink many times before saving himself.
Sports
May 9, 2022
St. Louis Blues' Jordan Kyrou (25) celebrates after scoring a goal Sunday.

Patrick Reusse on the Wild's missed chance, Twins and Kentucky Derby

It was a jam-packed Monday Daily Delivery podcast with host Michael Rand.
Photography
May 9, 2022

Photos: Twins edge Oakland 4-3

The Twins beat the Oakland Athletics 4-3 at Target Field on Sunday.
Twins
May 8, 2022
The St. Paul Saints home opener against the Iowa Cubs at CHS Field in St. Paul. ] LEILA NAVIDI • leila.navidi@startribune.com

Saints pitchers set strikeout record, but Iowa still romps

The Iowa Cubs struck out 17 times, a record for a Saints opponent, but they also managed 17 hits and crushed the Saints 10-3.
Twins
May 8, 2022
Minnesota Twins catcher Gary Sanchez (24) tried to tag Oakland Athletics pinch hitter Christian Bethancourt (23) in the sixth inning.

Twins edge Athletics 4-3 for ninth win in a row at home

The Twins fell behind twice in the early innings, but Jorge Polanco's two-run single in the third gave them the lead and five relievers — after starter Chris Paddack left the game because of elbow inflammation — made it stand up.
Twins
May 8, 2022
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his home run against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the fifth inning Friday, Ma

Twins' Buxton has mild hip strain; Larnach on injured list

Catcher Jose Godoy was called up from Class AAA St. Paul and was on the Twins' bench for Sunday's game.
Twins
May 8, 2022
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Emilio Pagan, right, celebrates with catcher Gary Sanchez (24) after defeating the Oakland Athletics in a baseball game

Sunday's Twins-Oakland game recap

Cody Stashak retired eight of the nine hitters he faced to earn his third win.
May 8, 2022

Twins edge Athletics 4-3 for ninth victory in a row at home

Twins
May 7, 2022

Reusse: Twins' high hopes for Sano derailed by injuries, strikeouts

Miguel Sano has had potent stretches his potential greatness. But it's hard to get past the injuries and historic, astounding numbers of strikeouts.
Twins
May 7, 2022
Byron Buxton hit a home run against the Oakland Athletics in the bottom of the fifth inning Friday

Scoggins: Buxton's transformation as a hitter: Overmatched to over the outfield wall

Few envisioned All-Star centerfielder Byron Buxton as a power hitter when he first arrived in the big leagues, but here he is.
Twins
May 7, 2022
Twins starting pitcher Sonny Gray throws against the Athletics during the first inning Saturday

Gray returns from IL, Twins beat Oakland 1-0 but wait on Buxton's hip

Jorge Polanco's 451-foot blast was the Twins' lone run, but it was enough to carry them to their eighth straight home victory. Byron Buxton left the game in the seventh inning with a tight right hip.
Twins
May 7, 2022

Kevin Merell makes splashy St. Paul Saints debut with 3-run homer vs. Iowa Cubs

Saints pitchers keep Iowa hitters in check in 9-2 victory.
Twins
May 7, 2022
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) reacts after striking out Oakland Athletics Christian Bethancourt (23) to win the game 1-0 during the

Duran shakes off nerves to close out Saturday's 1-0 win

Righthander Jhoan Duran threw 16 pitches at or above 100 miles per hour in two innings.
May 7, 2022
“Bud” Fowler, seen here at center, stood with his teammates in Keokuk, Iowa, where he played baseball in 1884 after leaving Stillwater.

Black baseball pioneer who once played in Stillwater will get Cooperstown honors

Bud Fowler played for more than a dozen minor league teams, ranging from Vermont to the New Mexico Territory.
Twins
May 7, 2022
Minnesota Twins shortstop Royce Lewis (23) celebrates his first base hit with first base coach Hank Conger (35) in the bottom of the 8th inning.

Twins see glimpse of the future, top A's to open series at Target Field

Josh Winder allowed just three singles over six innings, and Jose Miranda and Byron Buxton hit solo home runs in a game that also saw Royce Lewis' first major league hit.