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Twins
May 31, 2023
After the first two Twins batters, including Carlos Correa, reached base in the sixth inning, Byron Buxton grounded into a double play.

Batting slumber resumes, Ryan has worst start of year in loss to Astros

Joe Ryan's streak of innings without giving up a home run ended and the Twins offense reverted to the form it has shown for much of the month with a minimum of clutch hitting in the 5-1 defeat.
Twins
May 30, 2023

Tuesday's Twins-Houston game recap

A look back at Tuesday night's game at Minute Maid Park.
Sports
May 30, 2023
Marc Lore, Alex Rodriguez, Glen and Becky Taylor celebrate at the end of the game Tuesday, April 12, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. ] CARLOS G

Local sports team values on an endless rise. Current total? Billions

It took $1 million to purchase the NFL franchise that became the Vikings. In the decades since, they have been joined by five other major Minnesota pro franchises — and their values have kept increasing. Here's a look at the rise.
Twins
May 30, 2023
Minnesota Twins’ Royce Lewis hits an RBI single against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of baseball game Monday, May 29, 2023, in Houston

Live: Twins try for second win in Houston. Follow it on Gameview

The Twins rallied to win Monday in 10 innings. Tap here to follow the play-by-play, in-game boxscore and updates from around MLB.
Randball
May 30, 2023
Will White Sox games have a new TV home in a couple of years?

'Stadium Network.' As TV sports evolve, remember that name

Jerry Reinsdorf, owner of the Chicago Bulls and White Sox, recently acquired a majority stake in Stadium Network, according to a report. What that means for Chicago sports — and other markets — remains to be seen.
Sports
May 30, 2023
Patrick Reusse on Royce's return and how a columnist watches TV sports

Patrick Reusse on Royce's return and how a columnist watches TV sports

What's something that sets Royce Lewis apart from his Minnesota Twins peers? Reusse shares the answer with host Michael Rand, and also reveals how he navigates the current challenges of watching sports on TV.
Twins
May 30, 2023
Minnesota Twins' Ryan Jeffers celebrates after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros during the 10th inning of a baseball game Monday, May 29,

10th-inning homer by Jeffers hardest hit ever recorded by Twins batter

MLB's exit-velocity measurements, which go back to 2008, have never recorded a harder-hit ball hit by a Twins player. And Nos. 2 and 3 on the list didn't leave the ballpark.
Twins
May 30, 2023
Minnesota Twins' Royce Lewis (23) celebrates with Alex Kirilloff after both scored on Lewis' three-run home run against the Houston Astros during the

Lewis returns with a blast; Twins rally past Astros in 10-inning win

Exactly one year after Royce Lewis' season ended with a severe knee injury, he returns to the Twins with a three-run homer early in the game and a game-tying single in the ninth.
Twins
May 29, 2023
Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers, left, and relief pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) celebrate after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Monday, May

Monday's Twins-Houston game recap

A quick look at the series opener in Houston, where Ryan Pressly blew a rare save and Ryan Jeffers hit a rocket.
Twins
May 28, 2023
Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa went deep to center in the eighth inning, only to have the ball caught by Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Dau

Twins' baserunning, fielding errors prove costly in 3-0 loss to Blue Jays

Rookie Julien had a tough game, committing a baserunning error in the first inning and fumbling a ground ball that led to two runs in the second.
Twins
May 28, 2023
Minnesota Twins Royce Lewis had some fun during warmups with the team Wednesday, Feb.15,.2023 in Fort Myers, Fla. ] JERRY HOLT • jerry.holt@startrib

Souhan: Lewis is returning to Twins right on time

Top prospect Royce Lewis' talents are desperately needed on a team struggling to generate much offense.
Twins
May 28, 2023
Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff headed for first after hitting a walk-off single in the 11th inning that scored Max Kepler. The Minnesota

Twins activate Lewis, Kepler from injured list

Monday will mark Royce Lewis' 2023 debut after an ACL injury cut his 2022 season short at only 12 games.
Twins
May 28, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Jose Berrios (17) throwing against the Twins in the first inning. The Minnesota Twins faced the Toronto Blue Jays i

Sunday's Twins-Toronto game recap

José Berríos broke a tie with Kyle Gibson for most victories in Target Field history.
Twins
May 28, 2023
Houston Astros' Yordan Alvarez, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the O

Twins try to slow down defending champs Houston

The Astros are coming off a three-game sweep of Oakland, while the Twins have lost six of eight series on the road.
Sports
May 28, 2023
Think watching sports on TV is complicated? Wait for what's next

Think watching sports on TV is complicated? Wait for what's next

"Turning on the game" used to be one of the easiest chores a sports fan could do. Soon you'll wish you had an engineering degree. Change is coming even faster now — potentially big, and potentially as soon as Wednesday.
Twins
May 28, 2023

Gallery: Twins lose to Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays defeated the Twins 3-0 at Target Field on Sunday.
Sports
May 28, 2023

Twins' baserunning, fielding errors prove costly in 3-0 loss to Blue Jays

Rookie Julien had a tough game, committing a baserunning error in the first inning and fumbling a ground ball that led to two runs in the second.
Twins
May 27, 2023
Minnesota Twins’ Matt Wallner hits an RBI-single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, May 27, 2023, i

Wallner finally puts on a show for hometown friends and family

Matt Wallner's relatives hadn't seen him hit well at Target Field before Saturday's 4-for-4 breakout, with a defensive gem thrown in.
Twins
May 27, 2023
Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho could not make the play, resulting in a two-run home run by the Twins' Willi Castro during the fifth inning Sa

Barely over the fence, but enough: Twins bash their way to victory over Blue Jays

Willi Castro hit a 3-2 cutter from Chris Bassitt just over the wall for a two-run homer. Two pitches later, Matt Wallner hit a home run of his own. They highlighted the Twins' biggest offensive outburst in nearly two weeks.
Twins
May 27, 2023
Baseball Hall of Famer and retired St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Rick Hummel, shown here in February, died May 20 at age 77.

Reusse: An ode to great ball writers, those with us and departed

This short-timer on the Twins beat doesn't deserve the same recognition as these titans of the craft.