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June 1, 2023

Franchise values keep going up; Twins TV decision coming down

Host Michael Rand has an update on the legal battle between the Twins and Bally Sports North, and also interviews writer Jeff Day about the skyrocketing values of Minnesota's pro sports teams.

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June 1, 2023

Caring for a closer: Twins work on not overusing fire-balling Duran

The Twins used Jhoan Duran in fewer games during May than in April, part of their attempt to keep the closer and his 100+ mph fastball in top form. So far, it's worked.

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June 1, 2023

Twins activate Polanco, return rookie Julien to St. Paul

Jorge Polanco started the season on the injured list while recovering from a leg injury suffered last season, and played 23 games before returning to the IL last month.

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June 1, 2023

Twins unload on Astros with bases loaded; Varland excels in 8-2 win

The Twins got their first hit with the bases loaded in more than 2 1⁄2 weeks and followed it up with another later in the series-deciding win. Louis Varland pitched seven shutout innings and controlled Houston's bats the entire time.

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May 31, 2023

Wednesday's Twins-Houston game recap

A quick look back at the series finale.

Twins

May 31, 2023

Pablo López is scheduled to start the opening game of a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday at Target Field.

Twins facing division rival Cleveland for second time this season

The Guardians, who are getting their depleted rotation back, took two of three in the teams' first meeting in Cleveland.

Twins

May 31, 2023

Live: Twins, Astros in deciding game of series. Follow with Gameview

A rally to win and a night without much offense for the Twins in the first two games. What will happen tonight? Tap here for play-by-play, the in-game boxscore and updates from around baseball.

Twins

May 31, 2023

Tracking the Twins' broadcast drama; horse safety at Canterbury

What's happening already in another market could be an indication of what's ahead for Twins fans in the Upper Midwest. Also, Rachel Blount joins host Michael Rand to talk about horse racing safety, a hot-button issue in the sport.

Twins

May 31, 2023

Kenta Maeda missed last season recovering from Tommy John surgery and has battled arm problems so far this season.

Twins injury updates: Maeda, Thielbar have solid rehab outings

Kenta Maeda and Caleb Thielbar pitched for the St. Paul Saints in a 9-1 win over Buffalo that also featured more solid hitting from Matt Waller, who was demoted when the Twins activated Max Kepler on Monday.

Twins

May 31, 2023

Bally Sports San Diego will stop broadcasting Padres games, and the fate of Bally Sports North could be decided in bankruptcy court on Wednesday.

Future of Twins TV broadcasts set to be decided at bankruptcy hearing

Depending on a judge's ruling, Bally Sports North could be forced to stop broadcasting Twins games, with MLB taking over the production and distribution on TV and the web.

Twins

May 31, 2023

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.

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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

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.

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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.

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May 30, 2023

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

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

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.

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May 29, 2023