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Twins
June 3, 2023
Minnesota Twins first baseman Joey Gallo (13) fields a ball hit by Kansas City Royals second baseman Michael Massey (19) in the seventh inning of an M

Twins' Joey Gallo lands on injured list because of hamstring injury

Kyle Garlick was summoned to the Twins roster for the third time this season.
Twins
June 3, 2023
Cleveland's Andres Gimenez was safe at second after hitting a double before Twins shortstop Kyle Farmer can make a tag Saturday

Twins lose to Guardians as Gray's effectiveness wears off late

With the Twins holding a one-run lead in the seventh inning, Gabriel Arias' leadoff single was no cause for alarm — until Sonny Gray's first-pitch curveball to Will Brennan didn't break enough.
Twins
June 3, 2023
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase celebrates after defeating the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game, Saturday, June 3, 2023, in Minneapolis.

Saturday's Twins-Cleveland game recap

Emmanuel Clase maintained a 0.00 ERA against the Twins since joining Cleveland.
Twins
June 3, 2023
Bobby Nightengale is back in Minnesota, where he grew up, to cover the Twins and MLB for the Star Tribune.

Bobby Nightengale is back in Minnesota, proving baseball's full-circle charm

Bobby Nightengale is the Star Tribune's newest sportswriter, and he'll cover the Twins and Major League Baseball.
Twins
June 3, 2023
Shield your eyes, Twins fans, as you recall (clockwise from upper left) Matt Capps (2011), Dave Johnson (1977), Adam Johnson (2001), Alex Colomé (202

Reusse: Recalling Twins' Bullpen Villains of the Decade, 1960s-present

They weren't always the biggest losers, and some even had endearing traits, but these eight had a special aptitude for blowing games out of the bullpen.
Twins
June 3, 2023

Twins come through late again, beat Guardians 1-0 on Polanco's double

Jorge Polanco produced Friday night's only run after going 0-for-3 in his first three at-bats, in just his second game back from injury.
Twins
June 3, 2023
Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco (11) celebrates hitting the winning RBI at second base in the seventh inning. The Minnesota Twins defeate

Reusse: Polanco's presence helps Twins' offense click

Back from injury, Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco has come through when needed with many of his teammates sidelined.
Twins
June 3, 2023

Friday's Twins-Guardians game recap

The Twins are on their first three-game winning streak in more than a month.
Sports
June 2, 2023

Twins come through late again, beat Guardians on Jorge Polanco's seventh-inning double

Twins
June 2, 2023
Byron Buxton, shown April 30, is dealing with sore ribs after being hit by a pitch Thursday night.

Twins without Buxton, Correa for Friday's game against Guardians

Max Kepler returned after being taken out Thursday because of a migraine.
Randball
June 2, 2023
Will we see a midyear switch away form Bally Sports North?

Five things you need to know about the Twins and Bally Sports

A judge ruled Thursday that Diamond Sports must honor the contract it signed with the Twins. Facts revealed along the way — and what comes next — are fascinating.
Twins
June 2, 2023
Twins are winners in court and on the diamond; Lynx keep on losing

Twins are winners in court and on the diamond; Lynx keep on losing

Baseball writer Phil Miller on what happened in court that led to the judge's decision in the dispute between the Twins and Bally Sports North. And host Michael Rand on Cheryl Reeve's frustration after another Lynx loss.
Twins
June 2, 2023
Royce Lewis rounded second base after his game-tying homer on Thursday (left); Kirby Puckett rounded second after his game-winning home run in game 6

Souhan: Lewis brings Twins talent, charisma — and reminder of Puckett

Take it from someone who covered Kirby Puckett on a daily basis: Rookie Royce Lewis is the best combination of talent and charisma the Twins have had since Puckett was building his Hall of Fame career.
Twins
June 2, 2023
Diamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, has the rights to 42 professional teams — 14 baseball, 16 NBA and 12 NHL.

Judge rules for Twins in Bally Sports TV dispute. What happens next?

Bally Sports North must pay the Twins the $54.8 million the sides agreed to a dozen years ago, a judge ruled. But whether the Twins get the money and whether the network keeps showing Twins games remains in doubt.
Twins
June 2, 2023
Minnesota Twins left fielder Willi Castro (50) gets water bucket victory after hitting a sacrifice fly to score Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (

Buxton, Correa, Kepler leave game; Lewis, reserves rally Twins to walk-off win

With the Twins trailing in the eighth inning and the three starters hurt or ill, Royce Lewis crushed a homer to center to tie the score and Willi Castro's RBI ended the 7-6 win over Cleveland.
Twins
June 1, 2023
Minnesota Twins third base coach/outfield coach Tommy Watkins (40) waves Minnesota Twins first baseman Alex Kirilloff (19) in to score in the 4th inni

Thursday's Twins-Guardians recap

Royce Lewis' two-run homer tied the game in the bottom of the eighth.
Twins
June 1, 2023
Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco missed 11 games because of a left hamstring strain.

Polanco reinstated from injured list, bats leadoff vs. Guardians

Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco was able to return to action without needing a minor league rehab assignment.
Sports
June 1, 2023

Twins rally past Guardians after Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, Max Kepler leave game; Royce Lewis crushes home run

Twins
June 1, 2023

Decision likely near on Twins, MLB lawsuit involving Bally Sports

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred testified on behalf of the Twins and several other teams Wednesday.
Randball
June 1, 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, in

Twins prospect Wallner destroying baseballs since demotion to Saints

Matt Wallner was impressive with the Twins before being sent down recently after Max Kepler returned from injury. Wallner has keep smashing baseball in three games with the Saints while veteran Max Kepler has struggled.