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Brooks Lee hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning and added a three-run triple in the seventh as the Twins defeated Cincinnati 9-2 on Sunday.

Both Twins stars were just activated from the injured list after long absences, but the team will continue to be careful with them.

Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis are all on the active roster again, but it didn't do much to help the plummeting Twins, who have been outscored 19-5 in two losses to Cincinnati.

The veteran shortstop has been out since the All-Star break because of plantar fasciitis.

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The All-Star has not played since the All-Star break because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

Derek Bender, a sixth-round draft pick out of Coastal Carolina, was tipping players off about what pitches were coming.

Jose Miranda was thrown out at home in the first inning for the Twins, who didn't have another runner reach third base during a 2-0 loss at Kansas City. Minnesota was swept in the three-game series.

The Twins' Carlos Correa told Fox that he felt better when he ran at Target Field in the past few days, but there are no immediate plans to begin a rehab assignment.

Ober gave up just one hit through seven scoreless innings, but Kansas City scored four runs off the Twins bullpen to push Minnesota further back in the standings.

In the final weeks of the season, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli focused most on current improvement over long-term growth.

The Twins, who have scored more than four runs just once in their last nine games, were shut out for the ninth time this season.

Griffin Jax is throwing his best pitch, his sweepy slider, less than ever, throwing his fastball and changeup more often and bringing back a curveball he didn't use last year.

Pablo López had his long scoreless streak end, but he picked up the victory as the teams split the four-game series in St. Petersburg.

DaShawn Keirsey was called up from Class AAA St. Paul to replace Kepler on the roster.

The eight runs Louie Varland allowed in 2⅓ innings were a career high, and sloppy defense contributed to the Twins' 11th loss in their past 16 games.

Manager Rocco Baldelli understands the discomfort, but the team needs to get some flexibility from players, he said.

The Twins defense didn't help David Festa escape the fourth inning with a lead, and the offense didn't capitalize on scoring opportunities in Minnesota's sixth loss in nine games.

The righthanded pitcher, who could be a starter or reliever, is expected to remain with the Twins during the final month.

While five relievers combined to get the final 16 outs, Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee sparked the offense with homers.

Byron Buxton began a rehab assignment with the Class AAA St. Paul Saints on Monday. He has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 15 with right hip inflammation.

Matt Wallner's fourth outfield assist of the season nabbed Toronto's Spencer Horwitz as he attempted to stretch a single to a double Friday.

Following Friday night's 2-0 victory, Pablo López has posted a 1.92 ERA in eight starts since the All-Star break.

The righthander had been one of the Twins' most effective relievers until recently, but he credits batters for their success.

Aided by Martijn Verhoeven, stick figure animations and biomechanics have become a big help for Pablo López, Twins starting pitchers

Twins second baseman Edouard Julien's throw into left field gave St. Louis a scoring threat that it capitalized on with Lars Nootbaar's two-out, two-run single.

Larnach, Castro among those saying it's difficult to see at first pitch of the Twins' night games at Target Field.

Pablo López pitched seven scoreless innings to outshine former teammate Sonny Gray, Trevor Larnach homered twice, and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.

Twins shortstop Carlos Correa has not played since before the All-Star break because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.

The Twins offense failed to build on a second-inning rally and didn't produce a hit after the third inning, allowing St. Louis to pull away.

Sonny Gray, now with the St. Louis Cardinals, was appreciative of his two seasons with the Twins, recording a 16-13 record and a 2.90 ERA in 56 starts while helping the Twins to their first postseason series victory in 21 years.

The Twins finished their seven-game homestand with a 4-3 record against Cleveland and Kansas City.

An MRI revealed no structural damage, but the veteran center fielder was on the bench Wednesday.

Zebby Matthews, 24, gave up five hits and two runs in five innings to help the Twins secure a series victory over the Royals.

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton had an MRI that came back clean, the team announced.

A six-run second inning helped the Twins to victory, but a team already missing Carlos Correa and Brooks Lee because of injuries watched Byron Buxton leave with right hip discomfort.

Righthander Zebby Matthews has been one of the fastest-rising prospects in baseball after starting the season at Class A-Advanced Cedar Rapids.

Twins President Dave St. Peter said radio remains a key part of baseball, and the team will decide where its games can be found in the coming months.

The team's representative at the Futures Game will have Tommy John surgery.

The next seven games could be vital for the AL Central race, but some Twins focus on the marathon, not the sprint.

The veteran shortstop is still recovering from plantar fasciitis as the two AL Central rivals square off.

Reliever Trevor Richards walked five of the eight batters he faced in the matinee loss.

Cubs lefthander Shota Imanaga held the Twins to two hits in seven innings, outdueling Pablo López, who struck out only two batters.

Royce Lewis has a knack for doing things his Twins teammates and coaches have rarely seen, and that includes a subtly with his swing that he implemented after two knee surgeries.

David Festa struck out a career-high nine across five scoreless innings in his fifth major league outing, and the Twins bullpen held off the Cubs in Minnesota's first visit to Wrigley Field since 2021.

Cole Sands' effectiveness and mix of pitches make him suitable for nearly any situation for Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.

Bailey Ober pitched seven strong innings and Willi Castro capped a 13-pitch at-bat with a two-run single as the Twins defeated lowly Chicago 6-2.

The Twins honored catching great Joe Mauer on Saturday evening after his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame last month.

Shortstop Carlos Correa is staying upbeat despite a longer stint on the IL than he wanted and despite the team's inactivity in making deals.

Zebby Matthews has gone from Class A to AA to St. Paul, where he's getting used to Class AAA ball.

Royce Lewis homered and drove in four runs before the Twins broke open the White Sox's latest loss with a six-run eighth inning.

Before throwing a ceremonial first pitch, Culpepper snapped Correa's pink bat while taking swings in the batting cage.

The team's projected payroll for next season might play a factor as Tuesday's deadline nears.

The Twins rallied from a three-run deficit to win in the bottom of the ninth inning, 5-4, on Wednesday at Target Field.

Center fielder Byron Buxton should be OK; X-rays on his right arm were negative.

Reliever Brock Stewart was activated after missing 70 games because of shoulder tendinitis.

Neither Minnesota nor Philadelphia scored through the first eight innings, but the Phillies capitalized with a sacrifice fly and a two-run double from Nick Castellanos after they loaded the bases in the ninth inning.

The starting rotation might have an open spot as the Twins seek to make a playoff push.

Bryce Harper homered in the first inning, but it was all Twins and Bailey Ober afterward in a 7-2 victory over MLB-best Philadelphia.

Third baseman Royce Lewis is recovering from an adductor strain; Jose Miranda is also heading to Class AAA St. Paul.

The first three picks were college infielders as the team stocks up its prospects in the 20-round draft.

"My goal is to inspire others who look just like me," said Kansas State shortstop Kaelen Culpepper, taken with the 21st overall pick Sunday.

Along with an assortment of placards and other memorabilia, Willi Castro also takes away personal connections made before, during and after Tuesday's game in Arlington, Texas.

A league-produced broadcast is the answer ... but probably not until next season.

Zebby Matthews was a standout at Wichita, and now heads to St. Paul.

Carlos Correa's offense has surged, leading to his selection to the All-Star Game for the third time.

Twins utilityman Willi Castro thrilled his father when he was called up to the big leagues for his debut in 2019. Now, after being released by the Tigers in 2022 and joining the Twins, he's an All-Star for the first time.

The Twins also select a Louisiana Lafayette shortstop, a Tennessee third baseman and a Dallas-area high school lefthander.

Arguably the top-performing hitter in the Twins' farm system, Luke Keaschall is a prospect on the rise. He represented the franchise in the Futures Game on Saturday.

The MLB draft starts Sunday in Texas, and the Twins have the 21st pick.

Christian Vázquez's blast off Houston closer Josh Hader leading off the ninth inning gave the Twins a 3-2 victory Sunday at Target Field.

The Twins' Carlos Correa was plunked by a fastball against the Houston Astros and left Sunday's game. The Twins announced it was a right finger contusion, and scans did not show a fracture.

Now a three-time All-Star, Carlos Correa will make his first trip to the game as a representative of the Twins.

Brooks Lee is the second player in Twins history to have a hit and an RBI in each of his first four career games. He's recorded six RBI and seven hits since his MLB debut.

Jose Miranda compiled his 12 hits in 12 at-bats against eight different pitchers. He sprayed hits to all parts of the field and raised his batting average from .294 to .329 as the Twins won 9-3 over Houston on Saturday.