Target Field is prepped for the Wild Card Series that begins Tuesday. The Minnesota Twins worked out at Target Field in Minneapolis Monday, October 2,
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Twins playoff roster update: Correa, Lewis likely; Buxton complicated

October 2, 2023
Royce Lewis could be at his normal position or designated hitter, while Carlos Correa said he will definitely be at shortstop. Byron Buxton's status is less clear.
New York, NY - 10/5/2004 Twins -vs- Yankees Game 1 ALDS Series. Twins pitcher Johan Santana throws a pitch in the 4th inning. Carlos Gonzalez/Star Tri

Chart: Every Twins postseason appearance since 1961

October 2, 2023
The Twins have reached the postseason 14 teams since becoming a franchise in 1961. In that time, they've won five playoff series and two World Series.
Minnesota Twins vs. Kansas City Royals, 4/27/12. (left to right) Twin Carl Pavano pitched to the Royals in the first inning.] Bruce Bisping/Star Tribu

World Series champions on Twins postseason rosters

October 1, 2023
The 2023 Twins have four players who have previously won World Series on the roster.
Is this the year the Twins break the losing streak — and dream of more?
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Is this the year the Twins break the losing streak — and dream of more?

October 2, 2023
In this special edition Twins playoff preview of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand starts out with his three keys to the Wild Card series against the Blue Jays.
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Twins fan's calculation: Odds of 18 straight playoff losses? 69 billion to 1.

October 2, 2023
Cleanse yourself with an amazing two-hour documentary about the Twins' 18-game losing streak, and stay for the positive energy from the man who made it.
Carlos Correa has tasted champagne plenty of times: he’s played in 79 postseason games.

Twins players have deep playoff experience. Will that help them go deep in playoffs?

October 1, 2023
The 2023 Twins have played in 217 playoff games in their careers. They have won World Series. And soon they will try to use this experience to end a historic postseason losing streak.
Twins players were glum during a 2020 playoff loss to the Astros at Target Field.

Fields of nightmares: How the Twins lost their last 18 playoff games

October 2, 2023
Misfortune has followed the team since 2004, when they were on the verge of taking a two-game lead over the Yankees in the American League Division Series. Then things took a turn for the worse — and have not turned back.
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October 2, 2023
Joe Nathan sat in the Yankee Stadium dugout after the Twins lost Game 2 of the ALDS in 2004. Blair Walsh tugged on his chinstrap after missing a field

Souhan: Worst playoff curse? Twins and Vikings stake their claim.

A curse is a malevolent spell cast upon you — the Vikings might know playoff heartbreak, but the Twins are a voodoo doll pierced like a pincushion.
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September 30, 2023
Royce Lewis of the Minnesota Twins is greeted by Max Kepler after hitting a grand slam in the second inning Monday, August 28, 2023, Target Field in M

Neal: Maybe this Twins team can hit in the playoffs

After years of whiffing when the postseason comes around, this Twins team, much improved after the All-Star break, could buck the trend.
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October 2, 2023
Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Kevin Gausman throws to the Baltimore Orioles during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023

Gausman is Jays ace and Game 1 starter, but Twins have had his number

Kevin Gausman led the American League in strikeouts and posted a sterling 3.16 ERA — but the Twins scored seven runs in 10 innings against him this season.
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October 2, 2023
Carlos Correa did this a lot this season: play the field. The shortstop played through pain for large parts of the summer.

Neal: After painful regular season, Correa ready for 'all that matters'

Carlos Correa signed the richest contract in Twins history then battled through plantar fasciitis all season. As he prepares to return for the playoffs, he knows what's at stake.
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October 2, 2023
Target Field is prepped for the Wild Card Series that begins Tuesday. The Minnesota Twins worked out at Target Field in Minneapolis Monday, October 2,

Power hitters, power arms: Twins believe they have postseason formula

"The goal is to win the championship — but also to give the fans something to root for, to celebrate," said Game 1 starter Pablo López.
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October 3, 2023
Aces in place: López and Gray ready to change Twins' playoff fortunes

Aces in place: López and Gray ready to change Twins' playoff fortunes

Pablo López and Sonny Gray bonded from the moment they became teammates — now they're All-Star aces carrying the hopes of a franchise into the postseason.
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October 3, 2023
José Berrios of the Blue Jays worked out at Target Field on Monday. The former Twin will start Game 2 on Wednesday.

Twins or Toronto? La Velle E. Neal makes his wild-card prediction

The teams have changed a bit since Kevin Gausman and José Berríos were last at Target Field in May. Our columnist says that's figuring into his decision about the series winner.
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October 3, 2023
A National Gurd C-130 flew over Target Field during the singing of the national anthem at Target Field on Tuesday.

Twins playoff roster set: Buxton out after 'setbacks along the way'

Outfielder Andrew Stevenson grabbed the final spot instead of Jordan Luplow as Byron Buxton's knee injury still has him sidelined for the wild-card series. Royce Lewis will bat third and be the DH today.
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October 3, 2023
Royce Lewis, José Berrios and Jhoan Duran are likely to have a big impact on the outcome of the wild-card series between the Twins and Blue Jays.

Playoff edge? Twins vs. Blue Jays roster breakdown, series prediction

A position-by-position breakdown of the Twins and Blue Jays shows which team has the edge in the American League wild-card series at Target Field.
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October 3, 2023
Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jhoan Duran as teammates celebrated the final out of the game. The Minnesota Twins defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 i

La Velle live from Target Field: Ding, dong, the streak is dead!

Star Tribune Sports columnist La Velle E. Neal III was in the press box providing live updates as the Twins snapped their playoff losing streak.
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October 1, 2023
Baseball’s postseason returns to Target Field, giving Carlos Correa more opportunities to say hello to fans.

Twins playoff schedule: Wild-card games, ticket updates and more

The Twins will host a best-of-three wild-card series at Target Field against the Blue Jays starting Tuesday. Here's the schedule and ticket information.
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October 3, 2023
Lewis' momentous homers help Twins snap historic losing streak, win Game 1

Lewis' momentous homers help Twins snap historic losing streak, win Game 1

Royce Lewis returned from the injured list with two home runs, Pablo López got the win over the Blue Jays and the Twins snapped their 18-game playoff losing streak in front of a raucous crowd at Target Field.
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October 4, 2023
Target Field gets a makeover for the wild-card series.

Twins-Blue Jays: Things to know before and during the game

Tap on the headline above before, during and after the game to see the Star Tribune's coverage highlights and more about the wild-card series.