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Twins get ahead of Orioles and stay there, winning again amid a Buxton power surge
The center fielder gave Minnesota a lead with a three-run home run in the third, and Harrison Bader and various pitchers piled on.
Twins' López wields a new tool for taking on lefthanded batters: a second changeup
The righthander's history shows difficulties against lefties, so he joined a modern movement by adding a more elusive pitch.
Twins open homestand hot, defeat Orioles with heavy hitting from Correa, Buxton
The Twins, who also got 11 strikeouts in five innings from Pablo López, had lost 10 games in a row to the Orioles before busting loose Tuesday.
Feeling lucky to be back to the Twins so soon, Lewis takes his place in the lineup
The infielder figured his injured hamstring would keep him out longer, but he was the designated hitter Tuesday after leaving the injury list Monday.
Guardians keep Twins offense floundering, win 4-3 in 10
Justin Topa gave up two runs in the bottom of the 10th as Cleveland won three of four in the series.
Twins' Buxton joins exclusive club with 100 homers, 100 steals
Only two other Twins have done it, and they were also All-Star center fielders: Kirby Puckett and Torii Hunter.
López's mistake starts an uprising in Twins' loss to Guardians
Righthander Pablo López pitched six scoreless innings, but his errant throw in the seventh allowed a run and set up Bo Naylor to hit a three-run homer.
Gasper, hotter as a hitter since trip to Class AAA, takes a turn at leadoff for Twins
Infielder Mickey Gasper was atop the lineup against the Guardians, and manager Rocco Baldelli warned to watch for more surprising players batting first.
Twins start late and end suddenly, falling 2-1 to Guardians on homer in bottom of ninth
Cleveland's Kyle Manzardo brought a conclusion to a game delayed by rain more than three hours.
Twins' Ober again uses April to wipe away a March mess
For the second season in a row, righthander Bailey Ober gave up fewer runs in the season's first full month than he allowed on a single day the month before.
Everything clicks for suddenly streaking Twins in 11-1 rout of Guardians
Righthander Bailey Ober dominated and the Twins picked up 17 hits in a victory Monday night at Cleveland. The Twins have won four straight.
Twins' injury recovery news on Lewis and Castro is trending positively
The duo should be ready to play for the team soon, but Matt Wallner and Luke Keaschall will need several weeks to heal.
Twins prospect Keaschall breaks right forearm in rout of Angels
A pitch hit Luke Keaschall in the midst of a rout that featured home runs by Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach in support of Pablo López as he returned from the injured list.
Lewis' 2025 season begins with six innings — and a delayed double — for the St. Paul Saints
Rehabbing from a hamstring injury, the infielder began working his way back to the Twins with a hit on an at-bat lengthened by a pitching replacement with the count full.
Lewis will begin rehab with St. Paul on Friday as he works his way back to the Twins
While he recovers from a hamstring injury, the infielder also will try a new tactic: He'll use a trendy "torpedo bat."
White Sox shut out Twins for seven innings, and that's where it stays thanks to rain
The game was called with Chicago leading 3-0 and Minnesota 0-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
Twins hitting too many 'at-em' balls, can't solve lefthanded pitching
Striking out too much used to be a problem; now, their hard-hit balls are finding opponents' gloves.
Twins fall to 7-15 after getting swept by Braves again
In a 6-2 loss, the Twins went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position, a day after going 0-for-8, and fell to Atlanta for the 11th consecutive time.
Twins must fight the fret, Baldelli says: 'You can't play the game worried'
The manager knows his players are feeling pressure after the team fell to 7-15, the second-worst start in its history.
Twins' skid against the Braves reaches double digits with 4-3 loss
Relief pitcher Brock Stewart, just activated, gave up the winning run in the sixth inning.
Twins go the 'opener' route, starting with a reliever and relieving with a starter
It's a strategy used occasionally by manager Rocco Baldelli, who saw many advantages to it Saturday.
Twins sink against Braves when Jax gives up four runs in the eighth inning
Minnesota's four-run lead disappeared, and the enthusiasm over Luke Keaschall's successful major league debut diminished.
Twins new infielder brings versatility and something else: a love for the Packers
The rare player who wears eyeglasses, Jonah Bride was surprised to be let go by Miami and said he's ready to hit for Minnesota.
Twins prospect arrives hitting for his major league debut
Luke Keaschall singled and doubled in his first two at-bats as the designated hitter, with family in attendance.
Buxton, Julien homer as Twins salvage finale from Tigers
Simeon Woods Richardson pitched six strong innings as the Twins ended a three-game losing streak and won for only the fifth time in 15 games this season.
Twins will start Festa again on Wednesday vs. Mets
David Festa seemed likely to stay only one game in his promotion from Class AAA, but a strong start swayed matters.
Mauer is latest Twins great to receive statue outside Target Field
The image of the Hall of Fame catcher joins other bronze statues in the plaza outside the ballpark.
Twins fall to 4-11 on the season with 4-0 loss to Tigers
They managed only four hits and matched the worst 15-game start in team history.
Buxton pays powerful tribute to cousin who fought for sickle cell awareness
Latasha Johnson died April 2 of the disease, and he's hit two home runs to memorialize her.
Twins fall to Tigers for 10th loss in 14 games, the second-worst start to a season in their history
David Festa provided a strong start, and Byron Buxton contributed a homer, but the losing continued when Jorge Alcalá flopped in relief.
Twins pitcher takes to Instagram with plea to fans: 'Keep the faith, Minnesota'
Chris Paddack summarized his well-shared post this way: "We're 12 games into the season and we have 150 to go."
Twins turn quiet after a loud start, fall to Astros in 10 innings
Minnesota held a six-run lead after four innings, but the success stopped there.
Twins' Lewis makes gains with hamstring injury but remains weeks from full strength
Limited running is now allowed as the infielder works his way back from an injury suffered in mid-March.
Twins roll to victory over Astros with one big inning of hitting and inning after inning of pitching
Bailey Ober gave up a home run to his first batter but no more, then turned it over to the relief crew. Jose Miranda provided a three-run homer as part of a six-run fourth.
Buxton sends a reminder and a revelation: He's fast, and he's healthy
The Twins outfielder has stolen two bases and basically swiped two runs this season, a rate of basepath success far beyond his norm.
Twins' positive start spoiled by Astros in home opener
Pregame buzz and a two-run lead could not be maintained as Houston shut down the Twins at Target Field.
Twins pitchers begin a turnaround after struggling with walks
The Twins had the third-lowest walk rate in the majors last year but a horrid start to 2025 with 17 issued walks in 32 innings. That trend has slowed, however.
Twins call up Darren McCaughan, DFA Randy Dobnak before White Sox series
Dobnak had a strong outing on Sunday, and would be assigned to St. Paul if he clears waivers.
Twins swept by Cardinals to begin season as Bailey Ober stumbles in opener again
Righthander Bailey Ober gave up two three-run homers Sunday in a 9-2 loss, and St. Louis outscored the Twins 19-6 over the three-game series.
Twins' Correa not ready to jump on board 'torpedo bat' bandwagon yet
The unusually shaped bats gained quick fame when the Yankees hit nine home runs in Saturday's game vs. Milwaukee.
Twins fall again, oh so quietly, to the Cardinals
Minnesota produced three hits and squandered Joe Ryan's success in his return to the mound.
Twins' Gasper turns his 0-for-life major league stat into 1-for-21 and calls it a start
As the DH Saturday, he beat out an infield single for his first MLB hit and said he hoped it was "the first of many."
Recovered and confident, Ryan will start for Twins against Cardinals
The righthander last pitched in a regular-season game Aug. 7 because of a triceps strain.
The Twins, now dealing with human umps, ponder their spring with reviewed balls and strikes
Opinions range widely, with catchers disagreeing over whether it hampers their craft and others concerned about accuracy.
Cardinals rough up Pablo López early, hold on to beat Twins 5-3
Lars Nootbaar and Nolan Arenado homered for St. Louis in the season opener.
Rocco Baldelli structures Twins lineup to avoid using too many pinch hitters
The manager used a pinch hitter 92 times, most in the majors, over the past two seasons before the seventh inning.
Twins-Cardinals Opening Day game delayed because of rain
First pitch is now set for 4:45 p.m. at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Twins players arrive at Opening Day, whether first-timers or familiar with it, bearing emotions
Pride is one common ingredient, either felt or caused. "You always want to make Grandma proud," as Pablo López put it.
Correa sees success ahead for Twins, with a familiar caveat: 'If we stay on the field'
Byron Buxton is a key figure, and it appears he exited spring training in his best health in years.
The Twins used 154 different lineups last season. How does that happen?
"I guess if you do it enough, it just becomes the norm," says Trevor Larnach, who is used to moving around.
Can Twins lineup improve in 2025?
Injuries, slumps and other issues plagued hitters in 2024; will that change?
Twins' Lee will open season on injured list after back acts up
Infielder Brooks Lee woke up with his back not feeling right Thursday, and he hasn't played since.
In an extraordinary baseball life that long involved only the Twins, Kepler takes cuts for the Phillies
The outfielder batted against former teammates Friday and talked about how he'd have preferred a different conclusion.
Jose Miranda competes at first base, but he'll be needed at third
Miranda has expanded his versatility as a corner infielder.
A tale of two Twins: Will Castellano and Gasper make the Opening Day roster?
A Rule 5 pick and a "third catcher" had different results on Tuesday in Florida.
Twins' Lewis has moderate hamstring strain, downplays severity
The third baseman will miss Opening Day but said he doesn't expect to be out too long.
Twins.TV, brought to you by Major League Baseball, will offer its first sample Sunday
Cory Provus' second season of calling games from the television booth will be the first season of MLB presenting the product.
Woods Richardson impresses for Twins yet again vs. loaded spring lineup
The righthander has given up only one earned run in 11 innings in Grapefruit League play.
As Twins prepare for the season, they're also readying for the move north
The Twin Cities await major leaguers and minor leaguers both, families and athletes melding professional and personal lives.
Hottest hitter in Twins spring training is both unfamiliar and impossible to ignore
Jeferson Morales' numbers are the best in camp, and manager Rocco Baldelli is giving him extra time with the major leaguers.
Twins prospect who stands tall in height and energy shows his shortstop skills
Brandon Winokur, who at 6-6 is also being tested in the outfield, fielded flawlessly and had a hit and stolen base for the big-league team Tuesday.
Twins stay confident in Wallner despite another slow spring
Manager Rocco Baldelli maintains that Forest Lake native Matt Wallner can be one of the best offensive players in baseball.
OF prospect Rodriguez among Twins' first cuts of spring training
Emmanuel Rodriguez was sent to minor league camp along with pitchers Matt Canterino, Marco Raya and Travis Adams.
Leader of baseball players' union tells of concern about Twins' payroll
MLBPA head Tony Clark said the association hopes Minnesota is still "trying to be that last team standing" as the Pohlad family considers a sale.
Mickey Gasper may find a roster spot on the Twins, thanks to his versatility, and hitting
"All he's done is hit," manager Rocco Baldelli said of the new switch-hitting acquisition from the Red Sox.
Ober makes variety his strategy in Twins' Grapefruit League win
The righthander used six different pitches on his first seven deliveries, "just seeing what happens."
Twins pitcher Ryan has strong return from shoulder injury
Righthander Joe Ryan missed the final seven weeks of the 2024 season, but his spring debut against the Yankees was successful.
Spring training games seem meaningless — except for those trying to make the team
Players like Erasmo Ramírez and Kody Funderburk are making every pitch count.
Buxton counts his blessings, and that has him planning to count the Twins as his only team
The outfielder's attitude sums up this way: "How many teams did you play for? Just one. I like that."
Twins' top minor leaguers deal with injuries, but big league roster is mostly unscathed
Walker Jenkins, Emmanuel Rodriguez and Marco Raya, all top 10 team prospects, have minor issues.
Twins reliever Sands refuses to bask and chooses a healthy fret instead
The righthander said he remains surprised by his success last season — "Amazing, right?" — and is determined to improve further.
Twins pitcher López reconsiders his angle of attack
The righthander's new starting spot has his right heel on the third base edge of the rubber, nearly opposite his previous approach.
Traveling Twins witness, and barely avoid, frightening traffic incident
Matt Wallner's evasive driving kept him and Edouard Julien safe when a car crossed a median and flew over the vehicle in front of them, which was carrying reliever Jorge Alcala and his brother.
Twins outfield prospect builds up his fielding — and his possibilities
DaShawn Keirsey tracked one down against the Yankees on Tuesday, and manager Rocco Baldelli wants to know more.
Twins first baseman on his worst-in-the-majors fielding stats: Just watch
StatCast numbers from last season don't reflect his ability, Ty France said: "I'm proud of my defense."
