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Twins claim pitcher Irvin off waivers from Orioles
Cole Irvin has been a starter for part of his big league career but was designated for assignment by Baltimore.
As Twins enter home stretch, Wallner looks to go the distance
The Forest Lake native has been a standout at the plate and in the field during the second half of the season.
Twins' Byron Buxton to be activated Friday
Center fielder Byron Buxton will be available for a home series against the Reds after missing one month because of a sore right hip.
Brooks Lee, Royce Lewis emerge from slumps to power Twins past Angels
Along with young infielders Brooks Lee and Royce Lewis finding their grooves, the Twins plan to activate Byron Buxton on Friday.
On land, in the air, it's a family reunion for Twins pitcher Griffin Jax at Target Field
As his younger brother and sister-in-law streaked across the sky in fighter jets in memory of 9/11, other relatives packed stands.
Twins top Angels 10-5 to halt four-game skid
Kyle Farmer, Matt Wallner and Carlos Santana each homered, and the Twins scored as many runs in the first five innings as they had in their last five games combined to beat the Angels.
Lewis, mired in an 0-for-20 slump, is held out of Twins lineup
Royce Lewis, who helped fuel the team earlier this season, was missing from the Twins' starting lineup for the first time in nearly three weeks Tuesday night.
Twins fall to Angels 6-2 for fourth consecutive loss
The Angels, the American League's second-worst team, scored twice before David Festa recorded an out, and two Los Angeles players hitting below .200 for the season connected on two-run homers.
Twins' Carlos Correa says plantar fasciitis treatment has brought pain but also gains
Twins shortstop Carlos Correa's tears-inducing treatment for his foot problem is working, he says, and "you might see me playing baseball again very soon."
Pablo López will be Twins' nominee for MLB's Roberto Clemente Award
The nominees are players, one from each team, who are active in their communities during the season.
Twins get swept by Braves, continuing futility against National League teams
Despite a stellar start from David Festa, a bullpen collapse in Minnesota's 5-1 loss made the Braves the eighth consecutive NL team to win a series from the Twins.
Well-traveled reliever Tonkin hopes he's here to stay with Twins
Relief pitcher Michael Tonkin, who is back with the Twins for a second stint this season and has also pitched for the Mets and Yankees in 2024, has a fan in manager Rocco Baldelli.
Twins make spirited comeback vs. Braves but fall apart in 10th for another loss
Jhoan Duran allowed four runs, three earned, in the 10th inning after the Twins rallied from a four-run deficit. It's the Twins' seventh loss in the past nine games.
Twins DFA Trevor Richards, decide to go rest of the season without Joe Ryan on the mound
Trevor Richards, a trade deadline acquisition, was designated for assignment on Tuesday. Joe Ryan, meanwhile, was placed on the 60-day injured list, which ended his season.
Twins lose to Braves 10-6 as Ober gives up nine runs in two innings
A storm caused a rain delay at Target Field after Atlanta made it 9-1 in the second inning, and the Twins couldn't catch up after play resumed in their sixth loss in eight games.
Twins' Buxton expected to go on rehab assignment with Saints this week
Center fielder Byron Buxton, out since Aug. 12 because of a sore hip, won't be activated until the Twins are sure he can play the outfield again, manager Rocco Baldelli said.
Twins' López looking forward to facing Cardinals' Gray
The two All-Stars from 2024 are scheduled to be on the mound in the same game at Target Field on Saturday.
Twins use seven-run fourth inning to rout Padres 11-4 in series finale
The Twins offense came alive with 18 hits and salvaged the final game of a three-game series at San Diego.
Twins aren't eager to overextend Griffin Jax in bullpen
The righthander has been one of the most effective relievers in the majors this season, but Rocco Baldelli does not want to wear him down.
Another bullpen meltdown means Twins have lost three in a row
Reliever Steven Okert gave away a two-run lead in 10 pitches as Jurickson Profar's three-run eighth-inning homer lifted the Padres to a 7-5 victory.
Twins' Buxton tests right hip in hopes of returning to roster this week
The center fielder came out of the Twins' game Aug. 12 with a sore hip that resulted from, doctors believe, scar tissue that built up after a similar injury in 2022.
Twins fall to Padres 5-3 as first two MLB walks come back to haunt Zebby Matthews
The rookie, noted for his control, issued his first two big-league walks, and both came around to score on Jackson Merrill's three-run double.
Donovan Solano finds home with Padres after big 2023 season with Twins
Donovan Solano and Luis Arraez stopped by the Twins dugout to catch up with their former teammates ahead of Monday's game in San Diego.
Teammates rally to support Twins' Alcala after awful seventh inning
Twins reliever Jose Alcala gave up five runs in two-thirds of an inning, turning a four-run lead into a one-run deficit in the Twins' 6-5, 10-inning loss.
Twins falter late as Rangers win in 10 innings to prevent four-game sweep
Texas withstood Carlos Santana's tying home run in the ninth inning and won 6-5 in the 10th on a throwing error from Twins third baseman Jose Miranda.
Twins rally late to beat Rangers, trim AL Central deficit
Combined with the Guardians' loss in Milwaukee, the Twins whittled their AL Central deficit to two games behind Cleveland.
Twins closer Jhoan Duran looking like himself again, even if he's not hitting 104 mph
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli says pitcher Jhoan Duran doesn't need to "reach the very extreme top of his velocity to be effective."
Twins hold off Rangers 4-3 as Santana provides boost on offense, defense
Ryan Jeffers and Carlos Santana homered, and the Twins moved within three games of the AL Central lead.
Twins righty Henriquez relishes every moment in the majors he can get
Up with the Twins for the fourth time this season, Ronny Henriquez focuses on staying positive and helping his team on the mound.
Injury-riddled Twins scrounge up ninth-inning run without a hit to edge Rangers
Missing Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, the Twins pushed the go-ahead run across on two walks, a steal, a wild pitch and a sacrifice fly by Carlos Santana.
Twins place Byron Buxton on injured list, recall Edouard Julien from St. Paul
Starting pitcher Louie Varland was sent to the Saints and reliever Ronny Henriquez joined the team in Texas.
Buxton homers twice, but Twins lose to Guardians and split series
The Twins couldn't score against Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase after loading the bases in the ninth inning and dropped to 3½ games behind the first-place Guardians.
Baldelli downplays importance of Twins-Guardians series
The Twins manager told his players that every series is going to be important for the remainder of the season as they battle for a playoff spot.
Twins fall to Guardians 2-1 as Simeon Woods Richardson's strong start goes to waste
Both teams managed only four hits in a game that took 1:58, but two of Cleveland's went over the fence.
Twins' Joe Ryan felt fine moments before getting pulled from game due to injury
Righthander Joe Ryan said he noticed a tightness in his shoulder, but it wasn't until he threw some pitches that he realized something was wrong.
Twins sweep Guardians in doubleheader
The Twins got within 1½ games of AL Central-leading Cleveland.
Bad news for Twins: Starter Joe Ryan sidelined indefinitely with shoulder strain
Reliever Brock Stewart will need shoulder surgery, and infielder Brooks Lee is on the injured list.
Twins pitcher Joe Ryan has MRI after leaving Wednesday's game suddenly
The righthanded starter's injury isn't expected to be serious, pending tests on Thursday.
Lewis' three-run blast helps Twins beat White Sox, who lose 20th in a row
The Twins completed a three-gamesweep with a 13-7 win over the Chicago White Sox, whose skid is one game away from the 1988 Orioles' AL record.
Colossal catch, collision just another day at work for Twins' Buxton
The center fielder denied the White Sox's Robert Jr. in the sixth inning and said he appreciated the cheers from fans and teammates alike.
Twins first baseman Carlos Santana headed toward his goal of winning a Gold Glove
The veteran slugger has been a bargain on a one-year contract, and his defensive play has been a highlight.
Twins stop Mets behind López's pitching, homers from Wallner and Buxton
Max Kepler was sidelined after a fluke play in which a catcher's throw hit him on the batting helmet.
Newest Twins pitcher Trevor Richards has fastball, will travel
Righthander Trevor Richards was acquired from the Blue Jays at the trade deadline, the only deal the Twins made.
Twins blanked by Mets 2-0 as David Festa gets no support from offense
The Twins managed only two singles and struck out 13 times in losing at New York for the second night in a row.
Twins' Derek Falvey on lack of trades: 'I believe in our group'
Twins baseball boss Derek Falvey said the asking price on starting pitching was more than he was willing to give up and denied the payroll was an issue.
Randy Dobnak returns to Twins; reliever Trevor Richards acquired from Toronto
Dobnak had pitched well at Class AAA St. Paul; a minor-league infielder was sent to the Blue Jays.
Mets produce, steal runs in 15-2 trouncing of Twins
The Mets battered Twins pitching for 17 hits — and even took a potential home run away from Ryan Jeffers — while handing Minnesota its second 13-run thrashing of the season.
Twins don't take part in flurry of MLB trades ahead of deadline
There were several trades Monday in the major leagues in advance of Tuesday's deadline at 5 p.m.. A few of the players whom the Twins reportedly inquired about are now off the market.
Twins games, Bally Sports return to Comcast on Thursday
There is a catch: BSN, absent since May 1, will be on a tiered sports package
Ober gives up one hit in eight innings, whiffs 11 as Twins blank Tigers and take series
Bailey Ober struck out a career-best 11 and combined with Caleb Thielbar on a one-hitter for the Twins, who prevailed 5-0 on Sunday at Detroit in the rubber match of a three-game series.
Twins' Miranda appears to escape serious injury after getting hit in helmet by pitch
A 95-mph fastball in the first inning Sunday at Detroit hit the Twins' Jose Miranda squarely in the helmet, knocking him out of the game.
Twins lose to Tigers 7-2 as bullpen lets game get away in seventh inning
Brock Stewart and Steven Okert each gave up home runs in Detroit's four-run seventh, one inning after Joe Ryan was stung by a sixth-inning triple.
Former Olympians Joe Ryan, Simeon Woods Richardson enjoyed Tokyo experience
Both pitchers were in Japan for the Olympics three years ago when they learned they had been dealt to the Twins.
Twins thump Tigers 9-3 behind four homers, strong outing from López
Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, Matt Wallner also hit a solo homer and Christian Vázquez delivered a two-run shot.
Royce Lewis returns to Twins after missing 16 games
The 25-year-old third baseman was sidelined because of a right adductor strain.
Twins might be back on Twin Cities cable systems soon
Diamond attorneys claim a contract is near for MLB, and things look good for NBA and NHL games as well.
Brewers sweep Twins as bullpen falters, offense can't catch up
Milwaukee hit four home runs to rally and win 8-7 over a Twins team that put runners on but couldn't take advantage.
Twins frustrated but not too mad after fan catches Brewers home run
A fan in a Twins jersey grabbed Rhys Hoskins' go-ahead homer as Austin Martin leapt for it in the eighth inning. Umpires ruled that there was no interference.
Brewers top Twins with five-run 12th inning before record Target Field crowd
An announced crowd of 41,679 — the largest regular-season crowd at Target Field — saw the Twins tie the score twice before ultimately falling.
Bad news after the break: Twins put Correa, Paddack on injured list
Austin Martin and Edouard Julien will be active as the Twins play Milwaukee in a weekend series.
Hopefully-healthier Twins ramp up for second-half AL Central chase
Minnesota resumes play Saturday, a day after the rest of the league. For some of its more beat-up players, that's a blessing.
Not on top of the division at the All-Star break? For Twins, it often hasn't mattered.
Of the 10 times since 1998 a team has rallied to win the AL Central after not leading it at the All-Star break, the Twins were that team six times.
Twins will open the 2025 season on March 27 in St. Louis
The home opener will be April 3 at Target Field against Houston.
What does the second half look like for the Twins?
At the All-Star break, the team has its third-best record in the past three decades despite some key first-half injuries.
Twins' Correa removed from AL All-Star roster because of injury
Shortstop Carlos Correa is again suffering from plantar fasciitis, although this time it's to his right foot instead of his left, and not as bad as a year ago.
Margot is hero, then goat as Twins lose to Giants in finale before All-Star break
Manuel Margot had the Twins' first hit in the seventh inning and a tying two-run double in the ninth, but his diving attempt on Mike Yastrzemski's fly ball in the ninth contributed to a 3-2 defeat.
Correa scratched because of heel injury, leaving Twins shorthanded
The Twins' solution was to start Christian Vázquez at third base for the first time in his career.
Twins top Giants as Santana delivers tiebreaking home run that's just fair
Both teams took aim at the foul pole repeatedly, but only Carlos Santana was able to come up with a home run down the line in left field, helping the Twins win 4-2.
Twins fall to Giants 7-1 as Joe Ryan struggles and home run streak ends
The Twins failed to hit a home run for the first time in 29 games, falling three short of tying the major league record.
Correa returns to San Francisco with Twins after nearly signing with Giants
The Giants were moments away from calling a news conference to introduce Carlos Correa as their shortstop, only to back out of the $350 million deal.
Twins utilityman Castro added to American League All-Star team
Willi Castro will join teammate Carlos Correa at the game in Texas on Tuesday after being named as an injury replacement for Houston's Jose Altuve.
One small mistake vs. White Sox snowballs quickly for Twins' Ober
Bailey Ober's quality start ends with his fifth loss of the season in Game 1 of a doubleheader that turned on narrowly missing his target at a key moment.
Back-to-back homers by Lee, Correa help Twins split with White Sox
After dropping the first game 3-1, Brooks Lee and Carlos Correa belted solo homers in the sixth inning of Game 2 before Byron Buxton and Ryan Jeffers manufactured the go-ahead run in the seventh for a 3-2 victory.
Twins' missed first-inning chance costs them in 3-1 loss to White Sox
The defeat, in the first game of a doubleheader, was the White Sox's first in nine games against the Twins this season.
Twins reliever Kody Funderburk, teammates revel in first career save
Just recalled from Class AAA St. Paul, Kody Funderburk is finding his old form, said manager Rocco Baldelli.
