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White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 win
Read full article: White Sox losing streak reaches 19 as Kepler hits go-ahead, 7th-inning homer in Twins' 6-2 winThe Chicago White Sox extended their team-record losing streak to 19, giving up Max Keplerโs tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 win.
Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitar
Read full article: Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitarThe Minnesota Twins have a new home run celebration โ and players and fans are going crazy over it.
Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks Monday
Read full article: Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks MondayShohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola were among the 130 players who became free agents as baseballโs business season began the day following the Texas Rangersโ first World Series title.
Josรฉ Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
Read full article: Josรฉ Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCSJosรฉ Abreu homered for the third time in two games for the Houston Astros in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
Read full article: Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS leadJosรฉ Abreu hit a three-run homer for Houston in a four-run first inning against Sonny Gray and piled on with a two-run shot in the ninth to power the Astros past the Minnesota Twins 9-1.
Twins' bid for combo no-hitter ends with 1 out in 9th vs KC
Read full article: Twins' bid for combo no-hitter ends with 1 out in 9th vs KCMinnesota rookie Joe Ryan and reliever Jovani Moran combined to pitch no-hit ball until Bobby Witt Jr. doubled with one out in the ninth inning as the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3.
Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins
Read full article: Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, TwinsJustin Verlander was pulled after pitching six no-hit innings in his major league-leading 16th win and the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in Carlos Correaโs return to Houston.
Arraez, Correa lead Twins to 8-4 win over Tigers
Read full article: Arraez, Correa lead Twins to 8-4 win over TigersLuis Arraez had three hits to raise his major league-leading average to .342, Carlos Correa homered and the Minnesota Twins scored six late runs to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Saturday night for just their fourth win in 12 games.
Naylor's 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over Twins
Read full article: Naylor's 2-run HR in 10th gives Guardians 7-6 win over TwinsJosh Naylor hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning, completing a four-run rally that gave the Cleveland Guardians a 7-6 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10
Read full article: Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10Oscar Gonzalez tied the game with a two-run single and scored on Owen Millerโs go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 11-10.
Kepler, Pagรกn among 4 unvaccinated Twins to miss Jays series
Read full article: Kepler, Pagรกn among 4 unvaccinated Twins to miss Jays seriesThe struggling Minnesota Twins have arrived in Toronto without regular right fielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio Pagรกn, Caleb Thielbar and Trevor Megill.
Kody Clemens hitless in MLB debut, Tigers split with Twins
Read full article: Kody Clemens hitless in MLB debut, Tigers split with TwinsJonathan Schoop homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers, with Kody Clemens making his major league debut while his famous father watched from a suite, beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 to split a doubleheader.
Schoop 3rd from Curaรงao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins
Read full article: Schoop 3rd from Curaรงao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top TwinsJonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaรงao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 in the opener of a five-game series.
Sonny day: Grayโs 7 shutout innings send Twins past Tigers
Read full article: Sonny day: Grayโs 7 shutout innings send Twins past TigersSonny Gray compiled a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven sharp innings, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Detroit Tigers 2-0 for their sixth straight victory.
Correa promises 'championship culture' for luckless Twins
Read full article: Correa promises 'championship culture' for luckless TwinsCarlos Correa has declared the postseason โhis time,โ and the Minnesota Twins hope all that October experience can turn around the fortunes of a snake-bitten franchise.
Cole pitches streaking Yanks past Twins; Sunday's game PPD
Read full article: Cole pitches streaking Yanks past Twins; Sunday's game PPDGerrit Cole struck out Josh Donaldson with the bases loaded to end the fifth inning and got through the sixth throwing shutout ball, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnestoa Twins 7-1 for their season-high ninth straight win.
Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 final
Read full article: Lions-Vikings? Naw, Tigers top Twins by NFL-like 17-14 finalJeimer Candelario and Eric Haase each drove in three runs and the Detroit Tigers, despite giving up seven homers and not hitting any, outlasted the Minnesota Twins 17-14.
Giolito fires back at Donaldson, White Sox beat Twins 7-6
Read full article: Giolito fires back at Donaldson, White Sox beat Twins 7-6Lucas Giolito lobbed an expletive-laced response in Josh Donaldsonโs direction after the slugger appeared to yell โNot sticky anymore,โ after a first-inning homer, overshadowing Gavin Sheetsโ successful debut for the White Sox in a 7-6 victory over the Twins.
Rip-off: Indians pitcher Plesac breaks thumb removing shirt
Read full article: Rip-off: Indians pitcher Plesac breaks thumb removing shirtCleveland Indians righty Zach Plesac has been put on the 10-day injured list, the result of breaking the thumb on his pitching hand while yanking off his undershirt after a rough outing.
Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice
Read full article: Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twiceMatt Olson hit a grand slam, Mitch Moreland homered twice to back Sean Manaeaโs shutout, then Jesรบs Luzardo followed with his own Game 2 gem as the Oakland Athletics swept a doubleheader against the depleted Minnesota Twins, 7-0 and 1-0 to run their winning streak to 10 games.
Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red Sox
Read full article: Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red SoxMax Keplerโs RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winning string for the Red Sox.
Woo hoo! Baddoo hits again, Tigers rookie tops Twins in 10th
Read full article: Woo hoo! Baddoo hits again, Tigers rookie tops Twins in 10thAkil Baddoo added another big hit in this charmed start to his big league career, lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CF
Read full article: Lindor, Mets talk about new deal; Rosario struggles in CFโWeโre just talking.โThe Mets obtained Lindor from Cleveland in January, and he's signed for this season at $22.3 million. Canning now has 13 strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings. The two-time Cy Young Award winner has permitted three hits in 8 2/3 innings with 16 strikeouts and a walk. Nola has given up 15 hits in 8 2/3 innings, seeing his ERA rise to 10.38. Kyle Wright made his fourth start, giving up two runs on three hits and two walks in 2 2/3 innings.
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
Read full article: Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus testThe two-time AL Central champion Twins are hoping Happ can give them a veteran presence at the back of their rotation. Ian Anderson pitched two scoreless innings, allowing three hits and a walk. Houston piggy-backed a pair of starters with Framber Valdez yielding McNeil's homer in the first two innings, striking out two. AdBLUE JAYS 4, PHILLIES 2 (6)Steven Matz allowed a hit in two scoreless innings, striking out three without a walk. CUBS 3, ROYALS 2 (7)Outfielder Rafael Ortega, who signed a minor league deal with Chicago after playing 34 games for Atlanta last season, hit a bases-loaded triple.
Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for Mancini
Read full article: Spring games begin with fans, new faces, moment for ManciniAdJazz Chisholm of the Marlins and Adam Haseley of the Phillies did even better โ they led off games with home runs. Mancini took off his helmet to acknowledge a standing ovation that included the fans, the Orioles and the Pirates. Marco Gonzales made his first spring start for Seattle, allowing two hits and an unearned run in two innings. Center fielder Trent Grisham, coming off his first Gold Glove last season, doubled and scored a run for San Diego. Top prospect Jeter Downs had a two-run home run and RBI single, while Michael Chavis hit a solo shot.
Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs
Read full article: Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs"But what are they going to say now?โNine months after Houston's rules-breaking, sign-stealing system was revealed, the Astros advanced to the Division Series in Los Angeles. The Twins are 0-18 in the playoffs since winning Game 1 of their Division Series at the New York Yankees on Oct. 5, 2004, a total of seven rounds lost. Since that date, the Astros are 43-35 in postseason play, winning 10 of 15 rounds with three trips to the World Series. In a three-game division series sweep by the Yankees last year, the Twins totaled seven runs and 22 hits. Baldelli declined to confirm whether Buxton was experiencing a recurrence of concussion symptoms that kept him out of the last two regular season games.
Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17
Read full article: Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17Houston Astros' Carlos Correa, left, and George Springer, center, jump in celebration of the Astros 4-1 win over the Minnesota Twins 4-1 in Game 1 of an American League wild-card baseball series, Tuesday Sept. 29, 2020, in Minneapolis. They know what itโs like," said manager Dusty Baker, after the Astros became the first team in major league history to win a game after reaching the postseason with a losing record. It didnโt go my way,โ said Romo, who has three World Series rings with San Francisco and pitched in his 30th career postseason game. Minnesotaโs previous win in the playoffs was notched in New York on Oct. 5, 2004, in Game 1 of the AL division series. UP NEXTThe Astros were waiting until after the game to announce their starter for Game 2, though Valdez's appearance took him out of the mix.
Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1
Read full article: Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1Minnesota Twins' Jake Cave (60) runs to score on a single hit by Eddie Rosario against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)CHICAGO โ Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanรณ and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night. The Twins, who won the division last year, will make back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2009-10. After Mills struck out the first two batters of the game, Rosario homered on the first pitch he saw for a 1-0 lead. In the sixth, Rosario hit an RBI single for a 2-1 lead.
Bieber wins again, Lindor homers as Indians down Twins 4-2
Read full article: Bieber wins again, Lindor homers as Indians down Twins 4-2Cleveland Indians' Francisco Lindor reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning in a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020, in Cleveland. Bieber (6-0) allowed two runs and four hits in six innings as the Indians ended a four-game losing streak to the Twins and pulled within 1 1/2 games of the division leaders. Bieber had three walks in the first three innings he came in with just six in 40 2/3 innings all season but regrouped. With the Indians down 2-1, Lindor connected in the sixth off reliever Jorge Alcala (1-1), who replaced starter Rich Hill to start the inning. Carlos Santana followed with a walk, and one out later, pinch-hitter Tyler Naquin delivered an RBI double to put the Indians ahead 4-2.
Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12
Read full article: Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda of Japan throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)MINNEAPOLIS Kenta Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the Minnesota Twins, who blew a three-run lead but came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings. Maeda's no-hit bid was ended by Eric Sogard's soft single that soared just over the glove of a leaping Polanco at shortstop. Maeda retired 21 straight batters in a stretch from the first to the eighth innings and finished with 12 strikeouts. Opponents are 0 for 22 against Hader this season, with four walks and one hit by pitch 12 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings.
Twins break HR record but lose to Tigers 10-7
Read full article: Twins break HR record but lose to Tigers 10-7Ronny Rodriguez #60 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Comerica Park. The Twins homered six times to bring their season total to 268, one more than the New York Yankees managed last year. Ronny Rodriguez hit a pair of two-run homers for the Tigers, who snapped a six-game skid and halted a six-game winning streak by the AL Central-leading Twins. Miguel Cabrera put the Tigers up 3-2 with an RBI double, and Rodriguez followed with a two-run shot. Tigers: Cabrera was in the lineup for the first time since Tuesday, when he left with tightness in his left biceps.
Sano and Cave homer again, Twins overcome Tigers 8-5
Read full article: Sano and Cave homer again, Twins overcome Tigers 8-5Miguel Cabrera #24 of the Detroit Tigers doubles in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on August 24. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)MINNEAPOLIS - Miguel Sano's three-run homer capped a five-run rally in the fifth inning, Jake Cave and Max Kepler also connected and the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-5 Saturday night. Sano and Cave both homered twice Friday night in a 9-6 loss to the Tigers, who have the worst record in the league. Sano pulled his 26th homer into the second deck in left off Edwin Jackson (3-7). Cave hit a two-run homer in the sixth off Matt Hall.