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Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
Read full article: Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DHLeft-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox have been selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year.
MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next season
Read full article: MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next seasonMajor League Baseball has announced it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins next year.
Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with Ángel Martínez ahead of Game 2 against Tigers
Read full article: Guardians replace injured Tyler Freeman with Ángel Martínez ahead of Game 2 against TigersGuardians utilityman Tyler Freeman sustained an oblique injury during a simulated game Sunday and was dropped from the AL Division Series roster prior to Cleveland hosting Detroit in Game 2.
‘October Ready’: Young Detroit Tigers defy odds, clinch first playoff berth since 2014
Read full article: ‘October Ready’: Young Detroit Tigers defy odds, clinch first playoff berth since 2014The Detroit Tigers are playoff-bound for the first time in 10 years after defeating the Chicago White Sox 4-1 to clinch a spot in the American League Wild Card round.
All 5 games go Detroit Tigers’ way Sunday as they move into playoff position
Read full article: All 5 games go Detroit Tigers’ way Sunday as they move into playoff positionAll five games that mattered to the Detroit Tigers on Sunday went their way as they moved into a playoff position for the first time.
Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over Twins
Read full article: Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over TwinsAndrés Giménez singled home José Ramírez from second base in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
Share of foreign-born people in the US is at its highest rate in over a century, survey says
Read full article: Share of foreign-born people in the US is at its highest rate in over a century, survey saysThe percentage of U.S. residents born outside the country reached its highest level in more than a century in 2023.
Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this week
Read full article: Veteran stars Jacob deGrom, Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers' rotation later this weekVeteran stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer will rejoin the Texas Rangers’ pitching rotation later this week after both had an extended absence due to injuries.
Breaking down all possible tiebreaker scenarios for Detroit Tigers playoff push
Read full article: Breaking down all possible tiebreaker scenarios for Detroit Tigers playoff pushThe Detroit Tigers are firmly in the playoff mix with a few weeks left in the season, and there’s a good chance tiebreakers could come into play.
White Sox beaten 13-7 by Twins for 20th straight loss, longest MLB skid in 36 years
Read full article: White Sox beaten 13-7 by Twins for 20th straight loss, longest MLB skid in 36 yearsThe woeful Chicago White Sox have lost their 20th consecutive game, the majors’ longest skid in 36 years and one short of the American League record, as Chris Flexen was chased early in a 13-7 defeat against the Minnesota Twins.
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 Kepler’s tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning that lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 6-2 win.
Bailey Ober allows 1 hit in 8 innings to lead the Twins past the Tigers, 5-0
Read full article: Bailey Ober allows 1 hit in 8 innings to lead the Twins past the Tigers, 5-0Bailey Ober allowed one hit in eight scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 5-0 to win the weekend and season series against the Tigers.
Wenceel Pérez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3
Read full article: Wenceel Pérez slams a two-run homer in the eighth and Tigers rally to beat the Reds 5-3Pinch-hitter Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run homer and Mark Canha doubled home the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Detroit Tigers locked up their first series win in two weeks, rallying to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Twins DH José Miranda sets club record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances
Read full article: Twins DH José Miranda sets club record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearancesMinnesota Twins designated hitter José Miranda has set a team record with hits in 10 consecutive plate appearances.
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 — and players and fans are going crazy over it.
Juan Soto has elbow inflammation and is out of the lineup but will not go on Yankees' injured list
Read full article: Juan Soto has elbow inflammation and is out of the lineup but will not go on Yankees' injured listYankees slugger Juan Soto has elbow inflammation and was not in the starting lineup for the first time this season when New York opened a high-profile series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yankees slugger Juan Soto exits game with left forearm discomfort, will undergo imaging Friday
Read full article: Yankees slugger Juan Soto exits game with left forearm discomfort, will undergo imaging FridayYankees slugger Juan Soto was removed from a game against the Minnesota Twins with left forearm discomfort.
Detroit Tigers finally forced to demote Spencer Torkelson to minors
Read full article: Detroit Tigers finally forced to demote Spencer Torkelson to minorsThe Detroit Tigers gave Spencer Torkelson every chance to break out of his season-long slump, but they were ultimately forced to demote him to the minor leagues.
As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defense
Read full article: As Dallas competes for NBA and NHL crowns, the Texas Rangers are struggling with their title defenseThe Texas Rangers host the Arizona Diamondbacks this week in a rematch of last year’s World Series.
Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2
Read full article: Will Brennan hits walk-off 3-run homer in the 9th, Guardians beat Twins 5-2Will Brennan hit a three-run homer off Jhoan Duran with two outs in a wild ninth inning, giving the Cleveland Guardians a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack's 6 innings
Read full article: Twins stretch win streak to 11 with 5-2 victory over Red Sox behind Paddack's 6 inningsChris Paddack pitched six scoreless innings to carry the Minnesota Twins to their 11th consecutive victory with a 5-2 decision over the Boston Red Sox.
Wenceel Pérez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1
Read full article: Wenceel Pérez hits a 2-run drive for 1st big league homer as the Tigers beat the Royals 4-1Wenceel Pérez hit a two-run drive for his first major league homer, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1.
White Sox drop to 3-22 as Julien hits 2 of Twins' 5 homers in 6-3 win for 4-game sweep
Read full article: White Sox drop to 3-22 as Julien hits 2 of Twins' 5 homers in 6-3 win for 4-game sweepThe Chicago White Sox dropped to 3-22, wasting a two-run lead and stretching their losing streak to a season-high seven with a 6-3 defeat to Minnesota as Edouard Julien hit two of the Twins’ five solo home runs.
Casey Mize throws 6 shutout innings for 1st win since 2021 as Tigers beat Twins 6-1
Read full article: Casey Mize throws 6 shutout innings for 1st win since 2021 as Tigers beat Twins 6-1Casey Mize pitched six scoreless innings for his major league win since 2021, and Buddy Kennedy homered and drove in three runs as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1.
What Javier Baez said about getting booed at home by Detroit Tigers fans
Read full article: What Javier Baez said about getting booed at home by Detroit Tigers fansJavier Baez hit a key home run to spark the Detroit Tigers on Sunday, and then he talked about being booed by the home fans at Comerica Park.
Yankees pitcher Cortes emerges pain-free from first spring training start after injury-marred 2023
Read full article: Yankees pitcher Cortes emerges pain-free from first spring training start after injury-marred 2023New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes emerged pain-free from his first spring training appearance.
Twins acquire outfielder Manuel Margot in 3-player trade with Dodgers, who add Kiké Hernández
Read full article: Twins acquire outfielder Manuel Margot in 3-player trade with Dodgers, who add Kiké HernándezThe Minnesota Twins acquired outfielder Manuel Margot, minor league shortstop Rayne Doncon and cash from the Los Angeles Dodgers for minor league shortstop Noah Miller.
Can Detroit Tigers win division? A realistic breakdown of their chances against Twins
Read full article: Can Detroit Tigers win division? A realistic breakdown of their chances against TwinsCan the Detroit Tigers really win the division and get back to the playoffs this season? Let’s take an honest look at their chances.
17 questions I want answered during Detroit Tigers spring training
Read full article: 17 questions I want answered during Detroit Tigers spring trainingThe rebuild is over, and it's time for the Detroit Tigers to start contending for the playoffs. With that said... I have questions as spring training begins (17 of them).
Detroit Tigers sign veteran starting pitcher Kenta Maeda to 2-year deal, per reports
Read full article: Detroit Tigers sign veteran starting pitcher Kenta Maeda to 2-year deal, per reportsThe Detroit Tigers have agreed to a two-year deal with veteran starting pitcher Kenta Maeda, according to reports.
José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
Read full article: José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCSJosé Abreu homered for the third time in two games for the Houston Astros in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Twins bring Buxton back after mid-series roster switch for ailing Kirilloff
Read full article: Twins bring Buxton back after mid-series roster switch for ailing KirilloffThe Minnesota Twins have added designated hitter Byron Buxton as an injury substitute to their AL Division Series roster prior to Game 4 against Houston.
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 leadJosé 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.
Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
Read full article: Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDSCarlos Correa had three hits and three RBIs and Pablo López pitched seven shutout innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series.
Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS opener
Read full article: Verlander holds Twins scoreless, Alvarez and Altuve power Astros to 6-4 victory in ALDS openerJustin Verlander pitched six shutout innings, Yordan Alvarez homered twice and the Houston Astros held on for a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Twins in their AL Division Series opener.
Twins advance for 1st time in 21 years with 2-0 win to sweep Blue Jays behind Gray, Correa
Read full article: Twins advance for 1st time in 21 years with 2-0 win to sweep Blue Jays behind Gray, CorreaThe Minnesota Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays in their AL Wild Card Series with a 2-0 win in Game 2.
Twins stop record 18-game postseason skid on strength of Royce Lewis home runs
Read full article: Twins stop record 18-game postseason skid on strength of Royce Lewis home runsRoyce Lewis hit home runs in each of his first two at-bats to carry the Minnesota Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in the opener of their AL Wild Card Series.
Detroit Tigers still haven’t been eliminated from playoff race with 9 games left 👀
Read full article: Detroit Tigers still haven’t been eliminated from playoff race with 9 games left 👀It’s late September, and the Detroit Tigers still haven’t been eliminated from the playoff race. All they have to do is win their last nine games and they’ve got a chance.
Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1
Read full article: Twins overcome Hunter Greene's 14 Ks, rally to beat Reds 5-3 and drop AL Central magic number to 1Jorge Polanco capped a three-run ninth inning with a go-ahead single, helping the Minnesota Twins overcome Hunter Greene’s 14 strikeouts to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-3.
Eduardo Rodriguez pitches 7 innings as Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 6-0
Read full article: Eduardo Rodriguez pitches 7 innings as Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota Twins 6-0Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven solid innings, and the Detroit Tigers stopped Minnesota’s five-game winning streak with a 6-0 victory over the Twins.
Detroit Tigers radio analyst, World Series champion Jim Price dies at age 81
Read full article: Detroit Tigers radio analyst, World Series champion Jim Price dies at age 81Detroit Tigers radio analyst Jim Price, who also won a World Series championship as a player with the organization, died Monday at the age of 81.
The Minnesota Twins are opening a gap in the AL Central. Can they finally end their postseason skid?
Read full article: The Minnesota Twins are opening a gap in the AL Central. Can they finally end their postseason skid?There’s been a sense all season that whoever wins the AL Central will be the weak link in the American League playoffs.
Yankees hire TV analyst Sean Casey as hitting coach to replace fired Dillon Lawson, AP source says
Read full article: Yankees hire TV analyst Sean Casey as hitting coach to replace fired Dillon Lawson, AP source saysThe New York Yankees have hired 12-year big league veteran Sean Casey as their hitting coach for the remainder of this season, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press.
Twins rally, finish off Tigers in 10th to take 3-game series
Read full article: Twins rally, finish off Tigers in 10th to take 3-game seriesRoyce Lewis scored the tying run in the eighth inning and drove in the go-ahead run in the 10th inning as the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 and win the three-game series.
Twins fans boo Spencer Torkelson for breaking Joe Mauer plaque with foul ball, then hitting homer
Read full article: Twins fans boo Spencer Torkelson for breaking Joe Mauer plaque with foul ball, then hitting homerMinnesota Twins fans were not very happy with Spencer Torkelson this weekend when he broke Joe Mauer’s number retirement plaque with a foul ball and then blasted a go-ahead homer.
Torkelson, Carpenter homer as Tigers beat Twins 6-4 to take 3 of 4 in the series
Read full article: Torkelson, Carpenter homer as Tigers beat Twins 6-4 to take 3 of 4 in the seriesSpencer Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter hit back-to-back homers during Detroit’s five-run fifth inning, and the Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-4.
Blue Jays' Anthony Bass says he doesn't think his anti-LGBTQ+ post was hateful
Read full article: Blue Jays' Anthony Bass says he doesn't think his anti-LGBTQ+ post was hatefulToronto Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said Thursday he doesn’t believe an anti-LGBTQ+ social media post he shared last month was hateful.
Outman hits grand slam to propel Dodgers to 7-3 victory over Twins
Read full article: Outman hits grand slam to propel Dodgers to 7-3 victory over TwinsJames Outman hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday.
Dodgers win in 12th on bases-loaded walk, Muncy homers twice to regain major-league lead
Read full article: Dodgers win in 12th on bases-loaded walk, Muncy homers twice to regain major-league leadChris Taylor scored on a bases-loaded walk in the 12th inning, Max Muncy homered twice to move back into the major league lead, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-8 for their sixth straight win.
Judge drives in 3, helps Yanks top Twins 12-6 to avoid sweep
Read full article: Judge drives in 3, helps Yanks top Twins 12-6 to avoid sweepAaron Judge had three hits and three RBIs and dodged an injury scare on his eventful 31st birthday, helping the New York Yankees avoid a sweep and beat the Minnesota Twins 12-6.
Cole tosses 2-hitter with 10 Ks as Yanks blank Twins 2-0
Read full article: Cole tosses 2-hitter with 10 Ks as Yanks blank Twins 2-0Gerrit Cole pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts for his fourth career shutout and the second complete game in the majors this season, leading the New York Yankees to a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Germán leads Yankees over Twins 6-1 after sticky stuff flap
Read full article: Germán leads Yankees over Twins 6-1 after sticky stuff flapDomingo Germán retired his first 16 batters, staying in the game after an extensive sticky substance check by umpires, leading the New York Yankees over the Twins 6-1.
Twins trade batting champ Arraez to Marlins for Pablo López
Read full article: Twins trade batting champ Arraez to Marlins for Pablo LópezThe Minnesota Twins have traded reigning American League batting champion Luis Arraez to the Miami Marlins for a three-player package featuring starting pitcher Pablo López.
AP source: Correa reaches $200M, 6-year deal with Twins
Read full article: AP source: Correa reaches $200M, 6-year deal with TwinsA person familiar with the negotiations says Carlos Correa has agreed to a $200 million, six-year contract that keeps him with the Minnesota Twins after failing to complete deals with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
AP source: Correa's ankle subject of talks with Mets
Read full article: AP source: Correa's ankle subject of talks with MetsThe New York Mets and Carlos Correa’s agent are having discussions over the infielder’s physical days after similar concerns from the San Francisco Giants led to a collapse of their agreement with All-Star.
AP source: Mets swoop, snatch Correa for $315M, 12-year deal
Read full article: AP source: Mets swoop, snatch Correa for $315M, 12-year dealCarlos Correa has agreed to a $315 million, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with his physical.
AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year deal
Read full article: AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year dealStar shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press.