Joel Rippel
News Assistant
Joel Rippel writes about sports for the Star Tribune.
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Twins put catcher Christian Vázquez on injured list because of left shoulder infection
The Twins and Kansas City open a three-game series at Target Field tonight.
August 8, 2025
Twins-Tigers series preview: Pitching probables, radio-TV information, injury report
Detroit leads the American League Central and is tied with Toronto for the best record in the league.
August 4, 2025
Loons fall in eighth round of shootout after giving up tying goal late to 10-man América
The Loons also were stung by an own goal before finally losing in their second Leagues Cup game.
August 3, 2025
Lynx rout Aces by 53 points, Collier departs with injury
Minnesota defeated the Las Vegas 111-58 behind a dazzling first-half shooting demonstration by Kayla McBride. Meanwhile, Napheesa Collier appeared to turn her right ankle near the end of the third quarter.
August 3, 2025
Twins-Guardians series preview: Pitching probables, injury report, radio-TV information
The Twins have traded nearly a dozen players in the past week and will definitely be a “new look” team.
August 1, 2025
Twins call up veteran reliever Michael Tonkin from St. Paul, send Travis Adams to minors
The Twins open a three-game series tonight against the Red Sox, who won 10 in a row before the All-Star break and are third in the AL East.
July 28, 2025
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Lynx remain perfect in league games at Target Center, rolling away from the Aces
Minnesota piled up its highest point total of the season in the 109-78 victory, its 14th win of 2025 at home.
July 26, 2025
Twins-Nationals series preview: Pitching probables, radio-TV information, injury report
Washington is last in the National League East while the Twins are opening a six-game homestand.
July 25, 2025
Twins-Dodgers series preview: Pitching matchups, injury report, radio-TV information
The defending World Series champions have lost 10 of their past 12 games but still lead the National League West.
July 21, 2025
Twins-Rockies series preview: Pitching probables, injury report, radio-TV information
Colorado is on pace to lose a major-league record 125 games.
July 17, 2025
Twins-Pirates series preview: Pitching probables, radio-TV information, injury report
The final series before the All-Star break begins with a showcase of two All-Star starting pitchers.
July 11, 2025
Former Gophers baseball All-American Mike Walseth dies at 77
He played 10 years of pro ball, six of them in the Mexican League, and coached at Park of Cottage Grove.
July 8, 2025
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