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Twins
June 30, 2018
Cubs blast their way to victory over Twins on blustery day at Wrigley

Cubs blast their way to victory over Twins on blustery day at Wrigley

Joe Mauer had five RBI for the Twins, but with the wind blowing out the Cubs hit four home runs en route to a 10-6 victory.
Twins
June 29, 2018

Twins call up versatile, free-swinging Astudillo from Rochester

In 609 games and 2,342 plate appearances over nine minor league seasons, Willians Astudillo has walked 80 times while striking out 76. Miguel Sano has struck out 66 times — this year.
Twins
June 29, 2018

Friday's Twins-Cubs game recap

A look back at Friday night's game.
Twins
June 29, 2018
Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward and fans watch as a foul ball bounces off the wall along the first base line in the second inning Friday.

Reusse: Even in down season, Twins fans flock to Wrigley Field

A three-run home run into the basket in left field from Joe Mauer gave the hordes of Twins fans in Chicago on Friday something mighty to cheer about.
Twins
June 29, 2018
What year is it? Mauer ill at Wrigley, hits a home run (and is expecting Baby No. 3)

What year is it? Mauer ill at Wrigley, hits a home run (and is expecting Baby No. 3)

Just like in 2009, Joe Mauer is under the weather while the Twins are taking on the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Twins
June 28, 2018
Morrison comes through - twice - in 13-inning Twins victory

Morrison comes through - twice - in 13-inning Twins victory

After Logan Morrison homered in the seventh, closer Fernando Rodney blew the save for the Twins vs. the White Sox. Morrison, though, came through again by scoring the game-winning run.
Twins
June 28, 2018
Wrigley Field

Friendly confines: Twins players excited to play at Wrigley Field

The last time the Twins played at Wrigley Field was 2009, so many of the current Twins on Friday will play in front of the outfield ivy for the first time.
Twins
June 28, 2018

Twins-Cubs series preview

Twins pitchers took batting practice before Thursday's game, preparing to play six consecutive games in NL ballparks. First up: Three in Wrigley Field
Twins
June 28, 2018

Thursday's Twins-White Sox game recap

A look back at Thursday afternoon's game.
Twins
June 28, 2018

Plenty of bickering during Twins series against White Sox

The Twins finished the first half of their Windy City swing going 1-2 against the White Sox. Now it's on to Wrigley Field and three games against the Cubs
Twins
June 28, 2018
Jake Odorizzi

Struggling Odorizzi gets another start as Molitor looks for winning lineup

The Twins have lost the first two games of the series in Chicago and play an afternoon game before heading to the North Side and playing the Cubs.
Twins
June 28, 2018
It's simple: Twins are losing battles because they are losing WAR

It's simple: Twins are losing battles because they are losing WAR

The Cooler: In this era of advanced baseball statistics, there is no perfect statistic. But there are a few that attempt to factor in everything a player does to represent their value.
Twins
June 28, 2018
Minnesota Twins' manager Paul Molitor, left, argues with third base umpire Gerry Davis during the sixth inning

Boiling point: Twins lose game to White Sox, Molitor and Glynn to ejections

Manager Paul Molitor and third base coach Gene Glynn were tossed in the sixth inning. They didn't miss much as the Twins fell 6-1 to the White Sox for their fifth loss in six games.
Twins
June 28, 2018
Twins Manager Paul Molitor checked on Eduardo Escobar after he was hit by Red Sox pitcher Rick Porcello during the first inning last week.

Hartman: Twins still trying to weather injuries

Results haven't matched expectations as yet for the Twins, but Manager Paul Molitor does what he can with the lineup.
Twins
June 27, 2018
Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor leaves the dugout after being ejected during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Chicago Whi

Postgame: Glynn, Molitor bleepin' mad, unhappy about umpiring

Coach Gene Glynn and manager Paul Molitor talk about what they said that led to their ejections, and umpire crew chief Gerry Davis talks, too.
Twins
June 27, 2018

Wednesday's Twins-White Sox game recap

A look back at Wednesday night's game.
Twins
June 27, 2018
Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia

Mejia to start on Saturday for Twins against Cubs

SS Royce Lewis, the first overall pick in last year's draft, remains at Class A Cedar Rapids for now as the Twins move other prospects
Twins
June 27, 2018
Eduardo Escobar is surging for the Twins, partly because the exit velocity of the balls he hits is a career-best 88 mph.

'Going through the ball.' Data details Escobar's dramatic rise

North Score: Eduardo Escobar is hitting the ball harder than he has at any point in his career. Here's how we know that.
Twins
June 27, 2018
Jake Cave

Cave's call-up is latest attempt by Twins to find more offense

The Twins are using any trick they can come up with to get some consistency from a lineup has often gotten little from anyone other than Eddie Rosario and Eduardo Escobar.
Twins
June 27, 2018
Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco was suspended for 80 games prior to the start of this season. He is currently on a minor league assignment.

Polanco homers in first start at shortstop in suspension rehab

Jorge Polanco on Tuesday went 2-for-3 with a single, homer, RBI and two walks. He is on a minor league assignment as he enters the final days of his 80-game suspension for violating the league's drug policy.