An American League Central title seems unlikely, but the Twins are battling for a wild-card berth.
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RandBall: The most important game of the Twins season happened in July
The Twins don’t have much going for them right now in a desperate and slump-filled September. But they do have one big advantage over their closest pursuers in the wild card race.
AuthoredMichael Rand
AuthoredMichael RandSeptember 17, 2024
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Twins claim pitcher Cole Irvin off waivers from Baltimore, option Jorge Alcala
Cole Irvin has been a starter for part of his big league career but was designated for assignment by the Orioles.
September 17, 2024
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Twins lose to Guardians 4-3 after Griffin Jax surrenders two-run homer in eighth
Pablo López completed six innings with a 3-1 lead, and Griffin Jax rescued him from a bases-loaded jam in the seventh, but Cleveland rebounded to move to 7½ games ahead of the Twins.
September 17, 2024
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Brooks Lee’s career-best five RBI help Twins beat Reds 9-2 to avoid sweep
Brooks Lee hit a go-ahead two-run single in the sixth inning and added a three-run triple in the seventh as the Twins defeated Cincinnati on Sunday.
September 16, 2024
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Twins-Guardians series preview: Radio-TV information, injury report, key statistics
The Twins likely won’t be repeating as AL Central champions as they trail the first-place Guardians by 6½ games with two weeks to play.
September 15, 2024
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Rocco Baldelli: Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton to miss some Twins games over season’s final weeks
Both Twins stars were just activated from the injured list following long absences, but the team will continue to be careful with them.
September 15, 2024
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With stars back in lineup, Twins blown out by Reds for eighth loss in 11 games
Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis are all on the active roster again, but it didn’t do much to help the plummeting Twins, who have been outscored 19-5 in two losses to Cincinnati.
September 15, 2024
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Reusse: Rocco Baldelli second-guessers, beware when you get what you want
Baseball fans have long complained about managerial decisions, and Twins followers have learned of late that sometimes you’re damned if you do and damned if you don’t.
AuthoredPatrick Reusse
AuthoredPatrick ReusseSeptember 15, 2024
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Neal: No one asked me, but I think Purple Reign would have been great PWHL nickname
The newest moniker is A-OK by the Gophers women’s hockey coach, however.
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal III
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal IIISeptember 15, 2024
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Carlos Correa skips rehab assignment, returns to Twins: ‘I feel as ready as I can be’
The veteran shortstop has been out since the All-Star break because of plantar fasciitis.
September 15, 2024
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Elly De La Cruz grand slam sinks Twins as Reds roll 8-4
The seventh inning spiraled quickly for Bailey Ober, who exited just before Jorge Alcala served up a grand slam to Reds phenom Elly De La Cruz.
September 14, 2024
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Twins shortstop Carlos Correa will return from injured list Saturday
The All-Star has not played since the All-Star break because of plantar fasciitis in his right foot.
September 14, 2024