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Twins blow Smeltzer's seven scoreless frames, fall to Royals 3-2

Twins blow Smeltzer's seven scoreless frames, fall to Royals 3-2

MINNEAPOLIS — Whit Merrifield drove in two runs with a double and scored on Bobby Witt Jr.’s double, as the Kansas City Royals rallied for three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Thursday night. Josh Staumont (2-1) worked a scoreless inning and picked up the

Buxton can do Twins a favor by minimizing OF crashes 

Buxton can do Twins a favor by minimizing OF crashes 

MINNEAPOLIS — Byron Buxton ran down a fly to right-center at the warning track looking to make the type of tricky catch that's routine for him. This time, there was a twist. The ball glanced off Buxton's glove as he leaped to make the grab, allowing Detroit's Spencer Torkelson to

Twins prospect Cavaco finding groove at plate in Fort Myers

Twins prospect Cavaco finding groove at plate in Fort Myers

Every Thursday this season Bally Sports North takes a closer look at some specific young players in the Minnesota Twins ’farm system -- as well as noting others who might be stepping up -- measuring, highlighting and evaluating their progress. This is the 5th edition of the 2022 Young Twins

Twins fall 4-2 to Tigers in 10 innings 

Twins fall 4-2 to Tigers in 10 innings 

MINNEAPOLIS — The basics of hitting and scoring have been a persistent difficulty for Detroit this season. With a few big swings, one of the least productive lineups in baseball helped the Tigers avoid another sweep in Minnesota. Jeimer Candelario hit the tiebreaking two-run homer in the 10th inning after

Regardless of position, Twins' Arraez is scorching hot at plate

Regardless of position, Twins' Arraez is scorching hot at plate

Luis Arraez, Twins utility player (⬆️ UP) Arraez wears many different hats for Minnesota – or should that be gloves? He’s started at first base, second base, third base and designated hitter this season and in his career has also played left field and shortstop. One thing which remains the

Twins put Ryan on COVID list, Smeltzer to start Thursday vs. Royals

Twins put Ryan on COVID list, Smeltzer to start Thursday vs. Royals

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins placed starting pitcher Joe Ryan on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, bumping the surging rookie from his upcoming turn. Ryan was scheduled to pitch on Thursday against Kansas City. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Ryan was “doing OK.” The 25-year-old right-hander, who made five starts last

Twins defeat Tigers behind shining performance from Sonny Gray 

Twins defeat Tigers behind shining performance from Sonny Gray 

MINNEAPOLIS — Sonny Gray was fully aware of the solid start the Minnesota Twins needed from him, with injuries piling up on their pitching staff. He delivered a gem, showing just why the Twins were willing to part with their most recent first-round draft pick to get him. Gray struck

StaTuesday: Twins thriving and vibing in nail-biters

StaTuesday: Twins thriving and vibing in nail-biters

Outside of the addition of Carlos Correa in the offseason, the Minnesota Twins made a bunch of low-key moves that were filled with plenty of unknown. Fast forward towards the end of May and the Twins sit atop the American League Central, 10 games over .500. While there’s been a

Urshela's infield single lifts Twins over Tigers 5-4 

Urshela's infield single lifts Twins over Tigers 5-4 

MINNEAPOLIS — Max Kepler hit an early grand slam, and Gio Urshela's infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Urshela hit a grounder toward Tigers shortstop Javier Báez, who couldn’t make a play. That

Arráez and Celestino are the on-base machines the Twins need

Arráez and Celestino are the on-base machines the Twins need

In the month of May and throughout the MLB regular season so far, many familiar customers are chewing up the headlines when it comes to the work they've done at the plate. Names like Aaron Judge, Mike Trout and Manny Machado come to mind as all three have been tearing

Twins overcome 6-run deficit, sweep Royals with 7-6 win

Twins overcome 6-run deficit, sweep Royals with 7-6 win

KANSAS CITY — Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to complete Minnesota's comeback from a six-run deficit, lifting the Twins over the Kansas City Royals 7-6 Sunday. “That win was pretty special,” manager Rocco Baldelli said. “It was special in the way it came together, the

Arraez, Correa knock in two, Twins beat Royals 9-2

Arraez, Correa knock in two, Twins beat Royals 9-2

KANSAS CITY — Joe Ryan struck out six and the Minnesota Twins capped the game with a four-run ninth inning for a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday night. Ryan (5-2) allowed one run on five hits in 5 2/3 innings with six strikeouts. “It was a

Twins bats come alive in 6-4 win over Royals

Twins bats come alive in 6-4 win over Royals

KANSAS CITY — Kyle Garlick and Jose Miranda each drove in two runs, leading Devin Smeltzer and the Minnesota Twins past the Kansas City Royals 6-4 on Friday night. Garlick put Minnesota on the scoreboard with an RBI single in a three-run first inning and added a sacrifice fly in

Perez continues to show off mighty swing in Fort Myers 

Perez continues to show off mighty swing in Fort Myers 

Every Thursday this season Bally Sports North takes a closer look at some specific young players in the Minnesota Twins’ farm system -- as well as noting others who might be stepping up -- measuring, highlighting and evaluating their progress. This is the 4th edition of the 2022 Young Twins

Minnesota Twins blast Athletics 14-4

Minnesota Twins blast Athletics 14-4

OAKLAND, Calif. — Carlos Correa went 2 for 4 with an RBI double in his return from a stint on the injured list caused by a bruised middle finger on his right hand, and the Minnesota Twins set a season high for runs Wednesday in a 14-4 rout of the