Lopez 3 outs shy of perfect game as Royals beat Twins 4-1
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Lopez was so calm on the mound that Royals catcher Salvador Perez didn’t even realize the rookie had a perfect game going until the late innings. […]
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Rosario, Adrianza lead Twins past Royals 10-6
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Twins manager Paul Molitor is taking full advantage of expanded September rosters. Eddie Rosario homered, Ehire Adrianza had three hits and three RBIs, and Minnesota used six […]
Continue ReadingCave’s grand slam lifts Twins past Royals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) The Minnesota Twins’ blueprint for 2018 included a dynamic young center fielder making great plays on defense and coming up with big hits. Of course, that role was […]
Continue ReadingBerrios goes 7 as Twins beat Royals 8-2
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Max Kepler saw a lot of pitches Friday night, and it paid off Saturday night. Kepler had three hits, including a two-run homer that put Minnesota ahead […]
Continue ReadingTwins wait through rain delays to beat Royals 6-4
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — By the time their series opener against Kansas City concluded, the Minnesota Twins had played almost as much dominoes as baseball. Play was halted for 1 hour, […]
Continue ReadingWilson homer backs Berrios in Twins 4-1 win over Cardinals
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With an important insurance run standing at third base in the speedy Byron Buxton, Minnesota Twins catcher Bobby Wilson tried to pull off a surprise with a […]
Continue ReadingOdorizzi, Escobar lead Twins past Cardinals, 7-1
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Amid a bitterly cold April that led to four weather-related postponements, the Minnesota Twins never really had a chance to reap the rewards of a busy […]
Continue ReadingRomero keeps scoreless streak going, Twins blank Cards 6-0
ST. LOUIS (AP) — The way this major league thing is going for Fernando Romero, the Minnesota Twins rookie might just stick around for a while. Romero (2-0) followed his […]
Continue ReadingAP source: Twins agree to $6.5M contract with Logan Morrison
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota Twins are adding some pop to their playoff team from last year, landing free agent slugger Logan Morrison for the lineup. Morrison and the Twins […]
Continue ReadingTwins reliever Glen Perkins announces retirement
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Glen Perkins has confirmed his expected retirement, ending a 12-year major league career with 120 saves. Perkins announced Wednesday on Twitter that he’s done playing. […]
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