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Minnesota Twins Showcase Bullpen in Win Over the Boston Red Sox
By Tom Schreier - Sep 3, 2019
BOSTON — Minnesota Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey loves this time of year because the games are meaningful. It also doesn’t hurt that his team is […]
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The Minnesota Twins’ Focus on Versatility at the Beginning of the Year is Paying Off Now
By Tom Schreier - Aug 29, 2019
CHICAGO — The Minnesota Twins put a lot of emphasis on versatility when they decided who was heading north with them after Spring Training in Fort Myers, […]
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Jonathan Schoop is Playing Better Recently, Despite Reduced Playing Time in Second Half
By Tom Schreier - Aug 29, 2019
If it’s bothering Jonathan Schoop that he’s not receiving as much playing time recently, it hasn’t affected his demeanor. The happy-go-lucky veteran second baseman is always smiling, […]
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Amidst Uncertainty with Shoulder Injury, Byron Buxton is a Welcome Presence for Twins
By Tom Schreier - Aug 28, 2019
CHICAGO — As Byron Buxton walked through the hallway past his manager’s office, he got a pat on his back from bench coach Derek Shelton. Upon arriving […]
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After Closing Out the Twins Win Over the White Sox, Taylor Rogers Watches His Brother’s Debut
By Tom Schreier - Aug 28, 2019
CHICAGO — Taylor Rogers admitted that he was thinking about his brother making his major-league debut. How could he not? They’re identical twins, and Tyler, 28, has […]
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Eddie Rosario is Back in the Lineup, and Rosters Expand in September, but Byron Buxton Has Had a Setback
By Tom Schreier - Aug 27, 2019
CHICAGO — Byron Buxton felt something in his left shoulder during his third at-bat while rehabbing with Class A Cedar Rapids on Monday. When it flared up […]
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The Minnesota Twins Should Continue to Invest in Reclamation Projects like Martin Perez
By Tom Schreier - Aug 25, 2019
Back in 2007, when Martin Perez signed with the Texas Rangers out of Venezuela for $580K, Jason Parks of Baseball Time in Arlington compared him to a […]
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Minnesota Twins Overcome Early Sloppiness, Beat Tigers to Keep Pace with Cleveland Indians
By Tom Schreier - Aug 24, 2019
The last time Edwin Jackson was an All-Star, he was in his first stint with the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins were playing in their last […]
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Jose Berrios Says He Feels Fine Physically, is Making Mechanical Adjustments
By Tom Schreier - Aug 24, 2019
When Jose Berrios gave up nine earned runs in 5.2 innings on Aug. 6, a 12-7 loss to the Atlanta Braves, he stood in front of his […]
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Lucas Giolito Pitches Complete Game Shutout, White Sox Take Series from Twins
By Tom Schreier - Aug 21, 2019
Lucas Giolito faced the Minnesota Twins twice before his complete game shutout on Wednesday. Both times he went five innings. On June 30, he gave up one […]
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Jake Cave is Rounding Back into 2018 Form Since Byron Buxton Has Gone Down
By Tom Schreier - Aug 21, 2019
When Byron Buxton went down with a left shoulder subluxation on Aug. 3, Jake Cave was hitting .193/.320/.301. Because Max Kepler would take over as Buxton’s primary […]
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Sergio Romo After Giving Up 5-3 Lead to Brewers: “I Ain’t Gonna Lie, it Hurts”
By Tom Schreier - Aug 14, 2019
MILWAUKEE — Sergio Romo was emotional after the Minnesota Twins 6-5 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. Not because pinch-hitter Ryan Braun had reached on a Jorge Polanco […]