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The Minnesota Twins Recent Slump is a Result of Injuries and Lack of Execution in the Clutch
By Tom Schreier - Jul 21, 2019
Trevor May left two curveballs up. Nelson Cruz popped out with the bases loaded. Taylor Rogers blew a save. With the exception of their 14-4 loss to […]
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Culver, Nowell and Reid Offer a Glimpse into Rosas and Saunders’ Vision for the Timberwolves
By Tom Schreier - Jul 19, 2019
Jarrett Culver beamed as Minnesota Timberwolves president Gersson Rosas sat next to him, describing the player he traded up to select at No. 6 in this year’s […]
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Like They Have All Season So Far, the Minnesota Twins Bounce Back After a Blowout Loss
By Tom Schreier - Jul 19, 2019
Rocco Baldelli believes that Eddie Rosario knew he was going to hit that home run. While he wasn’t wagering major league cash on it like some of […]
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The Twins Have Lost Three Straight for the First Time All Season — and the Last One Got Ugly
By Tom Schreier - Jul 17, 2019
When Trevor May gave up a home run to Carlos Santana, which ended up being the deciding run in the Minnesota Twins’ loss to the Cleveland Indians […]
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What Should the Minnesota Twins Do With Luis Arraez Going Forward?
By Tom Schreier - Jul 17, 2019
Let’s pause for one second on Luis Arraez’s ninth inning plate appearance against the New York Mets on Tuesday. With one out and the Minnesota Twins down […]
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We’re About to Find Out if This Year’s Team is More Like the 2001 or 2006 Minnesota Twins
By Tom Schreier - Jul 12, 2019
The 2001 Minnesota Twins were 55-32 at the All-Star Break and in first place until Aug. 11, but finished the season with an 85-77 record and missed […]
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The Minnesota Twins’ Faith in Michael Pineda is Paying Off So Far
By Tom Schreier - Jul 6, 2019
The trade that sent Michael Pineda from the Seattle Mariners to the New York Yankees was a disappointment, given the caliber of players involved. Pineda was an […]
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All-Star Selections Don’t Favor Teams Built Like This Year’s Minnesota Twins
By Tom Schreier - Jun 30, 2019
There’s probably a flaw in the All-Star voting system when the Minnesota Twins, in competition for the best record in the American League, only have two representatives […]
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The Minnesota Twins Get a Sudden Boost with Byron Buxton and Marwin Gonzalez Back
By Tom Schreier - Jun 29, 2019
Marwin Gonzalez said he was pretty bored waiting to recover from his hamstring injury. As a player with speed, a capable bat and the ability to play […]
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Once Again the Minnesota Twins are Feeling the Effects of Extra-Inning Baseball
By Tom Schreier - Jun 28, 2019
Stop me if this sounds familiar: The Minnesota Twins are facing an American League Central opponent on the road following an extra-innings affair with key players missing. […]
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The Kansas City Royals Have Played the Minnesota Twins Tough This Year
By Tom Schreier - Jun 23, 2019
On Sunday the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals wore throwback Negro League jerseys. The Royals donned the red-striped white K.C. caps and white jerseys with red […]
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The Minnesota Twins Have Avoided a Three-Game Losing Streak Once Again
By Tom Schreier - Jun 22, 2019
When Martin Maldonado drove in Humberto Arteaga to put the Kansas City Royals up 3-0 in the first inning, it looked like the Minnesota Twins would suffer […]