MLB

Twins prospect Ryan Costello found dead in New Zealand hotel

November 18, 2019 Associated Press

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Minnesota Twins prospect Ryan Costello was found dead in his New Zealand hotel room Monday, days after joining his team in the Australian Baseball League. The 23-year-old third baseman died in his sleep, the Auckland Tuatara said. No cause was given. Concerns were raised when Costello failed to report for […]

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A capsule look at the Twins-Yankees playoff series

October 4, 2019 Associated Press

A look at the best-of-five American League Division Series between the Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees: Schedule: (All times EDT) Game 1, Friday, at New York, 7:07 p.m. (MLB); Game 2, Saturday, at New York, 5:07 p.m. (FS1); Game 3, Monday, Oct. 7, at Minnesota, TBA (FS1 or MLB); x-Game 4, Tuesday, Oct. 8, […]

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Mold-breaking Twins pitching coach makes positive impression

October 3, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins had a lead on the New York Yankees that had dwindled to one run on this late July night, and rookie Lewis Thorpe was in a daunting situation with one out in the sixth inning. After giving up hits to three of the first four batters he faced, the […]

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Haves, have-nots: MLB ties mark for 100-win, 100-loss teams

September 23, 2019 Associated Press

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Baseball’s haves and have-nots sure do have it this year. The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Major League Baseball its third 100-win team while Kansas City became its fourth 100-loss club Sunday, matching big league records for success and futility. The Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-4, joining the 102-win New York […]

BREWERS

Rookie Grisham’s 3-run homer lifts Brewers over Twins, 6-5

August 14, 2019 Associated Press

MILWAUKEE — Rookie Trent Grisham hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday. The Brewers trailed 5-3 when Grisham, batting leadoff in his 11th game in the majors, blasted a 2-2 fastball from Sergio Romo (2-1) into the right-field stands. Ryan Braun […]

BREWERS

Streaky Brewers host offensive juggernaut Minnesota for two-game series

August 12, 2019 Rick Solem

The streaky Milwaukee Brewers are back at Miller Park for a quick, two-game series with the Minnesota Twins, beginning tonight. The Twins have the fourth-best record in the AL, at 71-47. Milwaukee, 62-57 is sixth best in the NL. Listen to Bob Uecker and the Brewers host the Twins at Miller Park.Coverage begins at 6:35 […]

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Smeltzer throws 6 shutout innings in debut, Twins top Brewers

May 28, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Devin Smeltzer added another chapter to his inspiring comeback story, pitching six shutout innings in his big league debut and helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-3 Tuesday night. Diagnosed with a grapefruit-sized cancerous tumor against his bladder when he was just 9 years old, Smeltzer wasn’t deterred in his […]

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Arcia’s HR gives Brewers 5-4 win, stopping Twins streak at 6

May 27, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Orlando Arcia drove in three runs, including a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning that powered the Milwaukee Brewers past Minnesota 5-4 on Monday night to stop the major league-leading Twins’ six-game winning streak. Josh Hader struck out Miguel Sano on three pitches with two runners on, notching his 13th save after […]

BREWERS

Twins, best team in MLB, offering $5 tickets for May until 10 p.m. Thursday, including against Brewers

May 8, 2019 Rick Solem

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The Minnesota Twins have announced $5 tickets for the rest of their games in May at Target Field. The tickets, which will not have a processing fee, guarantee access to Target Field but not, necessarily, a seat. Tickets can be purchased until 10 p.m. Thursday at TwinsBaseball.com/Flashsale. The Twins are tied for […]

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Minnesota builds a (living) wall

March 26, 2019 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After this particularly harsh winter in the north, Minnesota’s ballpark has been fully activated for spring. The wall behind center field sure came alive. Why, yes, it’s actually growing. After several dead-end attempts to create both a playable backdrop for batters and an aesthetically pleasing surface, the Twins have arrived at what […]