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LaMarre’s single lifts Twins in 16-inning, Puerto Rican marathon

April 19, 2018 Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Ryan LaMarre started this series as Minnesota’s extra player. He got the Twins a split in extra innings, and gave Eddie Rosario a memory he’ll never forget. Rosario scored the winning run in his homeland in the bottom of the 16th inning, coming around on LaMarre’s single that gave Minnesota […]

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Cards-Cubs called off, MLB’s 25th postponement in 3 weeks

April 18, 2018 Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) — The game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Chicago Cubs on Wednesday was called off because of wintry weather, the 25th postponement in the first three weeks of the major league season. The total matched 2007 for the most weather-related postponements through April since Major League Baseball started keeping records in 1986. […]

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Twins ready for Puerto Rico, after three straight “snow-sponements”

April 16, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Rows of blue suitcases lined the hallway leading into the Minnesota Twins’ clubhouse on Sunday, signs of a trip the frigid players can’t wait to take. Three straight postponements because of snow only heightened the anticipation for this week’s series in Puerto Rico. Instead of preparing to face the Chicago White Sox […]

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WATCH: The eagle has landed … on James Paxton’s shoulder at Twins game

April 5, 2018 Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The pageantry and patriotism accompanying the buildup to the Minnesota Twins’ home opener forced a pause for James Paxton in his warmup routine, leaving the Seattle starting pitcher standing alone in left field while a giant flag was unfurled nearby. The bald eagle brought in for a ceremonial flight over the field […]

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LEADING OFF: Lynn makes Twins debut, as Astros set for home-opener

April 2, 2018 Associated Press

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Monday: ___ KEEP IT GOING Lance Lynn makes his Minnesota debut at Pittsburgh after signing a $12 million, one-year contract in the offseason to join a Twins rotation that’s off to a terrific start. Minnesota starting pitchers Jake Odorizzi, Kyle Gibson and Jose Berrios did not […]

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Jones HR off Rodney in 11th takes down Twins in opener

March 30, 2018 Associated Press

BALTIMORE (AP) — Adam Jones had just hit the winning home run and absorbed a celebratory shaving cream pie in the face, and now the Baltimore Orioles center fielder was standing in the clubhouse surrounded by television cameras, microphones and his two little boys. If there was any thought that his 11th opening day with […]

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Injury-plagued Hughes hoping for healthy year with Twins

March 26, 2018 Associated Press

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes prefers to focus on the future. Besides, lingering on his injury-plagued past might be too painful. Yet coming off three straight seasons that didn’t go as planned, Hughes finds himself slowed again this spring. The 31-year-old righty strained his left oblique on Thursday, a week […]

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Polanco suspension hits Twins hard; Escobar next up at SS

March 20, 2018 Associated Press

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — About a month ago, Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco learned he had tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The news of his 80-game suspension, including ineligibility for postseason play, hit the Twins hard on Sunday after their exhibition game. “We don’t want it in our game. We want a clean […]

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Now on 9th team, 41-year-old Rodney aims to boost Twins

March 19, 2018 Associated Press

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Told that Ichiro Suzuki wants to play until he’s 50, Fernando Rodney smiled. “He can. He feels good. He feels ready to go,” the Minnesota Twins closer said. “I think he loves the game. When you love something, you can say that.” “I love the game, too. But 50 is […]

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Twins finalize $12M Lynn deal to further upgrade rotation

March 12, 2018 Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — By patiently monitoring baseball’s slow-moving market this winter, the Minnesota Twins have made several significant improvements to the team that made a surprise run last season to the AL wild card game. The Twins finalized a $12 million, one-year contract on Monday with right-hander Lance Lynn, another low-risk move toward strengthening […]

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