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After Trevor Larnach's early 3-run HR, Twins hang on to beat Rays
Trevor Larnach scorched a three-run homer, Brooks Lee went deep and the Minnesota Twins opened their seven-game road trip Monday night with a 5-4 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla.,Larnach struck his big blow in the second inning and finished 1-for-3 with two runs and two walks for ...
Twins OF Byron Buxton (hip) starts Triple-A rehab assignment
The Minnesota Twins sent veteran outfielder Byron Buxton on a rehab assignment to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.,Buxton, 30, last played in a major league game Aug. 12 and has been out with right hip inflammation. He was batting .275 with 16 home runs and 49 RBIs in 90 games this season. ,The oft-inju...
Rays face Twins with eyes on late-season playoff push
If the Tampa Bay Rays hope to make a run at making the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season, a good time to start would be Monday evening in the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,The Rays (67-69) are seven games back of the final two American League wild-card spot...
Rays face Twins with eyes late-season playoff push
If the Tampa Bay Rays hope to make a run at making the playoffs for a sixth consecutive season, a good time to start would be Monday evening in the opener of a four-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,The Rays (67-69) are seven games back of the final two American League wild-card spot...
Twins place OF Manuel Margot on IL, activate SS Brooks Lee
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Manuel Margot on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of a right groin strain sustained the previous night.,In other moves Sunday, the Twins activated shortstop Brooks Lee from the 10-day IL, selected the contracts of second infielder/outfielder Michael Hel...
Royce Lewis slugs Twins past Blue Jays
Royce Lewis hit a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning and the Minnesota Twins defeated the visiting Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday afternoon.,Minnesota (74-62) took two of three from Toronto (67-72) to complete a 3-6 homestand.,Ernie Clement hit a solo home run for the Blue Jays, ...
Blue Jays bid to ignite offense again in finale vs. Twins
All it took was a 15-0 blowout win to put the Toronto Blue Jays in a happy mood. ,Now, Blue Jays manager John Schneider hopes the good vibes continue into Sunday afternoon when his team plays the rubber match of its three-game series vs. the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. ,The Twins (73-62) recorde...
Blue Jays blitz Twins 15-0 with 23-hit attack
Will Wagner homered among his career-high five hits, highlighting Toronto's season-high 23-hit output as the Blue Jays pounded the Minnesota Twins 15-0 on Saturday night in Minneapolis., ,Spencer Horwitz (3-for 5, three RBIs), Daulton Varsho and Addison Barger also homered and Leo Jimenez drove in t...
Blue Jays' Jose Berrios bids to topple Twins
Jose Berrios has earned the victory three times in five career meetings against his former team. ,On Saturday evening in Minneapolis, Berrios will try to improve on that total for the Toronto Blue Jays as they play the Minnesota Twins in the second contest of a three-game set. ,Berrios, 30, spent hi...
Twins blank Blue Jays behind Pablo Lopez's gem
Pablo Lopez pitched 7 2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 2-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night in Minneapolis.,Carlos Santana and Willi Castro drove in one run apiece for Minnesota, which snapped a four-game losing streak. The Twins entered the series opener against ...
Twins aim to halt skid as Blue Jays arrive
The Minnesota Twins hope their day off arrived at the perfect time.,Minnesota just got swept in a three-game series by the visiting Atlanta Braves and has lost eight of its past 10 games. On Thursday, the Twins gladly stayed away from the ballpark and aimed for a mental reset.,They will be back in a...
Chris Sale sharp again as Braves sweep Twins
Luke Williams doubled twice and had two RBIs, Chris Sale notched his 15th win and the Atlanta Braves pulled away for a 5-1 win over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night in Minneapolis., ,Matt Olson delivered an RBI double for Atlanta, which completed a three-game sweep. Jorge Soler belted a solo h...
Behind Chris Sale, Braves seek sweep of struggling Twins
The Atlanta Braves seem poised to go as far as their starting rotation will take them. ,If you believe Braves manager Brian Snitker, that means the sky's the limit. ,The Braves will go for a three-game sweep Wednesday night against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Atlanta is coming off an 8-6 win...
Braves erupt for 4 runs in 10th, top Twins
Ramon Laureano went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs and the Atlanta Braves outlasted the Minnesota Twins for an 8-6 win in 10 innings on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.,Michael Harris II went 2-for-5 with a homer and two RBIs for Atlanta, which won for the eighth time in the past 10 games. Marcell ...
Twins claim RHP Michael Tonkin off waivers from Yankees
Right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin is back with the Minnesota Twins, who claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday.,Tonkin was drafted by Minnesota in 2008 and played in the organization until 2017. He swapped from the New York Mets to the Twins and back again to the Mets this pa...
Whit Merrifield, Braves look to extend Twins' skid
Whit Merrifield is not joking when he says he enjoys the leadoff spot in the lineup.,On Monday, Merrifield hit leadoff for the first time since joining the Atlanta Braves in late July. He responded by going 5-for-5 with a double and two runs in Atlanta's 10-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in Minneapo...
Matt Olson's 5 RBIs propel Braves past Twins
Matt Olson went 3-for-5 with two doubles, a homer and five RBIs, and the Atlanta Braves pulled away for a 10-6 win over the Minnesota Twins in a rain-soaked series opener Monday night in Minneapolis.,Whit Merrifield finished 5-for-5 for Atlanta, which earned its seventh win in the past nine games. T...
Twins aim to put late loss behind them as Braves come to town
The Minnesota Twins endured one of their toughest losses of the season on Sunday. ,Fortunately for Minnesota, there is little time to sit and sulk. ,The Twins will be back at it against the Atlanta Braves in the opening contest of a three-game series that starts Monday night in Minneapolis. ,Minneso...
Lars Nootbaar helps Cardinals complete comeback over Twins
Lars Nootbaar ripped a go-ahead, two-run single during the top of the ninth inning, and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.,Victor Scott II added a solo homer for St. Louis, which won the rubber match of the three-game series. Sc...
Cardinals to close series with Twins without Willson Contreras
The St. Louis Cardinals will need to adjust to life without their veteran leader behind the plate when they face the Minnesota Twins in the rubber match of a three-game series Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. ,Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras broke a finger on his right hand when he was hit by a ...